Creating New Stories
Each of us has a library story—some way our lives have been affected, connected or inspired. We knew we needed a new Library in Silverdale more than thirty years ago and the Central Kitsap population has steadily increased since then. Still, this little library has been central to our story, inspiring learning, connecting people and building a thriving community.
Friends of the Silverdale Library Founder, Betty Koster, shares the history of Library service in Silverdale.
Friends of the Silverdale Library Founder, Betty Koster, shares the history of Library service in Silverdale.
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Roger and Sophie share the benefits of having the new Silverdale branch of Kitsap Regional Library on the Central Kitsap School campus. Since opening the new location, we've seen students using the Library every day!
Roger and Sophie share the benefits of having the new Silverdale branch of Kitsap Regional Library on the Central Kitsap School campus. Since opening the new location, we've seen students using the Library every day!
The Friends of the Silverdale Library (FOSL) have been supporting the Silverdale Branch for nearly 70 years. This all-volunteer group relies on used book sales to provide critical funding for the Library. While FOSL’s primary purpose is to support library programs, they have also provided capital funding for building projects over the years.
The Friends love that their purpose is two-fold; they are able to provide people in the community, like teachers and families, with low-cost books to enjoy while also raising much-needed funds for programs offered at the Silverdale Branch.
The Foundation was honored to partner with the Friends of the Silverdale Library, who, through countless volunteer hours, hosting book sales and counting every nickel and dime over the last 30 years, kept the dream of a new library alive! Not only did they challenge the community to match their $100,000 gift, but their funding of the playground has helped anchor this campus as an invaluable place for the whole community.
"Right now, one of the greatest needs in Silverdale is a new library. We were so happy to be able to provide $100,000 toward the Community Campaign and are grateful for the generous community members who have joined us in bringing a new library to Silverdale!"
- Friends of the Silverdale Library
Friends of the Silverdale Library
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Thank you to our local businesses for helping us write a new chapter for Silverdale.
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Thank you to our local businesses for their gifts to the Campaign.
On April 2, 2022, the new library opened in Silverdale! This decades-long dream of a new library was only possible through the generosity and partnership of many. Thank you to each of you who invested in our community and helped us meet our $5.5 million funding goal.
We hope you enjoy learning more about the history of the Silverdale Library and the opening of the new branch!
On April 2, 2022, the new library opened in Silverdale! This decades-long dream of a new library was only possible through the generosity and partnership of many. Thank you to each of you who invested in our community and helped us meet our $5.5 million funding goal.
We hope you enjoy learning more about the history of the Silverdale Library and the opening of the new branch!