Bristol Public Library

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bristol Advocates for seniors has awarded a grant of $500.00 to be increase technology education programs for senior citizens at Manross Memorial Library in Forestville. Manross Library is the Forestville branch of the Bristol Public Library. The technology grant will fund the purchase of Chrome Book laptops. The Chrome Books will be used as part […]

Did you know that you can earn certificates and IACET accredited CEUs online through Bristol Public and Manross Memorial Libraries? Universal Class offers over 500 online courses in more than 30 areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or just audit a class by viewing its videos. Since Universal […]

 Our Bristol Libraries app is available at Google Play (android) and the Apple App Store. With the App you can: -Search the library catalog and reserve items -Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts, and more -View and register for events at the library -See information about […]

Winter Reading returns on December 1st. for our adult patrons at both branches of the Bristol Public Library! Once again reading can be logged in via paper reading log or online at bristolct.readsquared.com. Extra “missions” lead to extra chances to win raffle prizes this winter as well. More information: Contact Bristol Public Library at 860.584.7787 […]

Sunday hours will begin at Bristol Public Library, on 5 High Street, on January 7, 2024 and will continue through March 24, 2024. The library will be open 1:00 PM-5:00 PM for these dates. All library services will be available during these hours.

NY Times Best-Selling author Lisa Scottoline gave a high-energy, humorous, and insightful presentation to the three hundred guests who attended the Friends’ Author Luncheon on Thursday! Lisa spoke about her background, career as a writer, the importance of libraries, her lastest novel, Loyalty, and her philosophy as a writer. The presentation was followed by Q […]

The Friends of the Bristol Public Library are nearly out of donation space, and we’re about to reach the annual pause in acceptance. From 10/25/23 to 3/4/24, the Friends will not take donations. The Friends Bookstore and lobby sale will continue, and the huge Winter Used Book Sale will run from 2/28/24 to 3/3/24!