Kids

Celebrate the return of spring with a stroll through the pages of a story scattered throughout downtown Port Orchard. To complement what you find in Kadir Nelson's "If You Plant a Seed," visit the Port Orchard library for an activity kit (Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) which includes your very own seeds to plant and tend as the weather becomes warmer.

Stroll through the pages of a book in Manchester's qa'qad Stormwater Park.  Pick up an activity kit at Manchester Library (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday).  This program is offered in partnership with the Stormwater Division of Kitsap County Public Works, and with the support of the Friends of Manchester Library.   The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.  

​You can help salmon thrive and orcas survive by adopting a tree to plant along Clear Creek to provide shade and shelter for salmon. Drive up to pick up your baby tree and care instructions at our adoption event. Help the tree grow strong over the summer and ready it for the planting party along the Clear Creek Trail during Orca Recovery Day in mid-October. Trees can also be planted on your personal property. In partnership with the Clear Creek Task Force whose members provide the trees, dirt and pots.  

Write letters to members of our community experiencing isolation due to the pandemic. Pick up a letter writing kit, write a letter, and return it to the library.  We’ll distribute letters with the help of our Mobile Services team and our community partners at Bailey Manor.

Bring your LEGOs, and let's build a better world--one brick at a time! The program will feature a brief topic discussion that will result in building a related structure. Participants will have the opportunity to share their creation. Join our community Zoom room to view this event.  Click on the Zoom link to get started:  https://krl.zoom.us/j/92713540169 Dial in toll-free: 888-788-0099. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID (927 1354 0169) followed by #." If you’re new to Zoom, there are three ways to participate: Desktop Computer: Click on the Zoom Link to get started. Zoom will open up in a new window and begin to download on your computer. If you’d like to avoid downloading the application, you can also click “join from your browser” or “join meeting” on mobile. Mobile Video: If on a mobile device, Zoom will prompt you to download the Zoom app. If you’d like to avoid downloading the application, you can also tap “join meeting” and view in browser. Call In: To call in and listen, simply dial in using the toll-free phone number listed within each of our Zoom events.

Stroll through the pages of a book in Manchester's qa'qad Stormwater Park.  Pick up an activity kit at Manchester Library (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday).  This program is offered in partnership with the Stormwater Division of Kitsap County Public Works.   The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.  

Join us in intergenerational dialogue and active listening as we explore anti-racism and activism for everyone. Come ready to have brave conversations and learn from participants of all ages. Children, teens, and families welcome! Topic: Activism for All Ages Read: "Racial Literacy: Key Terms" (The Conscious Kid), "10 Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism" (Anti-Defamation League) Watch: "Want to be a youth activist? Here are some tips" (CBC Kids), "Discrimination Explained for Kids" (Pop'n'Olly) Listen: "How to Start the Conversation about Racism" (The Imagine Neighborhood), "Racial Justice with Nupol Kiazolu" (Activist, You!) Curious about topics and recommendations shared during a previous session? Click the "Anti-Racism Resources" button on this page. Join our community Zoom room to view this event. Get started here: https://krl.zoom.us/j/96966509530   Dial in toll-free: 888-788-0099. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID 969 6650 9530 followed by #. If you’re new to Zoom, there are three ways to participate: Desktop Computer: Click on the Zoom Link to get started. Zoom will open up in a new window and begin to download on your computer. If you’d like to avoid downloading the application, you can also click “join from your browser” or “join meeting” on mobile. Mobile Video: If on a mobile device, Zoom will prompt you to download the Zoom app. If you’d like to avoid downloading the application, you can also tap “join meeting” and view in browser. Call In: To call in and listen, simply dial in using the toll-free phone number listed within each of our Zoom events. Tutorial: Still need some help? Visit KRL.org/tutorials to learn how to use Zoom.

Enjoy a family concert with Eduardo Mendonça, a native of Brazil. The talented musician, composer, arranger, and musical director will explore a variety of Brazilian tunes, from traditional to Bossa-Nova. Eduardo performed as a guest artist with the jointly sponsored Seattle Symphony-Carnegie Hall project “Link Up: The Orchestra Moves.”  Join Zoom Meeting https://krl.zoom.us/j/92525121389 Meeting ID: 925 2512 1389 One tap mobile +12532158782,,92525121389# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,92525121389# US (San Jose) Dial by your location         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)         +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)         888 788 0099 US Toll-free         877 853 5247 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 925 2512 1389 Find your local number: https://krl.zoom.us/u/ad1dj5iHs6

Lately, we've all - kids included - had one question on our minds: what in the world is going on? In a five-minute YouTube video, News Kids Can Use will take a look at the newsworthy, jaw-dropping, and straight-up bizarre things happening nowadays. 

Join local teens as they read aloud stories of hope, perseverance, and diversity and lead kids in storytime activities. A perfect activity for family dinnertime discussion, or the pre-bedtime wind-down. Topic: Team-Up Storytime Time: Feb 25, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://krl.zoom.us/j/95670192893 Meeting ID: 956 7019 2893 One tap mobile +12532158782,,95670192893# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,95670192893# US (San Jose) Dial by your location         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)         +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)         +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)         888 788 0099 US Toll-free         877 853 5247 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 956 7019 2893 Find your local number: https://krl.zoom.us/u/adOR0AXJH