Library News: Manross Library

“Friends of the Bristol Public Library to Hold Used Book Mini-Sale”

Friends of the Bristol Public Library Summer Mini-Sale Press Release The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold a used book mini-sale in the lobby of the Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, and Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, Forestville, from June 14 to June 27. Books for readers of all ages [… Read more »]

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 [… Read more »]

Fine Free!

The Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library are now fine free. The libraries will no longer collect late fines on materials returned after the due date. The Bristol Libraries will auto renew items one time as well. Lost or damaged items are still the responsibility of the borrower and are subject to billing as [… Read more »]

September is Library Card Signup Month!

September is Library Card Signup month! Library cards are free and unlock a wold of free services for our patrons. If you are a Bristol resident you can get a free library card at Bristol Public Library, or Manross Memorial Library in Forestville, that is good in every public library in Connecticut! You can borrow [… Read more »]

Author Luncheon Tickets On sale August 1st!

Tickets for the 2022 Friends Author Luncheon are on sale this year starting August 1, 2022. The Luncheon, sponsored by The Friends of The Bristol Public Library, features Two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Colson Whitehead. Ticket may be purchased at the Circulation Desk at Bristol Public Library. Tickets may also be purchased by mail using the [… Read more »]