Bristol Public Library

  The Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.  We will resume normal hours on Thursday, November 12th.

   The Children’s department invites you all to join us on Wednesday, November 18th for a Fall Harvest Dinner.  We will be kicking off the season of family and friendship (and food!) with a dinner in the Children’s department.  If you would like to bring something to this event to share, please sign up at the Children’s desk. 

If you would like to attend this event, you will need to pick up a ticket at the Children’s desk.  The dinner will be from 5-7 and is free!

We hope to see you all here!

Hello All!

Starting this Saturday, September 12th, the library will once again be open!  Our schedule will be 8:30-5:00.  Stop in to pick up some good books … maybe check out one by one of our September authors!

See you on Saturday!

  Starting next Tuesday, the library will begin offering a brand new homework program!  Students in grades 1-5 may come to the Homework Club.  The program will run Monday-Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 in the large story time room.  They will be able to utilize library materials to complete assignments, receive help on tough homework questions, and earn points for completing assignments.  Also, each month we will be excited to select and recognize and outstanding Star of the Month.

The Homework Club will be a drop-in based program.

Hello All!

The air is crisper and everyone is back in school …  September is here!  At the library, we love September!  Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month?  If you don’t have your own library card yet, this is the perfect time to stop by and get one.  All Bristol residents are eligible to get a library card here … even if you are only 1-day-old!  Stop by the Circulation desk with proof of Bristol residency and get your library card today! 

But that’s not all … .  September is also National Read A New Book Month!  The library is the best place to find a new book!  If you are having trouble picking out a good book, why not check out our special September Author’s selection featuring books written by author’s with a September birthday!  Or maybe head to the Staff Picks shelf to see what we are currently enjoying.

So start September off right … with a trip to the Children’s department!

Did you know that the Children’s Department has many magazines that you are able to check out?  Near the internet computers, you will find a wide variety of children’s magazines ranging from Boy’s Life to Ranger Rick.  You can check these magazines out just like a book!  I took the time to peruse some different ones this week and found so many interesting articles and project ideas. 

This month’s Magazine of the Month is Pack-o-Fun!  This periodical is stocked with craft ideas … a different craft on each page!  All the projects have a photo of the finished project, easy step-by-step instructions, and don’t require many materials.  If you stop by the Children’s department you can see the super cute and easy picture frame I made! 

Make sure to look for our magazine collection next time you visit and maybe even check out Pack-o-Fun, our Magazine of the Month! 

Stop by the library to check out your favorite book in a new way!  The children’s department now has Playaway devices available for you to borrow.  We are beginning to build our selection and as of right now we already have over 30 different titles for you to choose from.  All you need to enjoy your Playaway is a pair of headphones.  The headphone jack is universal so any variety/brand will work.  This is a new way for your child to enjoy one of their favorite books!  These devices are small enough to fit in a pocket … about half the size of a deck of cards!  Check one out next time you’re here!

  Before you know it, fall will be here!  With the cooler weather and changing colors of the leaves also comes a new session of story time!   We’ve already got our story time schedule ready to go!  Click on the “Story Time” tab at the top of the page to see which story time will work best for you and your family.

Also, be sure to look at some of the new programs we’ll be offering this fall and continue to check our blog for more information regarding new programs and special events!