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April 06, 2024

Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library Participating in Passport to Connecticut Libraries 2024!

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 […]

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January 04, 2024

Manross Library Receives Technology Grant from Bristol Advocates for Seniors!

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 […]

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October 18, 2023

Pause in Donations of Materials to the Friends of the Library Begins October 25th!

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!

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August 30, 2023

The Monarch Waystation at Manross Library!

The Certified Monarch Waystation is flourishing! Manross Library has welcomed many butterfly and moth varieties, including the endangered monarch butterfly. Thank you, Manross gardeners and the Friends of the Bristol Public Library, for your support!

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August 08, 2023

Sold Out! Library Taking Waitlist for Author Luncheon w/Lisa Scottloline

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 […]

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June 01, 2023

Manross Library Open Earlier All Week!

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 […]

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October 24, 2022

Fine Free!

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 […]

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August 29, 2022

September is Library Card Signup Month!

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 […]

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The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The libraries will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 AM.
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