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 …

Adult Winter Reading starts on Friday December 1, 2023! Read More »

Sunday hours will begin at Bristol Public Library, on 5 High Street, on January 7, 2024 and will continue through March 24, 2024. The library will be open 1:00 PM-5:00 PM for these dates. All library services will be available during these hours.

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 …

7th Annual Friends’ Author Luncheon A Great Success! Read More »

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!

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!

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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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 …

Boating Courses Offered Again @ BPL! Read More »

The Bristol Seed Library has been put to bed for the 2023 season. Thank you for helping us have a great initial run with over 1,000 packets checked out! We’ll see you next growing season! Stay tuned!

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 …

Manross Library Open Earlier All Week! Read More »