Kitsap Regional Library has a new circulation system called Polaris. By the time you read this, our branches should be up and running with the new catalog. We look forward to sharing tips with you about using Polaris.

Special thanks go to our Friends of the Library, who raised money at the last book sale for our new library. Every book sold brings us one step closer to a new community center which will include a library at the Village Green.

Meanwhile, here is what is happening at Kingston Library in May:- RePower. May 1, 2 p.m. Save money by making your home more energy efficient. Learn about free home energy checkups plus rebates and incentives available for windows and major appliances.

– Kingston Book Group. May 2, 10:30 a.m. in the Indianola Room. We will discuss “The Lotus Eaters” by Tatjana Soli.

– Pajama Storytimes. May 7 and 14, at 7 p.m. Come hear a bedtime story or two. Children can wear their pajamas.

– Kingston Writers Group. Second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Indianola Room. Join a friendly supportive group convening for the purpose of encouraging writing poetry, nonfiction, or fiction. Beginners are welcome.

– Legomania. May 24, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Love Legos? The library does too. That’s why we’re providing snacks and plenty of Legos for you to build into whatever masterpiece you choose. Bring your friends and some imagination for a fun afternoon full of free-play Lego mania. For school-age children and tweens.

– Classics Book Group. May 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Indianola Room. We will discuss “The Optimist’s Daughter” by Eudora Welty.

– Pokemon Club. May 30, at 3:30 p.m. Meet others who share your passion for Pokemon. Feel free to bring your favorites and check out the Pokemon materials available at your library.  Especially for tweens and children.

Little Boston Library events
– RePower. May 4, 2 p.m. This countywide program will help you save money through energy efficiency and increase the comfort, health, and safety of your home.

– Upcycling with T-shirts. May 12, 10-11 a.m. Upcycling is “the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value.”

Bring a T-shirt (or several) and upcycle them into bags, dishcloths, jewelry, scarves, superhero capes, yarn, and more. Many projects are no-sew, but you may bring needle and thread or any other craft supplies you might like to use. Especially for teens and tweens.

– Games Galore. May 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Board and video games at the library. Come get your game on. Snacks provided. Especially for tweens and children.

– Plant Sale. May 19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Plants for $1 and up.

– Preschool Storytime. May 1, 8 and 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Come in for rhymes, songs and stories with our youth services librarian. Children must be accompanied by their caregivers. Especially for children ages 3-5.

– Little Boston Book Group. First Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon.

– Adult Crafternoon. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. Bring your handwork projects and see our newest craft books.

Monday, May 28, we will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Please check our website, www.krl.org, or call us at 297-2670 for updated program information. See you at the library!

Kingston Library hours
– Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
– Tuesday, 1-8 p.m.
– Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– Thursday, 1-5 p.m.
– Friday, 1-6 p.m.
– Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

Located at 11212 State Highway 104, in the Kingston Community Center. (360) 297-3330.

— Tomi Whalen is manager of the Kingston and Little Boston library branches. Contact her at (360) 297-3330/2670, ext. 9128, or twhalen@krl.org.