Even better, they have a reciprocal program so that anyone with a library card from everett public library, kitsap regional library, king county library system, pierce county library system, puyallup public library, snoisle regional library system or the timberland regional. This community library has over half a million items in the librarys collection, library materials circulation continues to. The kitsap regional library is a public library system in kitsap county, washington. Kitsap library, ck schools ponder partnership for silverdale. See full details on bainbridge island public library, bainbridge island 98110.
Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the kitsap regional library digital collection. The library provides free access to various subscriptionbased databases and professional reference assistance. The library serves a population of 253,968 residents. Welcome to the bainbridge island genealogical society. Hi, i am laura, live in poulsbo and just retired as a public librar. Kitsap regional library is an equal opportunity employer. The town of sidney was platted in 1886 by frederick stevens and contained a pottery works, shingle mill, and sawmill by 1889.
For those needing physical collection resources, we will respond as soon as staff return to the library. Kitsap library patrons eligible to get seattle library. There are book clubs that meet monthly at all ccpl locations. Find the latest on our response to the coronavirus outbreak. The downtown bremerton location of kitsap regional library is housed in a historic 1938 art deco building originally funded by the works progress administration. The kitsap regional librarys summer reading program is coming to a close as it enters the month of august. Kitsap regional library is partnering with central kitsap school district to explore a location for a new.
The library offers wide variety of services and resources to meet the needs of book clubs. Find out when we meet or start your own club using our discussion. The kitsap peninsula region located on the puget sound directly across from seattle on and short ferry ride from downtown. This new card allows book club organizers to request multiple copies of the. Kitsap regional library foundation kitsap regional library. As coronavirus covid19 developments change hour by hour, aarp foundation is doing its part to prioritize the health of taxpayers, our volunteers, and the communities we serve. Between the lines book buddies takeout eager readers flip kits book group takeout. Book club groups in bremerton heres a look at some book club groups near bremerton. Kitsap regional library 1 sylvan way, bremerton, wa 98310. Local news the kitsap sun the kitsap business journal kitsap daily news northwest navy life the peninsula gateway. We are an enthusiastic all volunteer nonprofit society of amateur genealogists exploring family roots from all over the world in a fun, supportive learning environment. Kitsap regional library 15 photos libraries 612 5th st. In 1946, the library contracted with the kitsap county rural library district.
If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact the library. The surrounding thick forests and lack of roads meant the area was accessible only by water. You can change your consent settings at any time by unsubscribing or as detailed in our terms. Dec 27, 2010 even better, they have a reciprocal program so that anyone with a library card from everett public library, kitsap regional library, king county library system, pierce county library system, puyallup public library, snoisle regional library system or the timberland regional library can also get a seattle public library card and use these benefits. You will need your library card number and pin to reserve a kit. Library resources for book clubs public library of cincinnati. If you want to learn, youre going to have to open a book and search for it, said ruth bond, krl director of branch services. Kitsap regional library inspires our community to dream more, learn more, do more and be more. Regional history has always interested me and since moving to the puget sound id been looking for a comprehensive local history guide. Aarp foundation taxaide sites service suspended until further notice. All branches of the washington state library are currently closed to the public. Kitsap regional library 1 sylvan way, bremerton, wa. Call or click on the groups name to learn which items they will pick up.
Kitsap regional library closes the book on its bookmobile. Other links kitsap regional library fransican medical hospital tide predictorpuget sound. This community library has over half a million items in the library s collection, library materials circulation continues to increase by 7% annually. Billings public library 510 n broadway billings, mt 59101. Find your library hours by browsing through libraries in the county of kitsap. This library is affiliated with kitsap regional library. We are turning this page into a web discussion board. Discover books book collection boxes sit in many local parking lots. Kitsap county history including bremerton and naval shipyard in book iii society book committee on. Silverdale organized the first fire department in the county and within 50 years became the shopping center of the peninsula. The poulsbo community has had a library since 1918 when the local civic club founded the communitys first public library with support from. The kitsap county law library is located on the first floor of the county courthouse, at 614 division street in port orchard. The kitsap regional library s book group collection has approximately 100 titles, both fiction and nonfiction. Kitsap regional library serves 258000 residents through nine community libraries, online access to materials and services, a bookmobile, and outreach.
Kitkeeper is designed as a selfservice tool used to browse the library s book group kit collection, reserve kits, and manage your reservations online. Our collection of genealogical research materials is housed in the genealogy center at sylvan way location of kitsap regional library. The kitsap public facilities districts principal office is located at. For more information, please visit our page regarding the closure.
