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FEBRUARY NEWS & EVENTS

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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


UPCOMING CLOSURE

ADULT PROGRAMS

Crochet Club

Adult Coloring Hour

Thursday

February 5

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Frances E. Kegley Conference Room


Thursday

February 19

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.


 **February 16 meeting moved to February 19**

The library will be closed on February 16 for Presidents' Day. 

Monday

February 9

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

J. Henry Kegley Meeting 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.

BPL Photography Club

Thursday

February 19

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.


For our February meeting we will have the opportunity to experiment with backdrops, lights, and reflectors. Our February Photo Challenge is Reflections. Bring in photos you have taken for the challenge on a flash drive or email photos to rita@bristol-library.org before February 18. We will share and discuss the photos during the meeting.

QUESTIONS ABOUT ADULT PROGRAMS?

Embodied Life Drawing

Click here for more information

THE JONES CENTER

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed


Paper-crafting: Valentine's Day


Tuesday

February 3

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


Use Canva to design and Cricut to create your own Valentine's paper craft. 
The class is free, but space is limited, register at jcc@bristol-library.org or call 276-645-8790.

Audio Booth Training


Monday

February 9

10:30 am - 11:30 am


Tuesday

February 17

5:30 pm - 6:30 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.

Digital Creativity with Canva


Fridays

February 20 - March 20

10:00 am - 12:00 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 Friday.


In this course you will learn to use Canva to digitally create cards, social media posts, and other fun projects with your Chromebook.


Embroidery Meet-up


Monday

February 23

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


Join us for embroidery crafting using paints and other supplies to create an experimental project! We will provide materials, but feel free to bring any other items you may want to use.

Senior Planet

Graffiti on Brick Wall

Free Your Photos

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 

January 6 - February 11

1:00 pm -2:30 pm


Are your photos stuck on a device? Learn to use Google Photos to back up, share, and print your favorite shots!


Love taking pictures? Learn how to use Google Photos to organize and enjoy your memories!

Exploring AI


Wednesdays 

January 7 - February 25

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm


Come learn about artificial intelligence and ways you can take advantage of this new exciting tech!


There’s no doubt artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, and for good reason! AI technology is rapidly developing and increasingly impacting our lives. This multi-week series will explain the AI tools that have been part of everyday life for a while and also explore cutting edge applications of the technology. We’ll look at ways we can use AI tools to help with a variety of tasks from writing emails to creating artistic images. You’ll also learn tips for identifying AI-generated content, best practices for using AI, and how to stay safe.


Chrome Essentials


Tuesdays & Wednesdays 

February 17 - March 18

1:00 pm - 2:30 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.


The course lasts 5 weeks: February 17 through March 18 each Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.


To receive a Chromebook, you must complete the course. Class size is limited; registration is required.

Register Here

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Library hosts BINGO on the

2nd Thursday of every month!

Become a Friend of the Library!

BOOK CLUBS

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.

Email

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:

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 for Toddlers and Preschool-age

Mondays

11:30 am


Themes:

February 2 - Penguins

February 9 - Valentine's Day Party

February 16 - CLOSED

February 23 - ETSU Health presents READ WITH A DOC Teddy Bear Clinic

Tuesdays

10:00 am


Themes:

February 3 - Penguins

February 10 - Valentine's Day Party

February 17 - Bedtime

February 24 - Brush Your Teeth

8 - 12 Year Old Book Club

Wednesdays

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm


February 18

February 25



We will be reading Charlotte’s Web.

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

Family Winter Reading Program

Thursdays

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Themes:

February 5 - Puzzle Night

February 12 - Craft Night

February 19 - Block Night

February 26 - Movie Night

Nature Story Circle at Steele Creek Park

TEEN LIBRARY

Gaming Club

Wednesdays

February 4, 11, 18, & 25

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm


Hang out and play video games & board games! We’ll also have a group playing Warhammer 40,000 during Gaming Club; beginners are welcome! 


On February 25, we’ll hold our monthly tournament; this month we’re playing Ultimate Chicken Horse.

Dungeons & Dragons

We now have two D&D groups!


 A Saturday group and a Monday group; both require registration. Both groups are currently full, but you can be added to the wait list and 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 Group:  

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

February 7, 14, 21, & 28

This group meets most Saturdays and rotates through a few different campaigns led by different DMs.


