The staff of Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library extend our thanks to the Friends of the Bristol Public Library during National Friends of the Library Week 2026!

The Friends have been supporting the library and serving the community since 1980 as a non-profit organization. During that time the Friends have furthered their mission by raising funds, through book sales, and volunteering for other activities, that sponsor and support programs, library materials, and furnishings not supplied by library resources.

The Friends help fund:

• Summer Reading Programs;
• Public & Community Programs;
• Museum Passes;
• Free copies of Book Page for library patrons.

Volunteer areas where the Friends are active include:

• Hospitality;
• Book Sales;
• Fund Raising Events;
• Event Confirmation Calling;
• Friends Cafe;
• Friends Book Store.

For more information about the Friends, visit www.bristollib.com  or find the Friends on Facebook

Thank you Friends! We are Grateful for You!