Bainbridge Public Library

Bainbridge Island Branch Closed for Solar Panel Installation

Update from Kitsap Library Staff:

The Bainbridge Island branch, including curbside service, will be closed through Saturday, November 29, while the building owner, Bainbridge Public Library, conducts installation of solar panels on the facility.

This important improvement is funded and managed by Bainbridge Public Library, a nonprofit corporation that owns, operates, and maintains the Library building and grounds through community donations and grants.

During this closure, our building manager and partner, Bainbridge Public Library, will enhance the building’s energy efficiency and sustainability for years to come. The Library and Bainbridge Public Library initially did not anticipate that the installation would impact library services; however, after conferring with contractors, it became clear that the planned work would present significant safety and access challenges for staff and the public alike. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we are suspending library services on the premises for the duration of the month.

We recognize that this notice is shorter than usual and apologize for the inconvenience. To support continued access to library services:

A temporary book drop is available in the branch parking lot, adjacent to High School Road.
Due dates for items currently checked out have been extended to December 6.
Hold pickup opportunities are being reviewed; we will share updates as soon as a plan is in place.
We encourage you to visit nearby branches in Kingston, Little Boston, or Poulsbo during the closure. Find hours and directions at krl.org/locations.

Thank you for your understanding as Bainbridge Public Library completes this work. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to a more energy-efficient Bainbridge Island library!

Tonight! September moves us forward into seasonal changes and colors...our September artists offer us a "twofer".
Partners in life and creativity, Joanie Klorer and LinMara Bluebird will host an opening reception for their exhibits "Who I Was Before I Was Me"; in the meeting room and "Putting It Together";
in the lobby display case for First Friday Art Walk, September 2, 5-7PM.

Another rainy day getting you down? Picture this … fireplace or a seat by the window, coffee or a cup of tea and a great book. And we can help with that last part - there’s a book sale on today at the library from 12-4! Come and find some great reads!

Happy Star Wars Day!

Don’t just drive by like this person! Stop in! Bainbridge Friends of the Library is hosting a BOOK SALE this Thursday, May 5 from 10 am to 1 pm - always great bargains galore!

Some titles spotted at today’s BPL Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Reminder - book sale today 12-4. Time to start thinking about your summer reading list (and it’s a gorgeous day too… at least it is right now 😀). See you there! We’ll post some fun titles we find later today. The hunt is on! Enter through the Children’s Library entrance at the back of the building.

Friends of the Library Book Sale! This Sunday April 24, 12-4 - lots of new books have recently been donated! Join us and help support our wonderful Bainbridge Island Public Library.

Friends of the Library Book Sale! This Sunday April 24, 12-4 - lots of new books have recently been donated! Join us and help support our wonderful Bainbridge Island Public Library.

Please note that due to needed maintenance of the sprinkler system, BPL services next Monday-Wednesday April 18-20, will be limited to curbside service.

The Friends of the Library (FOL) will be holding a book sale Thursday, April 14, from 10-1. A large donation of books was recently made to FOL so there will be many new titles on the shelves!

The Friends of the Library are having book sales on Sunday, March 6th, 12-4 pm and Sunday, March 20th, 12-4 pm. The Friends' room can be accessed from its outside entrance. Attendees will be allowed in as space allows and must be masked. The time per visit is thirty minutes. Books are plentiful and the sale is a wonderful way to give back to … and support the library! If you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]

Other things than football going on today …. Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library is hosting a book sale at the library - more info in the attached link. Today - Sunday, February 13, 12-4.

Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library Friends of the Library