Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are closed for the following in November 2024: Veterans Day: Monday, November 11: Closed all day Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 27: Closed at 5:00 PM Thursday, November 28: Closed All Day Friday, November 29: Closed All Day The libraries will reopen at 8:30 AM on Saturday, November 30, […]
Thanks to the generosity of the Bristol community, our storage space for donations is full! The Friends of the Bristol Public Library is temporarily unable to accept donations of books and other items, at Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library, from October 15, 2024 until March 17, 2025. Our patrons are asked to hold […]
The Bristol Public Library has been recognized for its efforts to prioritize inclusivity and accessibility for aging residents, people with disabilities, and those with dementia, by the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative, as part of our state’s livable communities initiative. In the next few weeks CT residents will be encouraged to visit stops on the AgeWell […]
The Friends Author Luncheon has gained a reputation as the literary event of the year in Bristol. The 2024 event, featuring Ann Napolitano, added to that reputation. The 2024 Luncheon, which sold out all 300 tickets in three days, had a festive vibe from the beginning. Guest author Ann Napolitano gave an inspiring account of […]
The Bristol Public Library has received a commendation from the Department of Defense for being a Top Performer in the official Vietnam War Commemoration. Bristol Public Library is ranked in the top 15% of the more than 13,000 organizations participating in the commemoration. The library has worked with local veteran’s organizations to host events such […]
The library would like to thank Bristol Community Emergency Response Team and the Office of Emergency Management for their kind donation of a collection of emergency preparedness materials to the Bristol Public Library. The donated materials will help adults, families, and children in the Bristol community to learn about resources available in Bristol and how […]
The Bristol Public Libraries are happy to announce a new service available to the community free of charge. Flipster digital magazines are now available to our patrons on the web and via mobile app, for in-house or remote use. Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine distribution service which lets users access their favorite magazines from […]
The Bristol Edition and Bristol Public Library are pleased to announce that the full content Bristol Edition online newspaper is now available at Bristol Public Library free of charge! The Bristol Edition is available in the library Reference Department at a dedicated kiosk. The kiosk will be available during regular Library Hours. We are grateful […]
The Bristol Public Library is 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. Go to kanopy.com to get started today.
Starting May 31, 2024, Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library patrons will be able to borrow an additional item each month from the popular Hoopla app. As of May 31st. patrons will be able to borrow 5 items monthly instead of the current quota of 4 items. Items that may be borrowed include eBooks, […]