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.
Tech for Everyday Life
Wednesdays
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Jones Center
Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives. By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to use a variety of resources to make your life easier, from managing everyday tasks to communicating with others. You’ll use the internet to explore your interests and passions, connect with others, and even contact your lawmakers. You’ll also learn best practices for staying safe in the digital world and managing your privacy and security settings in the Chrome browser.
THE JONES CENTER
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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.
Embroidery
Felt Patches
Tuesday
May 20
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.
Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month this group shares in reading and discussing the same book.
This month's title:
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.
This month's title:
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
Storytime
Mondays
11:30 am
Themes:
May 5- Mrs. Michelle's Favorites!
May 12 - Gardens
May 19 - Frogs
May 26 - CLOSED - Memorial Day
Storytime
Tuesdays
10:00 am
Themes:
May 6- Mrs. Michelle's Favorites!
May 13 - Gardens
May 20 - Frogs
May 27 - Bees with Mrs. Selena
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!
TEEN LIBRARY
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.
Gaming Club
Wednesdays
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hang out and play video games & board games!
On May 28 we’ll hold our monthly tournament; the game for this month is Friday Night Funkin’.
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!
Discussion & Planning Meeting:
Thursday, May 1
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come discuss a variety of topics with the group.
Resource Board Project
Tuesday, May 20
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Work together on a project to find and display a variety of resources for LGBTQ+ teens while enjoying snacks.
Cook & Book Group
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!
Knitwits
Thursday
May 8
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a meeting of our fiber arts group! If you’re a beginner, come learn how to knit or crochet; we’ll provide supplies and a lesson. Otherwise, bring a project to work on and come hang out!
Craft
Thursday
May 22
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Paper Beads:
Create beads out of scrap paper to use in jewelry, keychains, weaving, and more!
5th Thursday Movie Night
Thursday
May 29
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to watch the 1982 fantasy film The Dark Crystal and enjoy popcorn and themed snacks!
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.
Craft
Mini-Dinosaur Craft
Thursday
May 8
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Color your very own foam board dinosaur character.
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!
Craft
Spring Wind Chimes
Thursday
May 22
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us to paint mini wooden and metal wind chimes with a spring theme!
This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.
FRIENDS OF AVOCA LIBRARY
Meetings
Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.
The Friends of Avoca Library will meet on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
We will be planning for our spring book sale and working on future speakers for the next year.
We hope to see you all there.
AVOCA TEENS
Cook & Book Group
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.
Craft
Monday
May 19
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Paper Beads:
Create beads out of scrap paper to use in jewelry, keychains, weaving, and more!
