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

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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August 04, 2023

Boating Courses Offered Again @ BPL!

BPL is proud to be able to partner with Hartford Power Squadron on basic and advanced boating courses. The ABC course satisfies State of Connecticut Personal Watercraft Operations Certificate requirements for recreational boaters. More info: 860.655.4623 or cliff99.mckibbin@comcast.net! ABC-Bristol Public Library (one day course): Saturday 10.21.2023 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Materials Fee: $60.00 includes manual and …

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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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April 05, 2023

Earth Day Program!

The Bristol Public Library and the Bristol Water and Sewer Department are partnering to arrange a special Earth Day showing  of the locally  produced short film Journey of Our Water.”  The film was created by the Water & Sewer Department to inform residents about the importance of the water cycle and  it’s impact on our …

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February 08, 2023

Seed Library Ribbon Cutting & Square Foot Gardening Workshop

CITY OF BRISTOL SEED LIBRARY WILL LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 23RD Bristol Public Library and the Public Works Department have partnered to launch Bristol’s first Seed Library. The mission for Bristol’s Seed Library is to provide residents with seeds so they can create their own gardens. The Seed Library, which was funded by a grant from …

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January 17, 2023

Friends Annual Winter Used Book Sale Coming Soon!

The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold its annual Winter Used Book Sale from Wednesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 5 in the meeting rooms in the lower level of the Bristol Library, 5 High Street, Bristol. The sale includes more than eight thousand gently used hardcover and softcover books, DVDs, audio books …

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