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Library Hours | Main:
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 2 pm - 5 pm
Avoca Branch: Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 7 pm
Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, 9 am - 12 Noon Sunday, Closed
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VIRGIE R. FLEENOR GALLERY |
| Our June exhibit delves into the beauty and marvels of the cosmos. June 1 - June 27 |
 | ADULT PROGRAMS |
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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
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Chenille Flowers |
Thursday June 12 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room | Unleash your creativity with chenille stems to create vibrant flower bouquets! These flexible materials allow for imaginative floral arrangements, from roses and daisies to unique designs, with endless possibilities. |
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Glowforge |
Glowforge Edge-Lit Acrylic Art | Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 24
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Use the Jones Center's Glowforge to create your own colorful LED-lit acrylic art, which can be used as a sign, a trophy or just for show!
No experience needed, all materials included.
$10 per person, registration is required.
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| Ceramic Vase Painting | Thursday June 26
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room
Jazz up a ceramic flower vase with your artistic flair! Vases, paint, and all the crafty goodies you need will be at your fingertips. 🎨🌸
Due to limited supplies, registration is required. |
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| BRISTOL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION |
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| THIS EXHIBIT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC |
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Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed |
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Senior Planet
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Getting Started Online
| Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Jones Center
In this series, you'll learn tips and tricks for using a computer, tablet or smartphone. Each week is a different program, so join any week!
6/4: Getting to Know Your Smartphone
Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop.
6/11: Messaging Apps
Still paying for texting? Use these free apps instead.
6/18: Emojis, GIFS, and More
Learn how to use emojis, GIFs, and more to quickly say what you mean!
6/25: YouTube
Where can you find cute pets, news, how-to videos, and more? YouTube, of course! Join us for an intro to YouTube. |
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Tech Tips for Saving Money
| Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The Jones Center
Curious about how tech can save you money? In this series you will explore money saving tips for everyday purchases, entertainment, prescription medication, and more.
6/4: Saving Money with Tech
Explore ways that tech can help you save money and manage your finances!
6/11: Protecting your Personal Information Online
Learn how to stay safe while you surf the web!
6/18: Staying Safe Online
Learn how to protect your personal information online while doing research, using email, and more.
6/25: P2P Payment Services
From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you. |
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Cross Stitch
| Monday June 23 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Are you new to embroidery crafts? Cross stitch is a great place to start!
Join us to learn how to Cross Stitch using embroidery materials.
All levels of experience are welcome! |
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The Friends of the Library hosts BINGO on the
2nd Thursday of every month! |
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Due to the library closure on June 19, the Friends of the Library monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26. |
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Nevermore
| Tuesdays | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Frances E. Kegley
Conference Room
This freeform book club discusses a variety of titles each week.
Socializing: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Book reviews:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join in-person or via Zoom. |
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BPL Book Club |
3rd Tuesday | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Frances E. Kegley Conference Room
Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month this group shares in reading and discussing the same book.
This month, the club will explore various works by the same author, Chris Hedges: | 
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Radio Bristol |
4th 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 the fourth Thursday of each month or listen online here.
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Storytime for Toddlers and Preschool-age
| Mondays Tuesdays
11:30 am 10:00 am
| Stories & Crafts for School-age Children |
Mondays Thursdays Fridays
6:00 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 am
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Click on each image below for a larger view of the full schedule.
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8 - 12 Year Old Book Club
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Fridays
11:30 am - 2:30 pm J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room
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Teen Summer Reading Program 2025
Wednesday, June 4 – Saturday, July 26 Bristol Public Library & Avoca Branch Library
Compete in the Teenspace Tourney to become the champions! Submit reading logs and attend teen events to earn points for your team and prizes for yourself. Pre-registration opens May 19. Register at https://bristollibrary.beanstack.org, in the BPL Teen Space, or at Avoca Branch.
Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Wednesday, June 4 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kick off the summer with pizza, popsicles, a Bad Art Competition, a scavenger hunt, mini game tournaments, prizes, & more!
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Dungeons & Dragons
| Saturdays | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Roll dice & play this fantasy tabletop roleplaying game!
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Gaming Club
| Wednesdays
| June 11, 18, & 25
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hang out and play video games & board games!
On June 25 we’ll hold our monthly tournament; the game for this month is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament |  |
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LGBTeens
| Twice Monthly | Our teen LGBTQ+ group meets twice monthly, with a Thursday night discussion group and a Tuesday night activity. LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited to come socialize, learn, and have fun!
