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 […]
The Bristol Public Library is excited to offer its patrons free “Wowbrary” email alerts that showcase the library’s newest items and programs each week. The alerts feature the latest bestsellers, movies, music CDs, audio books, children’s titles, library news and programs at both Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library. The alerts help those interested […]
The Friends Bookstore is expanding it’s hours again! Starting 11.06.25 the store is open Thursday evenings 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. The new hours add an evening time slot for the convenience of our patrons. Congratulations to the Friends for continuing to expand the hours the bookstore is available to the public! The full bookstore schedule […]
To kick off National Library Card Sign-up Month, the Bristol Public Library is excited to unveil a new design for our library cards. If you have been considering signing up for a library card, now is the time to stop in and get what is sure to be the best-looking card in your wallet! If […]
Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are open Saturdays 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM beginning September 6, 2025. The library schedule for Fall and Early Winter (September 6, 2025-January 4, 2026) is: Monday: 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 […]
The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are 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. Get access to thousands of films. All […]
Starting June 2nd., our patrons may sign up and participate in Adult Summer Reading at Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library. Patrons may easily log in the books Log the books they borrow and read (including audiobooks and eBooks) from the library at this link, or in-person at the library! Be sure to pick […]
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library are once again accepting donations of books and other items (see below). The Friends had paused on accepting donations until after the Winter Book Sale due to lack of space to store donated items. The Friends rely on the sale of donated books as their primary source of income […]