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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

Adult Fiction The Dentist by Tim Sullivan The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters The Oxford Guide to Scandals and Lies by Kate Westerly Big Bad Wolf by Laurie Gilmore The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon Taipei Story by R. F. Kuang Agrippa by Robert Harris Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel The Munich Affair by James Patterson and David Ellis The Fren

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