The Bristol Public Library has received a commendation from the Department of Defense for being a Top Performer in the official Vietnam War Commemoration. Bristol Public Library is ranked in the top 15% of the more than 13,000 organizations participating in the commemoration. The library has worked with local veteran’s organizations to host events such …

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The library would like to thank Bristol Community Emergency Response Team and the Office of Emergency Management for their kind donation of a collection of emergency preparedness materials to the Bristol Public Library. The donated materials will help adults, families, and children in the Bristol community to learn about resources available in Bristol and how …

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September is National Library Card Signup Month. Bristol residents are invited to take this opportunity to get a library card and be entered to win prizes as well. Library cards are free of charge and give access to our audio, video, digital and downloadable materials, as well as print materials and digital resources. Patrons registering …

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The Bristol Public Libraries are happy to announce a new service available to the community free of charge. Flipster digital magazines are now available to our patrons on the web and via mobile app, for in-house or remote use. Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine distribution service which lets users access their favorite magazines from …

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The Bristol Edition and Bristol Public Library are pleased to announce that the full content Bristol Edition online newspaper is now available at Bristol Public Library free of charge! The Bristol Edition is available in the library Reference Department at a dedicated kiosk. The kiosk will be available during regular Library Hours. We are grateful …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library Participating in Passport to Connecticut Libraries 2024! Read More »