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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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Thursday
June 4 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Frances E. Kegley Conference Room
Monday June 15 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Get hooked on the art of crochet!
The club meets twice a month: on the first Thursday & the third Monday.
We supply a variety of hooks and yarn. Instructions for beginners also available. All skill levels are welcome.
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Monday
June 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Frances E. Kegley Conference Room
Join us on the second Monday of each month!
Immerse yourself in the relaxing world of coloring to rejuvenate your mind and express your creativity. All supplies will be provided. |
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Book Bingo is Back!
Sign up and get a bingo sheet at the Reference Desk for a fun summer reading challenge! |
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Guidelines for Participation in Book Bingo
- One card per person This maintains fairness and ensures everyone has an equal chance.
- Age requirement Participants must be 18 years or older, as this program is intended for adults.
- Fair play The focus is on reading books rather than simply completing the card. Participants may be encouraged to discuss their experiences when submitting a completed card.
- Books Must be read during the the event dates of June 8 and July 31. A single book cannot be used for multiple squares.
- Limit Each player is limited to four regular bingos and one blackout (full card) bingo.
- Prize collection For completed cards, prizes should be collected at the Reference Desk on the lower level.
Prizes will be given for achieving five squares in any direction— whether horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
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Regular Bingo Prizes Choice of Bristol sign coffee mug or journal & pen set.
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Blackout Bingo Prize Each person who completes every square will be entered to win an Amazon Kindle 16 GB eReader with 6" screen.
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Saucers Over Appalachia Festival Speaker Series |
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Saturday
June 13 11:00 am - 2:00 pm J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room
Jeff Foran, the host of the Strangeology podcast, will discuss recent research on UFOs Dr. Allison Brown and William Brown will discuss our galactic origins and channeling Roy Lanham and Joe Perdue from Wild and Weird WV will discuss government discourse about UAPs Nadalee Hill will discuss UFO experiencers and her support group |
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BPL Photography Club |
Thursday June 18 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room
*** CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS! ***
This group is open to all skill levels, from smartphone snappers to professionals. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room on the upper level. Guest speakers and field trips will be scheduled throughout the year.
Join us for a Downtown Photo Walk on June 18, weather permitting. |
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Check out our new showcase featuring art created by library staff, family, and friends. |
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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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Spreadsheets on Chromebooks
| Mondays June 8 - July 6 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Want to earn a free Chromebook?
In this five week course, you will learn to use a Chromebook for spreadsheets (such as Excel and Google Sheets). This is a great introduction to spreadsheets for personal finances or for business. At the end of the course you get to keep the Chromebook!
Although this is an introduction to Chromebooks and Spreadsheets, participants should be comfortable using a computer before taking this course.
Thanks to funding from the TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development, the Jones Center can offer free Chromebooks to registered participants.
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Glowforge Coasters |
Thursday June 11 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Design and engrave a drink coaster using the JCC's Glowforge, we have both cork and slate blanks. During the workshop, you will learn to use the Glowforge design space to create your own design. After, you can schedule a time if you want a complete set.
$1 per cork coaster $3 per slate coaster
Reservations required
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Audio Booth Training
| Friday June 12 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Bristol Public Library now has an Audio Booth that patrons can use for studio quality recordings. This class covers the mandatory orientation to use the booth, and an introduction to editing audio.
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Computer Essentials | Wednesdays
June 17 - August 19 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn to use a PC for email, web research, and more so you can stay connected online!
This 10-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a Windows computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. |
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Glowforge Coasters |
Tuesday June 16 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Design and engrave a drink coaster using the JCC's Glowforge, we have both cork and slate blanks. During the workshop, you will learn to use the Glowforge design space to create your own design. After, you can schedule a time if you want a complete set.
$1 per cork coaster $3 per slate coaster
Reservations required
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| Embroidery Keychains | Monday June 22
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Create a keychain using embroidery techniques on felt. No experience needed, all materials will be provided. |
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Senior Planet |
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Android Essentials |
Wednesdays Continues through June 17 1:00 pm -2:30 pm
Get the most out of your Android tablet or phone. Learn how to get online, take photos, connect with others, use apps and more!
This 10-week course covers the essentials of how to use an Android tablet, including how to navigate the internet, take photos, download and use apps, and send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to make the most out of your tablet or phone. |
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The Friends of the Library hosts BINGO on the
2nd Thursday of every month! |
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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's title:
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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 |
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DIG...Unearth a Story!
June 8 - July 17
Registration begins May 15 in the BPL Children's Library and at our Avoca Branch Library!
Sign-up and receive your full summer calendar of events in our SRP brochure!
Stories, crafts, movies, 8-12 year old book club, and more!
Visit: BPL Children's Library on Facebook (Citrus is our profile pic) and keep up with the latest info all summer!
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Nature Story Circle at Steele Creek Park |
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Teen Summer Reading Program 2026
Wednesday, June 3 – Saturday, July 25
Bristol Public Library & Avoca Branch Library
Compete in the Teenspace Tourney to become the champions! This summer’s theme is “Unearth a Story”! Submit reading logs and attend teen events to earn points for your team and prizes for yourself. Pre-registration opens May 20. Register at https://bristollibrary.beanstack.org, in the BPL Teen Space, or at Avoca Branch.
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Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party |
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Wednesday
June 3 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kick off the summer with pizza, popsicles, Dinolympics, a scavenger hunt, crafts, prizes, & more! |
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Mosaic Stepping Stones |
Thursday June 4 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Create mosaic stepping stones for your yard or garden using pebbles, shells, and more! |
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Our teen LGBTQ+ group meets twice monthly, with a special activity and a planning & discussion group. LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited to come socialize, learn, and have fun!
| Discussion Group: Thursday June 4
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for discussion and snacks.
