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!
Tickets for the 2023 Friends Author Luncheon with Lisa Scottoline are sold out as of August 8, 2023. The library is still taking a waitlist in case there are spots that become available in the future. o’Nan, The Author Luncheon is an annual event presented by The Friends of the Bristol Public Library. Previous authors […]
BPL is proud to be able to partner with Hartford Power Squadron on basic and advanced boating courses. The ABC course satisfies State of Connecticut Personal Watercraft Operations Certificate requirements for recreational boaters. More info: 860.655.4623 or cliff99.mckibbin@comcast.net! ABC-Bristol Public Library (one day course): Saturday 10.21.2023 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Materials Fee: $60.00 includes manual and […]
The Bristol Seed Library has been put to bed for the 2023 season. Thank you for helping us have a great initial run with over 1,000 packets checked out! We’ll see you next growing season! Stay tuned!
The Forestville Branch of the Bristol Public Library will open at 8:30 AM, Monday–Saturday, instead of 10:00 AM. The earlier open will provide more convenience to working people, parents, and other busy members of the community. The earlier hours come at no additional cost to the community, as staff were already working in the building […]
December 2022 The Friends of the Bristol Public Library are holding a Holiday Mini-Sale throughout the month of December. The Holiday Mini-Sale is located in the lobbies of the Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library. Items are available for purchase whenever the libraries are open. As always, the sale features nearly-new, gift-quality books for […]
Don’t miss these holiday bargains! The Friends work hard to make sure there is always a fresh selection of high quality items for your holiday shopping and prices are unbeatable. All proceeds help the Friends support library needs and programming not otherwise possible to serve our community! Details below:
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 […]
