Computer Essentials

Wednesdays

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Jones Center

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 personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. 

Glowforge

Flower Presses

Tuesday

May 6

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Thursday

May 8

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Make a custom-decorated flower press using the GlowForge laser cutter. 

Cost: $10  

Contact the Jones Center at jcc@bristol-library.org or call 276-645-8790 to schedule your visit.

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.

Storytime

Mondays

11:30 am

Themes:

May 5- Mrs. Michelle's Favorites!

May 12 - Gardens

May 19 - Frogs

May 26 - CLOSED - Memorial Day

8 - 12 Year Old Book Club

Wednesday

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

May 7

We will be reading books about Mercy Watson and eating Hot Buttered Toast!

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturdays

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Our D&D group meets most Saturdays to play a session of the tabletop role playing game DMed by a teen volunteer. The group is not currently accepting new members. If you’d like to be added to the wait list to join (or if you’re not sure if you’re a current member) you can email,

call 276-821-6192, or stop by the Teen Space.

Thursday

May 8

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 

Join us to read from Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama, a manga about a girl who longs to do magic, but knows witches are born, not taught. After an encounter with a witch, she discovers the truth is that she can learn magic, and that it is more complicated and dangerous than she thought. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make hummus to snack on.

No reading in advance is required, and participants will get a free copy of the book to keep at the end of the program.

Board Game Club

Tuesdays

May 13 & 27

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.

Art Club

Thursday

May 15

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Salt Resist Watercolor:

Join us at Art Club to try out a different fun art technique each meeting!

This month, have fun with cool abstract watercolor salt techniques!

Children's Storytime

Wednesdays

11:30 am 

Themes:

May 7 - Mrs. Michelle's Favorites!

May 14 - Gardens

May 21- Frogs

May 28 - Bees with Mrs. Selena

Craft

Pull-String Piñatas

Thursday

May 1

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for a creative workshop where we will make mini Piñatas stuffed with treats.

This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.

Embroidery

Felt Patches

Tuesday

May 13

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 

Come create your very own embroidered patch! We will be using felt, safety pins, and embroidery thread to create a one-of-a-kind accessory.

All levels of experience are welcome!

Monday

May 12

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 

Join us to read from Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama, a manga about a girl who longs to do magic, but knows witches are born, not taught. After an encounter with a witch, she discovers the truth is that she can learn magic, and that it is more complicated and dangerous than she thought. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make hummus to snack on.

No reading in advance is required, and participants will get a free copy of the book to keep at the end of the program.