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October 20, 2023

7th Annual Friends' Author Luncheon A Great Success!

NY Times Best-Selling author Lisa Scottoline gave a high-energy, humorous, and insightful presentation to the three hundred guests who attended the Friends’ Author Luncheon on Thursday! Lisa spoke about her background, career as a writer, the importance of libraries, her lastest novel, Loyalty, and her philosophy as a writer. The presentation was followed by Q […]

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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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August 04, 2023

Boating Courses Offered Again @ BPL!

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 […]

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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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April 05, 2023

Earth Day Program!

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 […]

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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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