As we say goodbye to summer, think about all the reading you did on those long evenings filled with natural light.

If you completed 10 hours, come to the library for a free paperback book. While visiting our new location, note the study room, comfortable seating, large tables, and floor outlets. We hope you enjoy the new space.

I want to thank two more businesses for their generosity in helping us open our library. Hill Moving Services moved all our books. Cup and Muffin kept us and our guests going all day long with their coffee.

We are nearly settled in now and look forward to seeing you at the Village Green.

Kingston branch

• Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15, and 22. Early literacy learning fun. Lots of full-body movement, songs, stories, and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary, and narrative skills.

• Register to Vote: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20. Volunteers from the League of Women Voters will answer your questions about voter registration.

• Classics Book Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 15. “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte.

• Crafternoon: 3-4 p.m. Aug. 25. Bring your craft projects or try one of ours. Discover our extensive craft book collection and find inspiration for your next project. All skill levels and interests are welcome.

Little Boston branch

• Family Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Aug. 16 and 23. Join us for early literacy learning fun. Lots of full-body movement, songs, stories, and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary, and narrative skills.

• Crafternoon: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 24 and 31. Bring your craft projects or try one of ours. Discover our extensive craft book collection and find inspiration for your next project. All skill levels and interests are welcome.

For updated program information, check our website KRL.org or call us at 360-297-3330. See you at the library!

— Tomi Whalen is manager of the Kitsap Regional Library, Kingston and Little Boston. Contact her at twhalen@krl.org.