Bristol Public Library

Bristol Public Library

5 High St. Bristol, CT 06010

Phone: 860-584-7787
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Manross Memorial Library

260 Central St. Forestville, CT 06010

Connecticut’s African American Heroines

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will deliver this multimedia presentation via Zoom, celebrating some of the state’s notable African American women who have played major roles in the development of our state, our nation and our world. Learn about some of Connecticut’s most remarkable heroines, from women’s rights advocate Maria Miller Stewart and legendary contralto and Civil Rights catalyst Marian Anderson to pioneering journalist Adrianne Baughns-Wallace and former State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier. You’ll be inspired as we explore the important contributions of African American women in Connecticut. Snow Date: Tuesday, February 22nd

Attend via Zoom or come to the library. Coming in-person? Please call 860-584-7790 to register. Space is limited. Advance registration, social distancing and mask wearing are required. To attend via Zoom, RSVP below–

Offerings and details may change along with the changing public health scenario and in accordance with the Governor’s Sector Rules for Libraries.

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The Bristol Public library and Manross branch will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, March 30th at 8:30 AM.
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