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Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months.
Join us for a D&D campaign! All experience levels welcome. Ages 13-18.
Babies (Up to Age 2) and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. A playtime will follow the 10:15-10:45 a.m. session.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years. Playtime follows the 30-minute program.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years. Playgroup afterward.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months. Playgroup afterward.
Join a teen gaming community at the Port Orchard Library. Play a variety of board games, deck-building games, and more. Our Teen D&D Campaign runs from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. as a part of Table-Top Tuesdays. Snacks provided. This program is for ages 13-18.
Gather to test your Tribal knowledge at the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe House of Knowledge Longhouse. With topics ranging from general to PNW-specific history, fishing rights, pop culture, and more, everyone is welcome, and curiosity is encouraged! All ages welcome, with activities for the whole family available. Prizes available for the winning team. Contact Little Boston Adult Services Librarian Gem Seddon (gseddon@krl.org) or Tribal Engagement Specialist Leslie Burnett Locke (leslie.burnettlocke@sos.wa.gov) for more information. This program is offered in partnership with the Civic Engagement Program under Washington's Office of the Secretary of State.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 18 months-3 years. Playgroup afterward.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development for ages 3 - 5 years.
The space is yours on Wednesday early release days. Have snacks, hang out, do homework, play games or make your voice heard about what you want the space to be. Grades 6-12.
Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build a creation to meet a weekly challenge! All materials provide, please leave your LEGO at home.
Join other LEGO enthusiasts ages 5+ to free build and create. Materials provided.
Each month we set a theme and challenge kids to engineer a matching design to put on display. All supplies are provided by the library. September 30th - I Spy a Lighthouse October 21st - Haunted Places November 18th - Volcanoes Go Boom December 16th - All Aboard the Library Express!
Bring a board or use one of ours to practice with other players. All levels welcome. 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Traiga su tablero o use nuestros para practicar con otros jugadores. Todos los niveles pueden participar. Menores de 10 deberían ser acompañados por un adulto.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years
Babies (Up to Age 2) and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. A playtime will follow the 30-minute session.
Whether you need a quiet spot to work on homework, a place to hang with friends, or an easy activity to destress, we’ve got you covered. Grades 6-12.
Find your inner “piece” while solving jigsaw puzzles with other puzzle enthusiasts. No experience required. This weekly program invites you to put together puzzles with friends, learn tips and tricks, and participate in challenges such as speed puzzling and puzzle chess.
Welcome all junk journal fans! Join us as we work on our journals, share ideas and give inspiration. Bring a journal that you are already working on, use a pre-made journal provided by the library, or create your own on the spot. Feel free to bring supplies and ephemera to share. Every month we will create unique pieces to use in your journal. Mostly it is about coming together with a community of other artists. Supplies provided. Registration is not required, but please register if you would like to get an email reminder every month.
Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to one of our friendly therapy dogs! In partnership with Kitsap Therapy Dogs.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 18 months-3 years
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years.(Siblings welcome!)
Play games, make crafts, create art or hang out with friends. Snacks provided.
Join the Port Orchard Teen Art Club for weekly themed art projects or work on your own art with your peers. Starting in Spring of 2027 join in an optional team for Wayzgoose Kitsap 2027 in partnership with Kitsap Pride. Weekly craft materials and snacks provided. This program is for ages 13-18. No registration required.
Hosted in partnership with Wayzgoose Kitsap. Gather with others to create, share skills, or simply sit in community. Supplies and creative prompts will be available, or bring a project that you're working on. Use the space in whatever way feels nourishing to you and your community Come as you are. Create what you can. Stay as long as you’d like. We can’t wait to gather with you.
West Sound CoderDojo is a local open source, free, and inclusive learning environment for all ages and levels. It is part of a global movement of volunteer-led coding clubs that provide a safe and social environment to explore technology, learn to code, and work on projects that interest them. The community also learns code, leadership, peer collaboration, computational thinking, presentation skills, problem-solving, and so much more. Join us in this self-paced and interactive fun!
