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.
Gardening Tech at a Glance
Tuesday
April 8
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Frances E. Kegley Conference Room
Can tech give you a green thumb? Come to this lecture to find out!
Do you want to improve your green thumb or just make gardening easier? Technology may be the answer.
Join us in this introductory lecture to learn about different types of gardening tech. We'll go over some popular apps and explain their common features that will help you with everything from designing your garden to identifying plants and caring for them. You'll also learn about outdoor smart irrigation systems and sensors, as well as indoor gardening devices.
Tech for Everyday Life
Wednesdays
Continues through May 14
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.
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.
You must attend the ENTIRE Class series to earn the Chromebook.
The 3 weeks of classes are held from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting on April 15.
Register today as there is limited availability. For questions or registration, email jcc@bristol-library.org or call 276-645-8790.
Create and print your very own stickers. We'll demonstrate how to create your own stickers and print them on decal paper to use on your journal, car, or even on a wall.
Registration is required. $5 for a half-sheet of stickers.
For questions or registration, email jcc@bristol-library.org or
call 276-645-8790.
Glowforge
Custom Pencils
Friday
April 11
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Laser engrave a design into a pencil using the Jones Center's Glowforge. Drop in anytime between 10-12 or 2-4 to make your pencil.
No reservations or cost for this program.
Craft
Embroidery Meetup
Monday
April 28
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring your embroidery project or learn the basics. Share tips, tricks and your projects with others.
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:
April 7 - Libraries
April 14 - Eggs!
April 21 - Rain
April 28 - Caterpillars & Butterflies
Storytime
Tuesdays
10:00 am
Themes:
April 1- Wind
April 8 - Libraries
April 15 - Eggs!
April 22 - Rain
April 29 - Caterpillars & Butterflies
8 - 12 Year Old Book Club
Wednesdays
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 16
April 23
We will be reading Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary.
TEEN LIBRARY
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturdays
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
April 5, 12, & 19
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 April 30, we’ll be holding our monthly tournament, competing in Pokkén Tournament DX.
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, April 10
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
We’ll be planning our events and schedule for the summer and working on the LGBTeens Zine (if you’re a current member of the group, don’t forget that zine page drafts are due by this meeting).
Craft & Connect
Tuesday, April 22
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
We’ll be watching a documentary and making keychains!
Cook & Book Group
Thursday
April 10
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us to read from Rez Ball by Byron Graves, a novel about Tre, an Ojibwe teenager playing on the Red Lake Reservation high school basketball team as he deals with the death of his older brother. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make edible cookie dough 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
Tuesday
April 1 & 15
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
April 17
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Paint Pouring:
Join us at Art Club to try out a different fun art technique each meeting!
This month, mix acrylic paint with pouring medium to create fun designs on canvas.
Knitwits
Thursday
April 17
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
April 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Painting & Planting:
Paint and decorate a pot and plant some seeds for spring!
Join us for a creative workshop where we will make 3D paper flower art!
This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.
Craft
Handprint Lilies
Monday
April 7
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Let’s have some fun and create beautiful lilies using your handprint.
This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.
Journal Jam Series
Stickers!
Tuesday
April 8
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Create and print your very own stickers. We'll demonstrate how to create your own stickers and print them on decal paper to use on your journal, car, or even on a wall.
Reservations are required. $5 for a half-sheet of stickers.
For questions or reservations, email jcc@bristol-library.org or
call 276-645-8790.
Craft
Pop-up Ladybugs
Wednesday
April 9
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us to craft delightful pop-up ladybugs with wings that open.
This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.
Craft
Paper Plate Bunny Basket
Thursday
April 10
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Transform a paper plate into an adorable bunny basket for a fun and creative project!
This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.
Craft
Embroidery Meetup
Tuesday
April 22
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring your embroidery project or learn the basics. Share tips, tricks and your projects with others.
Craft
Dip-dye Flowers and
Butterflies
Thursday
April 24
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us to create beautiful spring flowers and butterflies by dip-dyeing coffee filters!
This program is free and all ages are welcome to participate.
Senior Planet: Chromebook Essentials
Thursdays & Fridays
Starting April 24
2:00 pm - 3:30 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 Senior Planet’s Chrome Essentials Course (Ages 60+)
The 5 weeks of classes are 2:00-3:30 on Thursdays and Fridays, Starting April 24.
Register today as there is limited availability. Participants must attend classes to receive a Chromebook.
Learn to use a Chromebook for email, web research, and more so you can stay connected online!
Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.
The Friends of Avoca Library will meet on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
We will be learning more about possible plans to close the Avoca Branch Library and ways the community can respond to this.
We hope to see you all there.
AVOCA TEENS
Cook & Book Group
Thursday
April 14
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us to read from Rez Ball by Byron Graves, a novel about Tre, an Ojibwe teenager playing on the Red Lake Reservation high school basketball team as he deals with the death of his older brother. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and make edible cookie dough 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.
Teen Craft
Monday
April 28
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Painting & Planting
Paint and decoreate a pot and plant some seeds for spring!