Pride Trail Mix & Discussion: Thursday, June 5 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for discussion and make pride-themed trail mix to snack on.
Documentary & Coloring:
Tuesday, June 24 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Color while watching and discussing a documentary. |
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Thursday
| June 26 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fruit Salad & Dragonfruit: Make fruit salad while reading & discussing Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier, a fantasy novel about a girl seeking a dragonfruit, the egg of a seadragon.
No reading in advance required, and you’ll get a free book to keep. | |
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Board Game Club
| Tuesdays | June 10 & 17
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. |
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Art Club
| Thursday | June 5 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Paper Making:
Create your own handmade paper!
Join us at Art Club to try out a different fun art technique each meeting!
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Knitwits Fiber Arts Group
| Thursday | June 26
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Visible Mending:
Learn to mend your clothes in a unique and decorative way! If you have clothes with stains or tears that you’d like to repair, bring them to fix. | |
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Cardboard Costume Challenge
| Thursday June 12 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Use cardboard to make wearable costumes! Create a suit of armor, a video game character, or anything else you can imagine. We’ll have prizes for the coolest cardboard costumes. |
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Stories & Crafts for School-age Children
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Craft
| Wooden Bird Houses Thursday June 5
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get creative and bring a little color to your backyard with our wooden birdhouse painting craft! We’ll provide the birdhouses, paints, and brushes—just bring your imagination
This program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate. |
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Craft
| Melt Bead Craft Thursday June 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Create colorful designs using small plastic beads, then watch your artwork come to life as we gently fuse them together using heat.
This program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate.
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Embroidery
| Cross Stitch | Monday June 30
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Join us to learn how to Cross Stitch using embroidery materials. Are you new to embroidery crafts? Cross stitch is a great place to start!
All levels of experience are welcome! |
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Craft
| Wooden Flower Photo Holders Thursday June 26
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us for a fun and creative craft session where you’ll decorate a mini wooden flower photo holder.
This program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate. |
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Meetings
| Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.
The Friends of Avoca Library will not be meeting in June, July, or August.
We will resume our regular meetings on Monday, September 8 at 5:00 pm.
Have a wonderful summer! |
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Teen Summer Reading Program 2025 Wednesday, June 4 – Saturday, July 26 Bristol Public Library & Avoca Branch Library
Compete in the Teenspace Tourney to become the champions! Submit reading logs and attend teen events to earn points for your team and prizes for yourself. Pre-registration opens May 19. Register at https://bristollibrary.beanstack.org, in the BPL Teen Space, or at Avoca Branch. |
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Monday
| June 30 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fruit Salad & Dragonfruit: Make fruit salad while reading & discussing Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier, a fantasy novel about a girl seeking a dragonfruit, the egg of a seadragon.
No reading in advance required, and you’ll get a free book to keep.
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Craft
| Monday June 16 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Paper Making: Create your own handmade paper! |
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FICTION
Abbott, Megan El Dorado Drive Armstrong, Kelley Writing Mr. Wrong
Battles, Brett Stuart Woods’ Finders Keepers Brennan, Allison Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds Burke, James Lee Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie
Castle, Jayne It Takes a Psychic (Harmony) Coble, Colleen Where Secrets Lie Constantine, Liv Don’t Open Your Eyes
Cosby, S.A. King of Ashes Freeman, Dianne A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder (Countess of Harleigh) Harmel, Kristin The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
Housewright, David Them Bones (McKenzie) Jackson, Lisa It Happened on the Lake Jewell, Lisa Don’t Let Him In
Johansen, Iris The Death Mask (Eve Duncan) Khavari, Kate A Botanist’s Guide to Rituals and Revenge (Saffron Everleigh) King, Laurie R. Knave of Diamonds (Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes)
Lamb, Wally The River is Waiting Lippman, Laura Murder Takes a Vacation Novak, Brenda The Summer That Changed Everything
Patterson, James & Clinton, Bill The First Gentleman Preston & Child Badlands (Nora Kelly) Reid, Taylor Jenkins Atmosphere: A Love Story
Rosnay, Tatiana De Blonde Dust Sager, Riley With a Vengeance Schellman, Katharine Last Dance Before Dawn
Shalvis, Jill The Love Fix Steel, Danielle A Mother’s Love Stiefvater, Maggie The Listeners
Swanson, Peter Kill Your Darlings Thayne, RaeAnne The Lost Book of First Loves Weaver, Ashley One Final Turn (Electra McDonnell)
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