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

Manross Library

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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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!

August 30, 2023

The Monarch Waystation at Manross Library!

The Certified Monarch Waystation is flourishing! Manross Library has welcomed many butterfly and moth varieties, including the endangered monarch butterfly. Thank you, Manross gardeners and the Friends of the Bristol Public Library, for your support!

August 08, 2023

Sold Out! Library Taking Waitlist for Author Luncheon w/Lisa Scottloline

Tickets for the 2023 Friends Author Luncheon with Lisa Scottoline are sold out as of August 8, 2023. The library is still taking a waitlist in case there are spots that become available in the future. o’Nan, The Author Luncheon is an annual event presented by The Friends of the Bristol Public Library. Previous authors …

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June 01, 2023

Manross Library Open Earlier All Week!

The Forestville Branch of the Bristol Public Library will open at 8:30 AM, Monday–Saturday, instead  of 10:00 AM. The earlier open will provide more convenience to working people, parents,  and other busy members of the community. The earlier hours come at no additional cost to the community, as staff were already working in the building …

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October 24, 2022

Fine Free!

The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are now fine free. The libraries will no longer collect late fines on materials returned after the due date. The Bristol Libraries will auto renew items one time as well. Lost or damaged items are still the responsibility of the borrower and are subject to billing as …

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July 18, 2022

Author Luncheon Tickets On sale August 1st!

Tickets for the 2022 Friends Author Luncheon are on sale this year starting August 1, 2022. The Luncheon, sponsored by The Friends of The Bristol Public Library, features Two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Colson Whitehead. Ticket may be purchased at the Circulation Desk at Bristol Public Library. Tickets may also be purchased by mail using the …

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