Our administration is happy to announce that Bristol Public Library has won the Best of Hartford Reader’s Poll for the category of Best Library! The Hartford Courant‘s 2026 Best of Hartford winners were officially revealed on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during a celebration party hosted at Dunkin’ Park. The annual Best of Hartford awards honor […]
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library June Mini-Sale dates have been announced for 2026! The Mini-Sale this year is scheduled for June 20th. to June 30th. in the lobby of both the Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, and the F.N. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, Forestville. Books for readers of all […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the Friends of the Bristol Public Library on being chosen for the 2025 Community Service Award presented annually by the Bristol Historical Society! The Friends support the library’s mission through the volunteer work, fundraising, maintaining the library cafe, support of library programs and so much more! Bristol’s libraries are fortunate to have such […]
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 […]