Bristol Library

Position Available: Library Manager, Bristol Library The Bristol Library Board of Trustees seeks an experienced, creative, community-minded Library Manager to oversee the continued growth of our library. The Library Manager directs all of Bristol Library's activities, such as the acquisition of new materials; reference, circulation, and collection development; cataloging; community programs; all facets of social media; special event programming; and day-to-day management of l

5:30pm Tuesday, November 17 For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Join Liz Camardo, owner of Edgy Pages, for a craft night at the library where you paint the edges of a book! Workshop includes all supplies, over 60 paint colors, and dozens of stencils for a variety of genres. Bring a book of your own that you want to decorate. The book must be paperback, have an edge that is at least 3/4-inch thick (usually around 300 pages), with smooth (non-deckled) edges.

Before the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, other inhabitants of Colonial America were accused of practicing witchcraft. Various punishments were meted out, ranging from banishment to death. One person accused of witchcraft in 1657 was Goody Elizabeth Garlick of Easthampton on Long Island. During this presentation, participants will learn about colonial attitudes toward witchcraft, hear the story of Goody Garlick and other accused “witches,” and explore the reasons for th

Join the Bristol Library Board Are you passionate about libraries, lifelong learning, and making a difference in your community? Bristol Library is seeking community members interested in serving on our Board of Trustees. Serving on the Library Board is an opportunity to help shape the future of the library and ensure that it continues to meet the changing needs of Bristol and the surrounding community. Board members help provide guidance and oversight for the library, partic

Monday, October 26 | 5:00–7:00 PM Put on your favorite costume and join us for a fun-filled evening of Trunk or Treat at Bristol Library! Families are invited to stroll through creatively decorated vehicle trunks, collect treats, and celebrate Halloween together in a friendly community setting. The evening will include Halloween crafts for kids and a special Halloween Storytime from 5:00–5:30 PM. Come dressed as something spooky, silly, magical, heroic, or anything you can im