Learn about the Día de Muertos kite-making traditions of Guatemala. We will watch short video clips to help us visualize, then make our own kites. All materials provided. Children are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult. Aprenda sobre la tradición de hacer barriletes para el Dia de Muertos en Guatemala. Veremos un video corto y haremos nuestros propies barriletes. Todos los materiales serán incluidos. Niños deben de estar acompañados por un adulto.
Join us at PAWS of Bremerton for a reading session with playful kittens and distinguished senior cats looking to socialize before they find their forever homes. Choose from our selection of cat-themed books or bring your own. Ages 9 and up. Please note that this is a historic building with no ramp for accessibility.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months.
Join us for a D&D campaign! All experience levels welcome. Ages 13-18.
Babies & toddlers ( 0-2 yrs ), along with their caregivers, enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Attendance limited to first 28 participants.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years. Playtime follows the 30-minute program.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years. Playgroup afterward.
Designed for graduates of Baby Band, children ages 3-5 will learn basic elements of music, and enjoy active musical play that benefits literacy and STEM skills at this storytime alternative. Space is limited to the first 28 participants per program.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months. Playgroup afterward.
Come learn and explore makerspace equipment! There will be minimal staff assistance. Supplies for a small starter project are provided. Bringing in your own materials and projects to work on is encouraged. Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an attentive caregiver. Please only register for ONE time slot. Registration for time slots are required and opens 30 days before program date. Walk-ins are welcome dependent on availability.
Join a teen gaming community at the Port Orchard Library. Play a variety of board games, deck-building games, and more. Our Teen D&D Campaign runs from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. as a part of Table-Top Tuesdays. Snacks provided. This program is for ages 13-18.
Join fellow creative teens in this low-key art club. You can bring something you're working on, or use our supplies to create! We'll have lots of supplies out (items may change from week to week but could include watercolor, oil pastels, simple pen and paper, scratch art, yarn and crafts, etc). We will provide prompts which you're welcome to use if you'd like. All experience levels welcome! This is a calm, judgement-free zone to make some art and explore your creativity. Ages 13-18.
Friendly, helpful staff can troubleshoot basic technology needs and/or connect you to the right resource! Bring your device, passwords, and chargers. Please sign in on arrival.
Brian Walsh will present visually interesting and appealing photos he's taken over the past 15 years as an experienced travel and nature photographer. He will also discuss why he took the photographs, the technical aspects (including lighting and camera settings), and what makes the images successful. Themes will include landscapes, macro lens, wildlife, and travel photography. This will be approximately a one hour program with 30 minutes allotted after the talk for ample Q & A.
Discusses fiction and nonfiction books. This month: The Exceptions : Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the fight for women in science by Kate Zernike.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 18 months-3 years. Playgroup afterward.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development for ages 3 - 5 years.
Join other gamers to play with our Infinity Games table and other gaming consoles!
Join us for the time of the week that's all about teens! We'll follow the following schedule: 1st Wednesday of the month: Teen Study Hall with snacks and a therapy dog, in partnership with Kitsap Therapy Dogs. Bring your homework or something else to work on, and enjoy a quiet space to work and take snuggle breaks with a pup. (Please note: therapy dogs are available according to trainer schedule, and therefore will not always be able to stay for the entire time) 2nd Wednesday of the month: Board Games 3rd Wednesday of the month: crafts (all materials provided) 4th Wednesday of the month: Nintendo Switch Games Rare, 5th Wednesday: Librarian's choice This program is intended for teens ages 13-18.
Each month we will highlight different art styles where kids can explore new techniques and projects to express their creativity. September 16th - Romare Bearden Dream Collage October 7th - Amate Inspired Art Project November 4th - Dino Wall Art December 2nd - Hot Chocolate Pop Art
Join other makers and create with LEGO bricks. Meet the monthly challenge or let your imagination run wild! All materials provided. Ideal for Kids 5+.
