Please Note: The Bristol Public Library is closed from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in order to ensure safe and sufficient parking for the library’s author event with Allegra Goodman that night. The Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, is open during those hours, and all online and phone-in services are still […]
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! This September, Bristol Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are. With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job […]
Fall Hours for Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library begin the Tuesday after Labor Day. After labor Day (September 7, 2026), the libraries are open on Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Fall opening hours for both libraries: Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Closed Sunday Library closings this […]
The Palace Project has announced that the catalog of free eBooks and audiobooks available on the Palace App is now available as an online catalog for your web browser as well. The online web catalog does not require downloading the Palace App from the Apple Store or Google Play. To use the web version of […]
Our new library app is now available to download on the Apple and Android app store! Search the app store for the Library Connection Mobile app. You will have to reset your password on our website, www.bristollib.com, or call the circulation desk at (860) 584-7787 ext 3 for a librarian to create your pin/password. With […]
Our administration is happy to announce that Bristol Public Library has won the Best of Hartford Reader’s Poll for the category of Best Library! The Hartford Courant‘s 2026 Best of Hartford winners were officially revealed on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during a celebration party hosted at Dunkin’ Park. The annual Best of Hartford awards honor […]
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library June Mini-Sale dates have been announced for 2026! The Mini-Sale this year is scheduled for June 22nd. to June 30th. in the lobby of both the Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, and the F.N. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, Forestville. Books for readers of all […]
Bristol Public Library patrons have access to a new digital resource, The Palace Project app. The Palace Project app offers effortless access to more of the library’s digital collections of ebooks and audiobooks in one easy-to-use app. Patrons in Connecticut can access the Palace Project app on their preferred mobile device or tablet via download […]
Bristol Public Library is pleased to announce that a new database platform is now available to the public: AtoZ Databases. AtoZ Databases aggregates data from public records, annual reports, and directories to provide: Business & Executive Profiles: Information on over 30 million U.S. businesses, including industry details, sales volume, and executive contact information. Residential Listings: […]
The Bristol Public Library is happy to announce that it is now offering a new museum pass for our patrons. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has donated two passes good for free admission and 10% off at the museum shop for library patrons and families (up to six people per pass). The museum pass may […]