The Bristol Public Library is 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 for streaming to Bristol cardholders at no cost. Go to kanopy.com to get started today.
Starting May 31, 2024, Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library patrons will be able to borrow an additional item each month from the popular Hoopla app. As of May 31st. patrons will be able to borrow 5 items monthly instead of the current quota of 4 items. Items that may be borrowed include eBooks, […]
In response to popular demand the Bristol History Room will expand its hours this Fall to include weekend hours. Regular history room hours are: Tuesday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM-7:45 PM Thursday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM In addition to these hours, the History Room will add the first two Saturdays of […]
The 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program begins at Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library on June 1st! Once again funding for prizes is provided by The Friends of the Bristol Public Library. Choose how you would like to participate- online at ReadSquared.com or with a paper summer reading log & packet available at both […]
Let your library card open the doors of Connecticut libraries by participating in the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program! Over one hundred fifty (150) Connecticut library locations are proud to participate in the Connecticut Library Association’s Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program. During the month of April, the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program invites you to […]
The Bristol Seed Library will open for the 2024 season on Monday, March 11 @ 5:30 PM, Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, in Bristol. The Seed Library consists of flower, herb and vegetable seeds. Seeds are available to Bristol residents free of charge. Residents may receive up to 5 seed packets per season per […]
The Friends of the Library have released a statement announcing the details of the upcoming 2024 Winter Book Sale: The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold its annual Winter Used Book Sale from Wednesday, February 28 to Sunday, March 3 in the meeting rooms in the lower level of the Bristol Library, 5 […]
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 […]
Did you know that you can earn certificates and IACET accredited CEUs online through Bristol Public and Manross Memorial Libraries? Universal Class offers over 500 online courses in more than 30 areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or just audit a class by viewing its videos. Since Universal […]
Our Bristol Libraries app is available at Google Play (android) and the Apple App Store. With the App you can: -Search the library catalog and reserve items -Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts, and more -View and register for events at the library -See information about […]