Bring a board or use one of ours to practice with other players. All levels welcome. 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Traiga su tablero o use nuestros para practicar con otros jugadores. Todos los niveles pueden participar. Menores de 10 deberían ser acompañados por un adulto.
Join us for a special edition of Family Game Night to celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month. We will learn how to play Lotería, Brisca, Dominoes, Chess & more! The library will also have several games to choose from that empower varying ages & abilities to engage in game play. Most games ideal for kiddos 4+ Acompáñenos en una edición especial de la Noche de Juegos en Familia para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina. ¡Aprenderemos a jugar a la Lotería, la Brisca, el dominó, el ajedrez y más! La biblioteca también ofrecerá una variedad de juegos para elegir, adecuados para personas de distintas edades y habilidades. La mayoría de los juegos son ideales para niños a partir de los 4 años.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years
Babies (Up to Age 2) and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. A playtime will follow the 30-minute session.
Whether you need a quiet spot to work on homework, a place to hang with friends, or an easy activity to destress, we’ve got you covered. Grades 6-12.
Find your inner “piece” while solving jigsaw puzzles with other puzzle enthusiasts. No experience required. This weekly program invites you to put together puzzles with friends, learn tips and tricks, and participate in challenges such as speed puzzling and puzzle chess.
Choose a story to share with a dog and practice reading. This event is first come, first served. In partnership with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs Kitsap.
We will start with a small pumpkin-and turn it into a gnome! Hot glue will be used. For age 6-12. Space and supplies are limited; first come, first serve.
Teens can relax after school, hang out with friends, and take a break. Snacks provided. Each week features a different activity: 1st Thursday: Movie 2nd Thursday: STEM Activity 3rd Thursday: Zine Making, in partnership with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) 4th Thursday: Games Occasional 5th Thursday: Teen Choice
This class is in partnership with Poulsbo Parks and Recration. Registration is available on their website. The U.S. Constitution is regularly invoked in public conversation but far less read. This class offers participants an opportunity to read through and discuss the Constitution together. Instructor Michael Fitzpatrick will draw attention to key ideas and contexts for the section assigned each week. The class will read the Constitution over a period of 5-weeks with the following planned schedule: Week 1 – Preamble, Article One Week 2 – Article Two and its Amendments (12, 20, 22, 25) Week 3 – Articles Three through Seven Week 4 – Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) Week 5 – Second Founding (Amendments 13-15, 19, 24, 26). Thu Oct 8- Nov 5 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm Free Michael Fitzpatrick. is a college-level philosophy instructor for De Anza College. Michael completed his BA and MA in Literature at Cal State Chico and an MA in Philosophy at Stanford University. He teaches courses on critical thinking, ethics, history of philosophy, and political philosophy. Michael is married and lives in Poulsbo with three cat rescues. He serves on the Poulsbo City Council. Michael is committed to cultivatin
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 18 months-3 years
Inspired by a shared reading experience, we'll explore the wonderful world of owls and conservation efforts through a community lecture and discussion centered on What An Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman. Whether you've read the book cover to cover, read a few chapters, or are simply interested in owls, we invite you to join the conversation. Learn more about the book and check it out in our catalog: What An Owl Knows A limited number of free copies of the book are available at the Little Boston location. Presented in partnership with West Sound Wildlife Shelter, Sharing Our Stories brings our community together to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations through literature and our shared experiences. Sharing Our Stories is made possible through the generous support of the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation. Find parking information here .
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development for ages 0 - 18 months, followed by 30 minutes of playtime.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years
Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development utilizing songs in English and Spanish. / Experiencias musicales para bebés y cuidadores que impulsa el aprendizaje temprano y el desarrollo socioemocional con canciones en inglés y español.
Play games, make crafts, create art or hang out with friends. Snacks provided.
