Bristol Public Library partners with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.
Using the Airbnb App
Wednesday
December 3
3:30 pm
Find your home away from home! Vacation stays like Airbnb offer a great alternative to hotels. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how to use the Airbnb app. We’ll walk through the whole process of booking a stay, from searching to paying, and managing your reservations. We’ll also review best practices to eliminate surprises when you arrive at your destination.
Managing Privacy Settings on Your Android
Wednesday
December 10
3:30 pm
Keep your browsing your business! Learn how to manage Chrome’s Incognito mode and adjust app permissions on your Android device.
With so much to explore online, it’s important to keep in mind some basic precautions that everyone can take to safeguard the privacy of their online activities. In this workshop, we’ll learn to manage privacy settings in the Chrome browser app and on your Android smartphone or tablet. We’ll explore Chrome's Incognito mode and look at how to manage app permissions and tracking on an Android device.
Using Fact Checking Sites
Wednesday
December 17
3:30 pm
Concerned about fake news? Learn how to use fact-checking sites to evaluate misinformation. This interactive workshop will review the ways you can identify misinformation online. You’ll get hands-on practice using fact-checking sites to evaluate and debunk false news.
Exploring AI
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
December 2 - December 17
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Jones Center
Come learn about artificial intelligence and ways you can take advantage of this new exciting tech!
There’s no doubt artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, and for good reason! AI technology is rapidly developing and increasingly impacting our lives.
This multi-week series will explain the AI tools that have been part of everyday life for a while and also explore cutting edge applications of the technology.
We’ll look at ways we can use AI tools to help with a variety of tasks from writing emails to creating artistic images. You’ll also learn tips for identifying AI-generated content, best practices for using AI, and how to stay safe.
Chrome Essentials
Mondays &Thursdays
November 10 - December 15
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Jones Center
Want to earn a free Chromebook? Thanks to funding from the TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development and the United Way of Bristol TN/VA, the Jones Center can offer free Chromebooks to registered participants of our Senior Planet’s Chrome Essentials Course.
The course lasts 5 weeks: November 10 through December 15 each Monday and Thursday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. To receive a Chromebook, you must complete the course.
Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month this group shares in reading and discussing the same book.
This month, the BPL Book Club is excited to host a Christmas Party Potluck on Tuesday, December 9, in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. Join us as we share and discuss our favorite books from 2025!
Radio Bristol
3rd Thursday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
100.1 FM WBCM-LP Radio Bristol
Radio Bristol Book Club is a joint venture between the Bristol Public Library and The Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Tune in live at noon on December 18 or listen online here.
This month's title:
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
Storytime for Toddlers and Preschool-age
Mondays
11:30 am
Themes:
December 1 - Cookies!
December 8 - Elves
December 15 - Reindeer
December 22 - Santa
December 29 - HAPPY New Year!
Tuesdays
10:00 am
Themes:
December 2 - Cookies!
December 9 - Elves
December 16 - Reindeer
December 23 - Santa
December 30 - HAPPY New Year!
Santa’s Workshop
8 - 12 Year Old Book Club
Wednesdays
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
December 3
December 10
We will be reading A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS by Geronimo Stilton and crafting!
TEEN LIBRARY
Gaming Club
Wednesdays
December 3, 10, & 17
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hang out and play video games & board games!
On December 17, we’ll hold our monthly tournament; this month we’re playing Pokkén Tournament DX.
Dungeons & Dragons
We now have two D&D groups!
A Saturday group and a Monday group; both require registration. Both groups are currently full, but you can be added to the wait list and notified when a spot opens up. Let us know if you’d like to join by emailing amandaa@bristol-library.org, calling 276-821-6192, or stopping by the Teen Space.
• Saturday Group:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 6, 13, & 20
This group meets most Saturdays and rotates through a few different campaigns led by different DMs.
• Monday Group:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
December 1 & 15
This group meets every other Monday to play one ongoing campaign.
LGBTeens
LGBTeens Gift Exchange: Tuesday, December 16, 6-7:30 pm.Our teen LGBTQ+ group meets once this month for a winter activity. We’ll make paper snowflakes and hold a gift exchange. Please bring a small wrapped gift if you are able; we will provide extras for those who cannot. LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited to come socialize, learn, and have fun!
Art Club - Air Dry Clay
Thursday
December 4
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
At Art Club, try out a different fun art technique each meeting!
This month, sculpt with air dry clay.
Board Game Club
Tuesday
December 9
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Play board and card games and enjoy snacks! Choose from our variety of games or bring your favorites to share.
Knitwits Fiber Arts Group
Thursday
December 11
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Get crafty at a meeting of our fiber arts group! Come learn the basics of knitting or crochet, or bring your fiber or sewing projects to work on and hang out!
Gingerbread House Party
Thursday
December 11
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Create your own gingerbread house masterpiece with graham crackers, frosting, and lots of snacks and candy! There will be prizes for participants’ favorite creations. We’ll provide all the supplies you’ll need, but please register at https://forms.gle/EkKkGmxpdezKTBr99 or in the Teen Space if you plan to attend.
Cook & Book Group
Thursday
December 18
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Blue Period & Hot Chocolate:
Join us to read from Blue Period, Volume 1 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, a manga about a teen who dives into becoming an artist after a painting catches his eye in his school art room. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make hot chocolate to enjoy.
No reading in advance is required, and participants will get a free copy of the book to keep at the end of the program.
Join us for a fun session where we will be painting wooden Christmas picture ornaments.
Thursday
December 11
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come unleash your creativity by painting ceramic woodland animal planters.
These program are free and all ages are welcome to participate.
Digital Creativity with Chromebooks
Tuesdays
November 18 - December 16
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Want to earn a free Chromebook? Thanks to funding from the TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development and the United Way of Bristol TN/VA, the Jones Center can offer free Chromebooks to registered participants of our Digital Creativity with Chromebooks Class.
This five-week class meets every Tuesday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, November 18 through December 16.
In this course you will learn to use Canva to digitally create cards, social media posts, and other fun projects with your Chromebook.
FRIENDS OF AVOCA LIBRARY
Meetings
Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.
The Friends of Avoca Library will hold their December meeting on Saturday, December 13 at 11:30 am at Mad Greek on Volunteer Parkway. Come enjoy some holiday spirit and fun.
We hope to see you there!
AVOCA TEENS
Cook & Book Group
Monday
December 8
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Blue Period & Hot Chocolate:
Join us to read from Blue Period, Volume 1 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, a manga about a teen who dives into becoming an artist after a painting catches his eye in his school art room. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make hot chocolate to enjoy.
No reading in advance is required, and participants will get a free copy of the book to keep at the end of the program.
