All books marked with a yellow sticker in the Friends Cafe this July will be reduced to half-price. This  discount is addition to the already low prices for these items! Enjoy a coffee at the cafe and take advantage of the sale! The Friends Cafe is located on the second floor of Bristol Public Library …

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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.

Join us at 2:00 PM, July 15 for the 2024 Author Reveal! Be among the first to know who the guest of honor will be at the 2024 Friends Author Luncheon. The program, hosted by Library Director Deborah Prozzo, will include fun activities, video, and information about the author’s previous and upcoming books.  The 2024 …

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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 summer with weekend hours to be added in the fall as well. Current 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 …

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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 …

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Newbery Honor-Winning Author Rajani LaRocca is visiting the Bristol Public Library! Join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM to meet this talented author in person and hear about the inspiration behind her verse novels Red, White, and Whole and Mirror to Mirror. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with a celebrated writer and …

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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 …

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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 …

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