The Friends of the Bristol Public Library 2022 Author Luncheon, with two-time Pulitzer-prize winning author Colson Whitehead, provided an opportunity to experience community and the healing power of books during a time of mourning and grief in our community. Thank you to Mayor Caggiano for leading a moment of silence to honor our fallen heroes […]
The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are now fine free. The libraries will no longer collect late fines on materials returned after the due date. The Bristol Libraries will auto renew items one time as well. Lost or damaged items are still the responsibility of the borrower and are subject to billing as […]
September is Library Card Signup month! Library cards are free and unlock a wold of free services for our patrons. If you are a Bristol resident you can get a free library card at Bristol Public Library, or Manross Memorial Library in Forestville, that is good in every public library in Connecticut! You can borrow […]
We love the Bristol Girl Scouts and it looks like they love their library. The girls brought us a wonderful treat of “Cookies for Heroes” today. What a great way to start the week. Thank you Bristol Girl Scouts from Bristol Public Library! We appreciate your kindness. We look forward to working together with you […]
Tickets for the 2022 Friends Author Luncheon are on sale this year starting August 1, 2022. The Luncheon, sponsored by The Friends of The Bristol Public Library, features Two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Colson Whitehead. Ticket may be purchased at the Circulation Desk at Bristol Public Library. Tickets may also be purchased by mail using the […]
“Read Beyond the Beaten Path:” Adult Summer Reading 2022 […]
In keeping with this year’s theme of “Off the Beaten Path,” The Mandela Effect augmented reality game will be part of the 2022 Summer Reading Program. The game was designed by the Staff of Bristol Public Library to provide a unique adventure sleuthing out clues to solve a mystery in an alternate history populated by historical […]
The Bristol Public Library new mobile app is now available! You can find it by searching “Library Connection Mobile” on the Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play Store (Android devices). Choose Bristol Pubic Library (or Manross Library) when you download, and you’re in! When you provide your library card number, the app links up […]
Manross Memorial Library and Bristol Public Library are proud to present a new veteran-friendly program: A chance to meet author and Marine RECON veteran Craig Grossi and Fred the Dog rescued by Craig in Afghanistan. All ages are welcome! Local veterans from the Forestville American Legion Post 209 will also be on-hand to share some […]