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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
May 7 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Frances E. Kegley Conference Room
Monday May 18 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
May 11 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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Using Candid Search to Find Grants |
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Tuesday
May 19 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room
Introducing the new Candid Search to help your nonprofit find grants.
Participants should bring a laptop if possible, to try out the new search.
Candid search is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information,
combining decades of trusted data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar.
Access data on 1.9 million+ nonprofits and 304,000 grantmakers to:
Find organizations where you can donate, volunteer, or work
Seek out local resources and services, like food banks or shelters
Easily find and connect with funders for your nonprofit or project
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BPL Photography Club |
Thursday May 21 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.
Taylor Duncan will be joining us in May to discuss photographing Penguins in Antarctica. |
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Saturday
May 23 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Think you are not an artist? Come join a fast growing worldwide commmunity of artists, and learn the basics of the relaxing, fun Zentangle method. Started in Massachusets about twenty years ago, the Zentangle Method teaches an easy way to make beautiful designs on a 5”x5” sheet of paper called a tile.
No prior art experience is required. This class will be taught by Certified Zentangle Teacher Barbara Holt, EdD.
The class fee is $8, which covers all necessary materials. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Please note that class size is limited, so registration is required. |
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ArtEx, Artistic Excellence, is a juried art competition for high school students in our area. It is an exciting opportunity for young artists to showcase their best work.
An Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. The artwork is on display until May 15. |  |
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Following the ArtEx exhibit, there will be a showcase featuring library staff, family, and friends. |
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| BRISTOL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION |
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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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Creativity with Canva!
| Thursdays May 7 - June 4 10:00 am - 12:30 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 Thursday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm May 7- June 4.
In this course you will learn to use Canva to digitally create cards, social media posts, and other fun projects with your Chromebook. Registration is required.
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Audio Booth Training |
Thursday May 7 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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Using Google Workspace
| Mondays & Thursdays May 11 - May 21 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Want to earn a free Chromebook?
Thanks to funding from the TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development the Jones Center can offer free Chromebooks to registered participants of our Using Google Workspace course.
In this course you will learn to use a Chromebook, online security and privacy, and how to use common workspace tools such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar and more. Throughout the class we will explore how Gemini (Google's AI) can be integrated into your projects.
The two-weeks of classes are held 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Mondays & Thursdays starting May 11.
Register today as there is limited availability. Participants must attend classes to receive a Chromebook. |
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Cross-Stitch Bookmarks |
Tuesday May 26 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Create a custom bookmark using cross-stitch techniques! Supplies will be provided. |
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Senior Planet |
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays
March 24 - May 27 1:00 pm -2:30 pm
Do more with your Chromebook, tablet or iPad. Expand your email skills and learn to use free Google apps and other useful online tools!
This 10-week, app-based course expands on the concepts and skills taught in Basics and Essentials courses and explores the internet and applications as everyday resources. You’ll learn how these tools can help you accomplish everyday tasks, stay organized, find entertainment, and be creative. You’ll improve your research skills; explore more Gmail app features; use Google Drive and Docs; make playlists on YouTube; and more! This course is a good opportunity to expand your internet savvy and make the most out of tech.
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Android Essentials |
Wednesdays April 15 - 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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Mondays
11:30 am
Themes: May 4 - Get Curious!
May 11 - Count with Me! May 18 - Caterpillars and Butterflies May 25 - CLOSED |
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Tuesdays
10:00 am
Themes: May 5 - Get Curious!
May 12 - Count with Me! May 19 - Caterpillars and Butterflies May 26 - Tadpoles and Frogs with Mrs. Selena |
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8 - 12 Year Old Book Club
| Wednesdays5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
May 6
May 13
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We will be reading: STICK CAT by Tom Watson |
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Story Walk
May 4 - May 11 at BPL!
Our featured book will be I AM A BEE: a Book about Bees for Kids by Rebecca McDonald. |
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Children's Book Week-May 4-10!
Drop in at 4:00 pm Monday - Friday to hear our children's library staff share 2-3 of their favorite stories by Citrus's Corner! |
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DIG...Unearth a Story!
June 8 - July 17
Summer Reading Program Sign-up begins May 15!
Brochures with calendar of events available at Sign-up!
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Nature Story Circle at Steele Creek Park |
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Gaming Club |
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Wednesdays
| May 6, 13, 20, & 27 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hang out and play video games and board games!
On May 6, join us during Gaming Club to play the social deduction game Mafia, starting at 4:00 pm.
On May 27, we’ll hold our monthly tournament; this month we’re playing Suika. |
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Dungeons & Dragons
| We now have THREE D&D groups!
We have three D&D groups: two Saturday groups and a Monday group; both 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.
• Saturday 12 pm Group:
May 9, 16, 23, & 30 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm This new group meets most Saturdays to play one ongoing campaign.
• Saturday 3 pm Group: May 9, 16, 23, & 30 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This group meets most Saturdays and rotates through a few different campaigns led by different DMs.
• Monday Group:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 6 & 20 This group meets every other Monday to play one ongoing campaign. |
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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!