The kitsap regional library foundation proudly supports our community by facilitating charitable gifts that advance our library s mission. The mission of the kitsap county historical society founded in 1948 is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the diverse culture, heritage, and history of kitsap county for the education and enjoyment of the public. Due dates have been extended until we reopen, so please keep your library materials for now. Apply to faculty, pool libraries, custodian and more. Book systems bywater solutions ebsco follett equinox software ex libris. Contact a thrift store or charity shop to ask about donating books learn how to donate books to a kitsap regional library branch. The listings below will help you find the dates and times of upcoming meetings and the books that. Kitsap regional library serves 258,000 residents through nine community libraries, online access to materials and services, a bookmobile, and outreach services. Kitsap regional library 15 photos libraries 612 5th. With kitsap county being a strong military area with people from all over the world, they might want to research how this area used to be, she said. The goal of the group is to be a source of encouragement, motivation, constructive criticism and learning for local writers. Genealogy center the genealogy center will close on march 14. Puget sound the kitsap peninsula is for those who are drawn to the sea.
The year 1889 also saw the building of the first wharf, allowing numerous passengers and freight steamers of the mosquito fleet so called because its. You have no friends in the kitsap county bookworms group. The natural side of puget sound, surrounded by more than 371 miles of saltwater shoreline now known as the kitsap peninsula. This page was created to start a book club here in kitsap county.
Its amazing what happens when kitsap county comes together for a brave conversation on housing insecurity. Kitsap regional library, ck school district weigh partnership for silverdale library. Questions received via email and voicemail will still be answered. The collection of the library contains 481,153 volumes. The poulsbo community has had a library since 1918 when the local civic club founded the communitys first public library with support from the town.
Find 52 listings related to public library kitsap county in bremerton on. Contact please inquire about new member acceptance. Kitsap regional library is located at 1 sylvan way, bremerton wa. Crochet club, local crochet clubs, friday night knitting club. Do you have any favorite books set in kitsap county. Please contact the kpfd office 3606981885 if you have any. This location acted as bremertons main library until 1955 when it became the headquarters for the newly formed kitsap regional library system. Home to poulsbo little norway, silverdale, bremerton, port orchard, kingston and bainbridge island.
All kitsap regional library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 4. Book club kits offer 10 copies of a title and a reading guide in a convenient tote. Please enter your 14digit library card number or username, and password. We are an enthusiastic all volunteer nonprofit society of amateur genealogists exploring family roots from all over the world in. Kitsap regional library is composed of community library locations and is a midsize rural library district serving kitsap county s population of 265,000. Kitsap regional library and the seattle public library, any kitsap county resident with a valid library card can now access all of. The kitsap county writers group founded in 2008 by author randy henderson meets twice monthly in north bremerton area. The society has selected images from its archives and the community and has collected. Reviews of bainbridge island public library from customers, hours of operation, directions and more.
Genealogy center now open at kitsap regional library. Its the library goldilocks would want not too big, not too small. Inspiring our community to dream more, learn more, do more and be more founded in 1991 and governed by a board of directors, the foundation is a 501c3 corporation qualified to receive taxdeductible donations. Founded in 1944, the library system serves over 260,000 kitsap residents with nine locations across the county and through a variety of outreach services. Contact this group is currently accepting new members. Have you participated in the one book, one community program this year. Silverdale by kitsap county historical society arcadia. Bainbridge island public library is a utilities, wifi hotspots in bainbridge island, wa. A listing of local crochet and knitting clubs websites.
Though written in 1977, the multiple authors, researchers and other contributors involved in this project have created a truly rich and timeless historical resource for kitsap county, wa. In addition to making their physical and electronic collections available to patrons, kitsap county libraries organize and sponsor a wide range of programs and activities that complement their collections. How can carroll county public library assist your book club. Kitsap regional library login kitsap regional library. Discover books resells, redistributes, or recycles donated books. Located in the heart of puget sound, the peninsula is surrounded by over 300 miles of shoreline and is situated between the dramatic mountain olympic and cascade mountains ranges of washington.
Kitsap library patrons eligible to get seattle library card. Visit our coronavirus page for library news and updates. There is a good selection of materials for all ages, ample computer access, plus a dedicated. Kitsap regional library has shut down its bookmobile service because of increased maintenance costs and low usage. Feb 03, 2014 the mission of the kitsap county historical society founded in 1948 is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the diverse culture, heritage, and history of kitsap county for the education and enjoyment of the public. Each year, kitsap regional librarys one book, one community program. The poulsbo community has had a library since 1918 when the local civic club founded the communitys first public library with support from the town council.
Be the first to see new library jobs in kitsap county, wa. Kitsap regional library the kitsap regional library s book group collection has 86 titles. We have names, descriptions, meeting times and locations all organized for you to peruse. Find groups in bremerton, washington about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
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