This winter’s Sunday hours for the main branch of the library on High Street have been announced. The Bristol Public Library on High Street will be open Sundays, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM Beginning January 5, 2025. Sunday hours will continue through March 23, 2025. Full library service will be available during these hours, including circulation, reference, […]
The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as follows: Christmas Holiday: December 24 Closed at 12:15 PM December 25 Closed All Day Libraries reopen at 8:30 AM on December 26th. New Years Holiday: December 31 Closed at 12:15 PM January 1 Closed All Day […]
The dates for the 2025 Author Reveal and Author Luncheon have been announced! The 2025 Reveal will be held on Tuesday, March 25 @ 2:00 PM and the Author Luncheon will be held on June 5, 2025. In-person tickets sales are set to start on April 2, 2025, with mail-in order forms available on March […]
We’ve simplified the Winter Reading program for you by making it easier to be entered for the raffle prizes. Simply fill out and submit a raffle slip, online or on paper at the library, for every item you read or listen to. Every item counts as an entry. People who wish to complete the program […]
THE FRIENDS OF THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY Annual Holiday Mini-Sale The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold a Holiday Mini-Sale throughout the month of December in the lobby of the Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, and the Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street. Items will be available for purchase (cash only) whenever […]
Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are closed for the following in November 2024: Veterans Day: Monday, November 11: Closed all day Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 27: Closed at 5:00 PM Thursday, November 28: Closed All Day Friday, November 29: Closed All Day The libraries will reopen at 8:30 AM on Saturday, November 30, […]
Thanks to the generosity of the Bristol community, our storage space for donations is full! The Friends of the Bristol Public Library is temporarily unable to accept donations of books and other items, at Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library, from October 15, 2024 until March 17, 2025. Our patrons are asked to hold […]
The Bristol Public Library has been recognized for its efforts to prioritize inclusivity and accessibility for aging residents, people with disabilities, and those with dementia, by the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative, as part of our state’s livable communities initiative. In the next few weeks CT residents will be encouraged to visit stops on the AgeWell […]
The Friends Author Luncheon has gained a reputation as the literary event of the year in Bristol. The 2024 event, featuring Ann Napolitano, added to that reputation. The 2024 Luncheon, which sold out all 300 tickets in three days, had a festive vibe from the beginning. Guest author Ann Napolitano gave an inspiring account of […]
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 […]