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Pride Gear:
Thursday May 14 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Decorate hats, bandanas, masks, and more to show your pride! |
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Discussion Group:
Tuesday May 26 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Discuss a variety of topics with the group! |
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Board Game Club
| Tuesdays May 5 & 19 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 - Acrylic Painting
| Thursday | May 7 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
At Art Club, try out a different fun art technique each meeting!
This month we’re painting with acrylics on canvas. |
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Teen Creative Writing Workshop |
Tuesdays May 5 & 12 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
We’ll be wrapping up this 6-session course with two final sessions in May. BPL Teen Space Writer-in-Residence Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig will lead participants through writing exercises and feedback sessions designed to provide an encouraging space for creative risk taking. No experience necessary. All writing genres welcome. Come work on poetry, prose, scripts, D&D scenarios, or any other writing that benefits from feedback. Email Amanda at amandaa@bristol-library.org to sign up.
NOTE: Our workshop space will be an analog, technology-free zone. All laptops, phones, and tablets must be stored and silenced. Participants should bring multiple paper copies of their work in order to get workshop feedback; printing & making copies of work for feedback will be available in the Teen Space. |
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Paper Plane Challenge
| Thursday May 14 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come design and fold paper planes, make paper plane launchers, and compete to see whose plane goes the farthest! |
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Knitwits Fiber Arts Group |
Thursday May 21 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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Movie Night |
Thursday | May 28 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to watch the stop-motion animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox (rated PG) and enjoy popcorn and snacks. |
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Thursday
May 21 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Aisle Nine & Smoothies:
Join us to read from Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho, a novel about a teen who, despite living in a world where demons come out of portals to hell and the apocalypse may be impending, still has to deal with his job as a checkout clerk. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make smoothies 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. | |
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Stories & Crafts for School-age Children |
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Wednesdays
11:30 am
Themes: May 6 - Get Curious!
May 13 - Count with Me! May 20 - Caterpillars and Butterflies May 27 - Tadpoles and Frogs with Mrs. Selena
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Tuesday
May 12 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
We're reading and discussing Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose. |
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Clay Jewelry Bowl Craft |
Thursday May 14 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Patrons will make and shape a small jewelry bowl with air-dry clay. All ages welcome. |
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Thursday
May 21 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Create a custom bookmark using cross stitch techniques! Supplies will be provided. |
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Pipe Cleaner Dragonfly Craft |
Thursday May 28 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Using pipe cleaners and pony beads, patron will design and make their own dragonfly. 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, May 4, at 5:00 pm and we will be talking about the upcoming book sale on May 7, 8, and 9.
We hope to see you there! |
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Acrylic Painting Party | Monday |
May 11 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come get creative and paint with acrylics!
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FICTION
Andrews, Alexandra The Fine Art of Lying
Armstrong, Kelley An Ordinary Sort of Evil (Rip Through Time)
Barnes, S.A. Death’s Daughter
Brammer, Mikki Good Joy, Bad Joy
Butcher, Jim Out Law (Dresden Files)
Carr, Jack The Fourth Option
Center, Katherine The Shippers
Comey, James Red Verdict
Connelly, Michael Ironwood (Catalina)
Dinniman, Matt A Parade of Horribles (Dungeon Crawler Carl)
Penny, Louise & Mellissa Fung The Last Mandarin
Stuart, Douglas John of John
Dray, Stephanie Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams
Finlay, Alex The Anniversary
Fortune, Carley Our Perfect Storm
Frankel, Laurie Enormous Wings
Gaylin, Alison Robert B. Parker’s Booked (Sunny Randall)
Gilmore, Laurie The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
Haig, Matt The Midnight Train
Haines, Carolyn Ode to the Bones
Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia Deadly Force
Hume, Virginia Liberty Island
Jalaluddin, Uzma Moonlight Murder (Detective Aunty)
James, Eloisa The Last Lady B
Johnson, Craig The Brothers McKay
Kawaguchi, Toshikazu Before I Knew I Loved You (Before the Coffee Gets Cold)
Kline, Christina Baker The Foursome
Larsen, Ward Tom Clancy Rules of Engagement
Macomber, Debbie Rainy Day Meet Cute
McAllister, Gillian Caller Unknown
McFadden, Freida The Divorce
Parker, Sarah A. The Ballad of Falling Dragons
Patterson, James 26 Beauties (Women’s Murder Club)
Roberts, Nora Final Target
Sepetys, Ruta A Fortune of Sand
Skeslien Charles, Janet The Parisian Chapter
Stockett, Kathryn The Calamity Club
Strout, Elizabeth The Things We Never Say
Wells, Martha Platform Decay (Murderbot)
NON-FICTION
Brands, H.W. American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington
Cornwell, Patricia True Crime: A Memoir
Corwther, Gail Marilyn and Her Books: The Literary Life of Marilyn Monroe
Fitzgerald, Isaac American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed
Lasdun, James The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh
Michaels, Kerry Art from the Garden: Create 25 Beautiful Botanical Projects
Raddatz, Martha The Hero Next Door: Stories of Patriotism and Purpose
Sedaris, David The Land and Its People: Essays
Sherman, Casey The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright: The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise
Tyson, Neil deGrasse Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter
Zomorodi, Manoush Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being
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