Genealogy
Connect with the Library for help with your genealogy research. Together, we can help you locate genealogy items within Kitsap County, Washington, find obituaries where the place of death is within Kitsap County, gain access to the microfilm archives at the Bainbridge Island and Sylvan Way branches, and explore genealogy-specific resources.
Explore Services
Obituary Request
Looking for an obituary within Kitsap County? We can help.
Genealogy Item Request
In partnership with the Puget Sound Genealogical Society, the Library provides access to genealogy items within Kitsap County.
Microfilm Collection
Located at the Sylvan Way and Bainbridge Island branches, explore our microfilm records.
Ancestry.com
Find your personalized history. Search through billions of names and historical record databases. Only available at Kitsap Regional Library.
Genealogy Center
The Geneology Center at Sylvan Way is the home for the Puget Sound Genealogical Society's extensive genealogical collection.
FamilySearch
Find your family history through over two billion digitized genealogical records. Access to some photos is only available at Sylvan Way.
Fold3
Explore U.S. history and military records. This collection contains millions of documents from world-class archives.
Ancestry.com
Find your personalized history. Search through billions of names and historical record databases. Only available at Kitsap Regional Library.
Genealogy Center
The Geneology Center at Sylvan Way is the home for the Puget Sound Genealogical Society's extensive genealogical collection.
FamilySearch
Find your family history through over two billion digitized genealogical records. Access to some photos is only available at Sylvan Way.
Fold3
Explore U.S. history and military records. This collection contains millions of documents from world-class archives.
Additional Online Resources
Visit the Puget Sound Genealogical Society Center
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society Center is located in the Sylvan Way branch and is open Monday - Saturday, 12 - 4 pm.
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
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10:00AM - 7:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 7:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 7:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 7:00PM
FridayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Closed All Day
Christmas
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
1301 Sylvan Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
Phone: (360) 447-5480
Email: aoaksmith@krl.org
Sylvan Way is the largest Kitsap Regional Library branch and includes the administrative center. The 35,000-square-foot building was completed in 1978 after voters approved a countywide bond measure. The building is owned and…
