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April 14, 2020
Greetings, As a representative of the Friends of the Bristol Library, I would like to announce that National Library Week is April 19 – 25 this year. The theme this year is, “FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE LIBRARY”. The theme was chosen some time ago, before any of us could imagine that libraries would have to …
April 13, 2020
An online workshop via Zoom! Using Reader’s Book Searching Tools Thursdays, April 23 & 30 @ 6:00 PM Find out how librarians search out all those great books! Classes will introduce you to resources like Wowbrary, Fantastic Fiction, Stop You’re Killing Me (for mysteries!), Goodreads, Bookbrowse and more. Different resources will be presented at each …
Looking For Your Next Book? Learn How the Librarians Do It! Read More »
April 09, 2020
RSVP HERE The Book Bites Book Group @ Bristol Public Library will meet up online via Zoom on it’s regular meeting date: 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. We want to know how everyone is doing, if you’re reading & what might work for us in the future if the stay-at-home orders continue. We Miss …
March 26, 2020
hoopla’s new Bonus Borrows – Free to Libraries & Patrons! In order to provide relief to Libraries and to provide more content to Patrons during this difficult time of sheltering at home, we are proud to announce the hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection with more than 1,100 top titles and hoopla favorites. All you need is your …
Use your library card to download e-Books, audiobooks & e-Magazines from OverDrive or RBDigital to your e-reader, MP3 player, smartphone, or other supported device . Try it Here The library has just added the following e-audio books to RB Digital: Actress Anne Enright Literary Fiction All About Evie …
Expanded Collection of Online Audio E-Books Available at the Library! Read More »
March 23, 2020
The Library Edition of Ancestry.com, normally only available at the library, is now available to use at home or wherever there is an online connection. Bristol residents may log in to Ancestry Library Edition using their Bristol Public Library or Manross Memorial Library Card. Try it HERE!
March 20, 2020
Bored people are cranky people. If you or a loved one are struggling to adjust to social distancing, visit the Bristol Public Library’s online databases. We’ve newly added the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center to combat the quarantine quarrels! You can keep the whole family entertained with this collection of DIY guides. Learn how to …
New Online Hobbies & Crafts Resource for All Ages! Read More »
March 17, 2020
Need a Card to Access Library Services Online? Click Here! An email will arrive with a temporary account number which will provide access to Overdrive/Libby books, audio materials, and some databases. This number will be valid until our library returns to full services. When we re-open, please bring proof of your current Bristol residency such …
March 02, 2020
Everyone is invited to the Winter Reading finale on March 20 @ 1:00 PM. We will be showing a special 20th Anniversary screening of the classic film You’ve Got Mail . We will also be announcing the winner of the Smitten with Reading Winter Reading prize basket. Come celebrate the official end of winter with …