Join the Port Orchard Teen Art Club for weekly themed art projects or work on your own art with your peers. Starting in Spring of 2027 join in an optional team for Wayzgoose Kitsap 2027 in partnership with Kitsap Pride. Weekly craft materials and snacks provided. This program is for ages 13-18. No registration required.
Experiment and explore robotics with Cubelets, magnetic blocks that you can snap together to make a variety of robots. Ages 5 and up.
Kitsap Regional Library is hosting a Hobby Fair. We’re inviting local clubs, groups, and organizations to table at Quincy Square. These include groups like the Kitsap Woodcarvers, Ballast Books, Pubheim, Kitsap Board Gaming Guild, F67 Camera Club, and many more. We’ll also be hosting a showing of the movie “Join or Die” at The Roxy at 2 pm as part of our America 250 celebration.
“Fall” in love with some new-to-you jigsaw puzzles. Exchange your gently used puzzles with other enthusiasts. Puzzles should be in their original boxes and have no missing pieces. Bring a few, take a few.
Join us for a D&D campaign! All experience levels welcome. Ages 13-18.
Enjoy a musical playdate with your little one & connect with other caregivers at this informal jam session. Ideal for Baby Band and Mini Maestro families (Babies - 4y.o.).
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-5 years. Playtime follows the 30-minute program.
Sing and dance to classic children's songs with a techno twist. Ages 1-5.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 3-5 years. Playgroup afterward.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movements designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months. Playgroup afterward.
Join a teen gaming community at the Port Orchard Library. Play a variety of board games, deck-building games, and more. Our Teen D&D Campaign runs from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. as a part of Table-Top Tuesdays. Snacks provided. This program is for ages 13-18.
Gain confidence in planning for your future in this Estate Planning 101 talk hosted by the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation. Learn the essentials of wills, power of attorneys, healthcare directives, and strategies for protecting and distributing your assets according to your wishes. You’ll also be introduced to FreeWill, a free, easy-to-use online tool that helps you create a legally valid will in as little as 20 minutes - making it simple to take the first step toward securing your legacy. This presentation will be 60 minutes, followed by 30 minutes for Q&A.
With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two challenges that tie in with a great book. This program is geared to age 5-12, but younger siblings are welcome with an adult to assist.
Join fellow creative teens in this low-key art club. You can bring something you're working on, or use our supplies to create! We'll have lots of supplies out (items may change from week to week but could include watercolor, oil pastels, simple pen and paper, scratch art, yarn and crafts, etc). We will provide prompts which you're welcome to use if you'd like. All experience levels welcome! This is a calm, judgement-free zone to make some art and explore your creativity. Ages 13-18.
Five identical 750 piece puzzles will be placed on five identical tables. Work in teams of five to complete your puzzle first. Registration required. At least one member of the team must be over 16. We will do our best to place you on a requested team. Joining the waitlist is encouraged as bystanders may be needed if teams are not full at the start of the event.
Friendly, helpful staff can troubleshoot basic technology needs and/or connect you to the right resource! Bring your device, passwords, and chargers. Please sign in on arrival.
A special Bilingual Storytime in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring a stuffy and wear your pajamas! Ages 0-5 years Una hora de cuentos bilingüe, en honor del mes de Herencia Hispana. ¡Trae tu peluche y ponte tus piyamas! Edades 0-5 años.
Do you knit, crochet, hand sew, or embroider? Bring your craft! Share tea and companionship while you work.
A monthly film group co-hosted by Firehouse Theater and the Little Boston branch of Kitsap Regional Library. Join us every 2nd Tuesday for a free movie screening, with an introduction and discussion. This screening takes place at 6:00pm, not our usual time of 12pm. Join us for a Halloween season special to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this horror classic. 1976 | 98 mins. | R | Director: Brian De Palma | Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Betty Buckley, Nancy Allen, John Travolta, Amy Irving A shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates.
42 children’s events are on in Bremerton in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Kitsap Regional Library (9 branches, 530 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Silverdale, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Bremerton’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in Washington: Olympia, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Tacoma, Yakima.