Events for the Sylvan Way Library Branch 

Location for all events: Sylvan Way Library Branch

Event Questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or Phone: 360-405-9100

All Other Questions: "Ask a Librarian"

	Book Discussions - Book discussions are a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience. You'll find when your library branch book group will be meeting and what we'll be reading. Newcomers are always welcome!
	Children's Events - We have storytimes for babies, for toddlers and for families. There are craft projects for all ages and plenty of fun events for your school-age child.
	Opera Previews - Want to know more about the opera? Discover the Seattle Opera! In addition to the Seattle Opera's own lectures and educational events, the Kitsap Regional Library offers free opera lectures throughout the year led by educator and opera expert Norm Hollingshead.
	Special Events - There are film nights, game nights, crafts and more. The Sylvan Way Branch hosts the "Peninsula Romance Writer's Association" on the third Saturday each month. See more details here.
	Teen Events -  From gaming to movie matinees, there are a variety of Teen Events at your local library branch!
	All Events - You will find a printable list of all the events we offer this month at the Sylvan Way Branch.

Sylvan Way Library Features

Sylvan Way Library is Kitsap Regional Library's largest branch. The 35,000-square-foot building, completed in 1978 with public funds, includes the service center.
Features:
• over 125,000 books and magazines, including a large reference collection
• over 40 public computers
• meeting room facilities
• a study room
• a teen center
• microfilm readers
• wishing well
• a park-like setting, including outdoor areas for reading and picnicking on sunny days.

Tours              back to top

For free tours of the Sylvan Way Library, including library support areas, please contact:
• for children, Kim Doyle, Youth Services Librarian, 360-475-9022
• for adults, Ruth Bond, Branch Manager, 415-6727.

Storytimes              back to top

Sylvan Way Library currently offers three storytimes:
• Pajama Storytime on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., for ages 2 to 8
• Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30, for infants up to 18 months old
• Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., for ages 18 months to 3 years old
• Storytime for Little Ones on Fridays at 10:30, for ages 18 months to 6 years

For Teens              back to top

Sylvan Way Library has a page on MySpace, SylvanTeenSpace.
Monthly teen activities include:
• Teen Anime the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m.
• Teen Computer Lab the third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m.
• Teen Gaming Night the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Please see the events calendar for more details.

Book Donations               back to top

• Good condition, hardbacks or paperbacks
• Some go into the collection, others into book sales
• Ten or less, leave at the Check-Out Desk
• More than ten, contact Ruth Bond, Branch Manager, at 360-415-6727

East Bremerton Friends of the Library               back to top

• Meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, in the Sylvan Way Library Staff Room
• Potlucks, field trips, and other social events
• Book sales three times a year, click here for upcoming dates
• Other fund-raising opportunities, to support programs, furnishings, and equipment at Sylvan Way Library
• Hospitality for Sylvan Way Library events