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 […]
The Bristol Public Library and the Bristol Water and Sewer Department are partnering to arrange a special Earth Day showing of the locally produced short film Journey of Our Water.” The film was created by the Water & Sewer Department to inform residents about the importance of the water cycle and it’s impact on our […]
CITY OF BRISTOL SEED LIBRARY WILL LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 23RD Bristol Public Library and the Public Works Department have partnered to launch Bristol’s first Seed Library. The mission for Bristol’s Seed Library is to provide residents with seeds so they can create their own gardens. The Seed Library, which was funded by a grant from […]
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 […]
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 […]