The Friends of the Bristol Public Library, Inc. was formed in 1980 as a non-profit volunteer organization. We depend on the energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers to fulfill our purpose and promote our public library as a cultural, educational and recreational asset to the city of Bristol / Forestville.
To find out how you can help, read more below, or contact the Friends 860.584.7787 X 2033, or email info@folbristolct.org.
Here are just some of the ways that you can make a difference:
Attend a meeting / join us: Membership is open to all. You can be as active in the organization as you wish. Friends Membership Form PDF
Volunteer your time: Willing workers are always welcome.
Donate: Your donation of books, money, and other materials is greatly appreciated. For more detailed requirements of donated material, please click to get Friends Donation Information PDF:
Wall of Honor: Memorialize or honor someone with a name plate on our Memorial / Honor plaque, or with a name plate in a book.
The Friends of Bristol Public Library raise funds, through book sales and other activities, that sponsor and support programs, library materials, and furnishings not supplied by Library resources.
Our efforts help fund:
Proceeds from book sales help the Friends provide the Bristol libraries with items and services not included in the annual budget, such as the summer reading program for adults, teens and children.
Temporary Book Store Hours:
Wednesdays 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM