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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
July 2 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Frances E. Kegley Conference Room
Monday July 20 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
July 13 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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BPL Photography Club |
Thursday July 16 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 an Astrophotography Talk with David Reagan! |
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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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Glowforge Layered Art: Celebrating America's Parks |
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Thursday
July 2 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Friday
July 10 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
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Tuesday
July 14 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Monday
July 20 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
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Thursday
July 30 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Create layered art celebrating one of three national Parks: Great Smokey Mountains, Yosemite Park, Sequoia National Park. We will use the Glowforge to cut the separate layers, and use acrylic markers to make a stunning display. All materials will be provided. No charge for this workshop.
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Cybersecurity Basics
| Tuesdays & Wednesdays July 7 - July 29 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
In this introductory class, we will explore ways to keep you safe online, covering such topics as creating secure logins and passwords, avoiding scams, and protecting your privacy.
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Embroidery Meetup |
Monday July 27 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring your own project or start a new one. All levels of experience are welcome and materials are provided. |
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Senior Planet |
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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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Tech Resources for Everyday Life |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays July 7 - August 5 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives. By the end of this 5-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. This course is a great opportunity to meaningfully practice skills that you learned in a Basics or Essentials course.
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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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Wednesdays
July 1, 8, 15, & 22 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hang out and play video games and board games!
On July 22, we’ll hold our monthly tournament; this month we’re playing Mario Kart 8. |
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Board Game Club |
Tuesdays July 7 & 21 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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Create Your Own Petroglyphs |
Thursday July 9 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Explore the world of ancient stone carvings and create your own using clay! |
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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 July 2
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for discussion and snacks.
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Graphic Novel Book Group : Thursday July 9 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us to read from and discuss The Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag, a graphic novel about a teen who is desperate to leave the island where she lives, whose life changes when a mysterious girl saves her from drowning. Participants will get a free book to keep. |
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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:
July 11, 18, & 25 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm This new group meets most Saturdays to play one ongoing campaign.
“Chaos Crew” Saturday 3 pm Group: July 11, 18, & 25 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:
July 6 & 20
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm This group meets every other Monday to play one ongoing campaign.
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Escape Room |
Thursday July 23 2:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and open locks in order to escape this dino-themed room! Registration is required as spots in each session are limited; there are three sessions at 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. Sign up at https://linktr.ee/bplteens or by calling 276-821-6192. |
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Thursday
July 16 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sandwich Bar & The Buried and the Bound:
Prepare ingredients and assemble your own sandwich while reading & discussing The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan, a fantasy novel about three teens (a witch, a necromancer, and a boy under a curse) who must work together to face an ancient horror.
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 July 16 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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Teen Summer Reading Finale Party |
Wednesday July 29 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate the end of summer reading with games, crafts, trivia, prizes, pizza, and dessert. |
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Stories & Crafts for School-age Children |
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Tuesdays
1:00 pm Summer Reading Stories and Craft
3:00 pm
Movie
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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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Uncle Sam Ceramic Planters |
Thursday July 2 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Patrons will be painting Uncle Sam ceramic planters to take home with them. |
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Tuesday
July 14 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
We're reading and discussing Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty. |
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Thursday
July 9
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Using a paper plate and yarn, patrons will weave and make a small bowl which can be used as a change bowl, key bowl, etc. |
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Embroidery Meetup |
Thursday July 16 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Bring your own project or start a new one. All levels of experience are welcome and materials are provided. |
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Tie Dye Doll Program |
Thursday July 23 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Using pipe cleaners, coffee filters, and dye, patrons will make a tie dye doll to take home with them.
| Pony Bead Keychains |
Thursday July 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Patrons can select from a variety of patterns to make a pony bead keychain to take home with them. |
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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 July and August. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 14, 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
July 13 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sandwich Bar & The Buried and the Bound:
Prepare ingredients and assemble your own sandwich while reading & discussing The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan, a fantasy novel about three teens (a witch, a necromancer, and a boy under a curse) who must work together to face an ancient horror.
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FICTION
Abrams, Stacey Coded Justice (Avery Keene) Bennett, Michael Carved in Blood
Berry, Steve The List Cameron, Marc Dead Line (Arliss Cutter) Castillo, Linda Rage (Kate Burkholder)
Delany, Vicki Tea with Jam & Dread Donlea, Charlie Guess Again Freeman, Brian Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Escape
Gilbert, Victoria Death and the Librarian (Blue Ridge Library) Griffiths, Elly The Frozen People James, Miranda Something Whiskered
Jones, Stephen Graham Killer on the Road/The Babysitter Lives Joyce, Rachel The Homemade God Lapena, Shari She Didn’t See It Coming
McCall Smith, Alexander The Winds from Further West McFadden, Freida Do Not Disturb Mina, Denise The Good Liar
Miranda, Megan You Belong Here Patterson, James The Hamptons Lawyer (Jane Smith) Patterson, James The President’s Shadow (The Shadow)
Peterson, Tracie Designed with Love (The Hope of Cheyenne) Robotham, Michael The White Crow (Philomena McCarthy Scottoline, Lisa The Unraveling of Julia
Silva, Daniel An Inside Job Smith, Martin Cruz Hotel Ukraine (Renko) Trigiani, Adriana The View from Lake Como
Walker, Martin An Enemy in the Village (Bruno, Chief of Police) Ware, Ruth The Woman in Suite 11 White, Karen That Last Carolina Summer
Wiggs, Susan Wayward Girls Williams, Beatriz Under the Stars
NON-FICTION
Elmhirst, Sophie A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck
Hogan, Chuck The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case Olson, Lynne The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler’s All-Female Concentration Camp
Patterson, James The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy Taraborrelli, Randy JFK: Public, Private, Secret
Willner, Nina The Boys in the Light: An Extraordinary World War II Story of Survival, Faith, and Brotherhood |
| Bookblog of the Bristol Public Library
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