Bristol Public Library

Bristol Public Library

5 High St. Bristol, CT 06010

Phone: 860-584-7787
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Manross Memorial Library

260 Central St. Forestville, CT 06010

Library News

March 07, 2024

Newbery Honor-Winning Author Rajani LaRocca Coming to Bristol Public Library

Newbery Honor-Winning Author Rajani LaRocca is visiting the Bristol Public Library! Join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM to meet this talented author in person and hear about the inspiration behind her verse novels Red, White, and Whole and Mirror to Mirror. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with a celebrated writer and …

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February 15, 2024

Bristol Seed Library Opens for Season on March 11 followed by Seed Starting Workshop

The Bristol Seed Library will open for the 2024 season on Monday, March 11 @ 5:30 PM, Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, in Bristol. The Seed Library consists of flower, herb and vegetable seeds. Seeds are available to Bristol residents free of charge. Residents may receive up to 5 seed packets per season per …

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February 08, 2024

Friends Annual Winter Book Sale Dates Announced!

The Friends of the Library have released a statement announcing the details of the upcoming 2024 Winter Book Sale:  The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold its annual Winter Used Book Sale from Wednesday, February 28 to Sunday, March 3 in the meeting rooms in the lower level of the Bristol Library, 5 …

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January 04, 2024

Manross Library Receives Technology Grant from Bristol Advocates for Seniors!

Bristol Advocates for seniors has awarded a grant of $500.00 to be increase technology education programs for senior citizens at Manross Memorial Library in Forestville. Manross Library is the Forestville branch of the Bristol Public Library. The technology grant will fund the purchase of Chrome Book laptops. The Chrome Books will be used as part …

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December 30, 2023

Accredited Online Classes available at Bristol's Libraries!

Did you know that you can earn certificates and IACET accredited CEUs online through Bristol Public and Manross Memorial Libraries? Universal Class offers over 500 online courses in more than 30 areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or just audit a class by viewing its videos. Since Universal …

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November 22, 2023

Adult Winter Reading starts on Friday December 1, 2023!

Winter Reading returns on December 1st. for our adult patrons at both branches of the Bristol Public Library! Once again reading can be logged in via paper reading log or online at bristolct.readsquared.com. Extra “missions” lead to extra chances to win raffle prizes this winter as well. More information: Contact Bristol Public Library at 860.584.7787 …

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October 20, 2023

7th Annual Friends' Author Luncheon A Great Success!

NY Times Best-Selling author Lisa Scottoline gave a high-energy, humorous, and insightful presentation to the three hundred guests who attended the Friends’ Author Luncheon on Thursday! Lisa spoke about her background, career as a writer, the importance of libraries, her lastest novel, Loyalty, and her philosophy as a writer. The presentation was followed by Q …

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October 18, 2023

Pause in Donations of Materials to the Friends of the Library Begins October 25th!

The Friends of the Bristol Public Library are nearly out of donation space, and we’re about to reach the annual pause in acceptance. From 10/25/23 to 3/4/24, the Friends will not take donations. The Friends Bookstore and lobby sale will continue, and the huge Winter Used Book Sale will run from 2/28/24 to 3/3/24!

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