F. N. Manross Memorial Library

About F.N. Manross Memorial Library

The F. N. Manross Memorial Library is the Forestville branch of the Bristol Public Library.

The Manross Library offers materials, programs & resources to users in Forestville and the Greater Bristol area. Manross Library has also become a hub for the homeschooling community in the region.

Upcoming Events

Banner - Board Game Club

Monday, July 14, 06:00 PM

Board Game Club

Kids age 10 + are invited to the library to learn new strategy games! This group meets every month through the summer: Mondays: 6/30, 7/14, 8/4. Come to one meetup or all three. Questions? Call Manross Library @ #860-584-7790. Register...

Banner - Create! ~Drop In~

Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 AM

Create! ~Drop In~

An inclusive program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Discover your creative side, make new friends, and have fun when you join us for an hour of coloring and some crafts! Offered weekly. Drop-in. No registration necessary. Questions: #860-584-7790.

Location: Manross Library
Banner - Wedding Planning Workshop with Leslie Bates

Tuesday, July 15, 06:00 PM

Wedding Planning Workshop with Leslie Bates

Are you newly engaged? Learn how to plan a memorable wedding including budgeting, timelines, managing vendors, and day-of execution. Leslie Bates is an eight year wedding planner veteran working as lead coordinator at the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford....

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Latest Manross Library News

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Monday, July 07, 04:18 PM

Free Movies on Kanopy with Your Library Card

The Bristol Public Library and  Manross Memorial Library are excited to offer Kanopy to our community! This expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary videos—which includes both films and television content from at home and around the world—is now available...

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Monday, June 09, 06:46 PM

Library Summer Hours Announced for 2025

The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library switch to summer hours after Saturday June 14, 2025, which is the last Saturday the libraries are open until the Saturday after Labor Day. Summer hours for both Bristol libraries are: Mondays...

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Saturday, May 31, 11:23 AM

Adult Summer Reading Starts June 2nd.!

Starting June 2nd., our patrons may sign up and participate in Adult Summer Reading at Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library. Patrons may easily log in the books Log the books they borrow and read (including audiobooks and eBooks)...

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