The dates for the 2025 Author Reveal and Author Luncheon have been announced! The 2025 Reveal will be held on Tuesday, March 25 @ 2:00 PM and the Author Luncheon will be held on June 5, 2025. In-person tickets sales are set to start on April 2, 2025, with mail-in order forms available on March […]
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 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, […]
In response to popular demand the Bristol History Room will expand its hours this Fall to include weekend hours. Regular history room hours are: Tuesday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM-7:45 PM Thursday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM In addition to these hours, the History Room will add the first two Saturdays of […]
Newbery Honor-Winning Author Rajani LaRocca is visiting the Bristol Public Library! Join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM to meet this talented author in person and hear about the inspiration behind her verse novels Red, White, and Whole and Mirror to Mirror. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with a celebrated writer and […]
The Bristol Seed Library will open for the 2024 season on Monday, March 11 @ 5:30 PM, Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, in Bristol. The Seed Library consists of flower, herb and vegetable seeds. Seeds are available to Bristol residents free of charge. Residents may receive up to 5 seed packets per season per […]
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 […]