F. N. Manross Memorial Library

About F.N. Manross Memorial Library

The F. N. Manross Memorial Library is the Forestville branch of the Bristol Public Library.

The Manross Library offers materials, programs & resources to users in Forestville and the Greater Bristol area. Manross Library has also become a hub for the homeschooling community in the region.

Upcoming Events

Friday, July 7, 2:00 pm

Friday Afternoon Tai Chi with Walter Bruce ~Drop In~

Tai Chi for all levels! Learn techniques to improve health, reduce stress, and promote healing and well-being. Ideal for seniors. Drop-In. No Registration.

Monday, July 10, 1:00 pm

Monday Fundays! ~Drop In~

Join us for stories, snacks, and open playtime! Ages Birth to 6. This program meets weekly. No registration. Drop-In!  

Tuesday, July 11, 1:30 pm

Manross Book Bites: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

Manross Book Bites Discussion meets twice a month. No registration, just drop in! Copies of the books are available to borrow. Other date: Thursday, July 13th @ 1:30 PM.

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Latest Manross Library News

“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 »]

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