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Pride Month Ice Cream Social: Thursday June 11 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrate Pride Month with ice cream and pride-themed crafts. |
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Dungeons & Dragons |
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We now have THREE D&D groups!
We have three D&D groups: two Saturday groups and a Monday group; all require registration. All groups are currently full, but you can join the wait list and be 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.
"Shifting Souls" Saturday 12 pm Group:
June 6, 13, 20, & 27 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm This new group meets most Saturdays to play one ongoing campaign.
“Chaos Crew” Saturday 3 pm Group: June 6, 13, 20, & 27 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This group meets most Saturdays and rotates through a few different campaigns led by different DMs.
"Fey Folk" Monday Group:
June 8 & 22
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm This group meets every other Monday to play one ongoing campaign.
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Board Game Club |
Tuesdays June 9 & 23 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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Wednesdays
June 10, 17, & 24 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hang out and play video games and board games!
On June 24, we’ll hold our monthly tournament; this month we’re playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. |
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Fantasy World Building Workshop |
Thursday June 11 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Build your own fantasy worlds for fiction or role-playing games through creative writing exercises, discussion, and an exploration of fantasy genre history with ETSU creative writing faculty member, Dr. Mark Baumgartner!
This workshop offers practical tools for creating original settings, characters, cultures, and conflicts. Whether you’re interested in designing immersive tabletop role-playing game campaigns or writing your own fantasy stories, participants will develop ideas and techniques to bring imaginative worlds to life. No prior experience is required—just creativity and an interest in fantasy storytelling. Registration is requested at https://linktr.ee/bplteens or by calling 276-821-6192. |
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Thursday
June 18 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
S’mores Dip & Ash’s Cabin:
Make s’mores dip to eat with graham crackers while reading & discussing Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang, a graphic novel about a teen who runs away to the wilderness to find the secret cabin their grandfather used to talk about.
No reading in advance is required, and participants will get a free copy of the book to keep at the end of the program. | |
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Knitwits Fiber Arts Group
| Thursday June 18 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Get crafty at a meeting of our fiber arts group! Learn the basics of knitting or crochet, or bring your fiber or sewing projects to work on and hang out! |
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Thursday June 25
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Design and create a method to stop your egg from breaking when dropped from a height, then compete to see whose egg survives in this engineering challenge!
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Movie Night |
Thursday | June 25 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us to watch the sci- fi adventure film Jurassic Park (rated PG-13) and enjoy popcorn and snacks. |
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Stories & Crafts for School-age Children |
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DIG...Unearth a Story!
June 8 - July 17
Registration begins May 15 in the BPL Children's Library and at our Avoca Branch Library!
Sign-up and receive your full summer calendar of events in our SRP brochure!
Visit: BPL Children's Library on Facebook (Citrus is our profile pic) and keep up with the latest info all summer! |
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Suncatcher Craft |
Thursday June 4 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Patrons will get to choose from a variety of different suncatchers to paint and take home. All ages welcome. |
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Tuesday
June 9 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
We're reading and discussing Down the River Unto the Sea by Walter Mosley. |
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Thursday
June 11 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Patrons will make and paint a small wooden dinosaur-themed container. All ages welcome.
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Meetings
| Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.
The next meeting will be on Monday, June 1, at 5:00 pm.
We hope to see you there! |
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Teen Summer Reading Program 2026
Wednesday, June 3 – Saturday, July 25
Bristol Public Library & Avoca Branch Library
Compete in the Teenspace Tourney to become the champions! This summer’s theme is “Unearth a Story”! Submit reading logs and attend teen events to earn points for your team and prizes for yourself. Pre-registration opens May 20. Register at https://bristollibrary.beanstack.org, in the BPL Teen Space, or at Avoca Branch.
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Monday
June 15 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
S’mores Dip & Ash’s Cabin:
Make s’mores dip to eat with graham crackers while reading & discussing Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang, a graphic novel about a teen who runs away to the wilderness to find the secret cabin their grandfather used to talk about.
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Create Your Own Petroglyphs |
Monday | June 29 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Explore the world of ancient stone carvings and create your own using clay! |
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FICTION
Allen, Samantha Puck Andrews, Mary Kay Road Trip
Arden, Katherine The Unicorn Hunters Benedict, Marie A Pair of Aces Benjamin, Melanie The Windsor Affair
Brennan, Allison Whisper Creek: A Thriller Brown, Graham Clive Cussler Cold Fire (NUMA Files) Colgan, Jenny Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages
Connolly, John A River Red with Blood (Charlie Parker) Courage, Rachel Death on the Lanai (Golden Girls Cozy Mystery) Doiron, Paul Storm Tide (Mike Bowditch)
Gates, Eva Whose Body in the Library (Lighthouse Library Mystery) Jewell, Lisa It Could Have Been Her Johansen, Iris Wait and See (Kendra Michaels)
Kepnes, Caroline You First (Joe Goldberg prequel) McCreight, Kimberly Someone Else’s Husband O’Farrell, Maggie Land
Patchett, Ann Whistler Poston, Ashley The Someday Garden Ryan, Jennifer The Queen’s Coronation
Sanderson, Brandon Songs of the Dead (Strata Wars) See, Lisa Daughters of the Sun and Moon Steel, Danielle Weddings
Sten, Camilla The Break-Up Retreat Thayne, Raeanne The Rainy Day Bookshop Thor, Brad Choke Point (Scot Harvath)
Woods, Stuart & Battles, Brett Stuart Woods’ Deep Water
NON-FICTION
Hattori, April 10-Minute Chair Yoga Exercises for Seniors: 40 Poses to Build Strength and Flexibility for Fall Prevention Vance, J.D. Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith |
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