• Monday Group:

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

February 9 & 23

This group meets every other Monday to play one ongoing campaign.

LGBTeens

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!

Palentine's Day Celebration:

Thursday

February 12

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm


Celebrate friendship as we make crafts and enjoy treats while hanging out with pals!

Planning Meeting:

Tuesday

February 24

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm


Help choose and plan future LGBTeens events while enjoying snacks.

Board Game Club

Tuesdays

February 3 & 17

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 - Scratch Art

Thursday

February 5

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm


At Art Club, try out a different fun art technique each meeting!


This month we’ll be using scratch art paper to create art by scraping away designs on a layer of ink and reveal colors beneath.

Mini Trebuchet Challenge

Thursday

February 12

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm


Build your own mini machine to launch small objects using the force of gravity in this engineering challenge and compete against other teams to see whose can launch objects the farthest! We’ll have prizes for the winning teams.

Knitwits Fiber Arts Group

Thursday

February 19

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 


Get crafty at a meeting of our fiber arts group! Come learn the basics of knitting or crochet, or bring your fiber or sewing projects to work on and hang out!

Movie Night

Thursday

February 26

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


Join us to watch the teen comedy film Napoleon Dynamite (rated PG) and enjoy popcorn and snacks.

Cook & Book Group

Thursday

February 19

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 


Lunar New Year Love Story & Cookie Decorating: 

Join us to read from Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham, a graphic novel about a teen who thinks she’s fated for heartbreak because everyone in her family is unlucky in love. When she meets two lion dancers, though, she begins to try to change her destiny. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and decorate cookies 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.

Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
Questions?

AVOCA PROGRAMS

Stories & Crafts for School-age Children

Wednesdays

11:30 am


Themes:

February 4 - Penguins

February 11 - Valentine's Day Party

February 18 - Bedtime

February 25 - Brush Your Teeth



Icons - Valentine Mail - Red

Chrome Essentials


Tuesdays & Thursdays 

February 3 - March 5

10:30 am - 12:00 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.


The course lasts 5 weeks: February 3 through March 5 each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.


To receive a Chromebook, you must complete the course. Class size is limited; registration is required.

Register Here

Embroidery Meet-up


Thursday

February 19

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm


Join us for embroidery crafting using paints and other supplies to create an experimental project! We will provide materials, but feel free to bring any other items you may want to use.

FRIENDS OF AVOCA LIBRARY

Meetings

Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.


The next meeting will be on Monday February 2 at 5:00 pm in the Avoca Library meeting room. We'll be discussing the upcoming spring book sale and projects to benefit Avoca. 


We hope to see you there!

AVOCA TEENS

Board Game Club

Monday

February 9

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm


Hang out and play board and card games and enjoy snacks! We’ll provide games to choose from, or you can bring your favorites to share.

Cook & Book Group

Monday

February 23

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 


Lunar New Year Love Story & Cookie Decorating: 

Join us to read from Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham, a graphic novel about a teen who thinks she’s fated for heartbreak because everyone in her family is unlucky in love. When she meets two lion dancers, though, she begins to try to change her destiny. We'll read aloud and discuss the book, and decorate cookies 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.

Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang
Questions?

NEW BOOKS FOR FEBRUARY

FICTION


Adams, Taylor  Her Last Breath

Armstrong, Kelley  First Sign of Danger (Haven’s Rock)

Beaton, M.C.  Death of a Groom (Hamish)

Berry, Steve  The Devil’s Bible (Cotton Malone)

Box, C.J.  The Crossroads (Joe Pickett)

Burke, James Lee The Hadacol Boogie (Dave Robicheaux)

Coulter, Catherine The Heir of Whitestone 

Farnsworth, Christopher Robert B. Parker’s Big Shot (Jesse Stone)

Fawcett, Heather  Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter

French, Nicci  What Happened That Night (Maud O’Connor)

Greaney, Mark  The Hard Line  (Gray Man)

Goodman, Allegra  This Is Not About Us

Hurwitz, Gregg Antihero (Orphan X)

Johnson, Sadeqa  Keeper of Lost Children

Kellerman, Jonathan  Jigsaw (Alex Delaware)

Kubica, Mary  It’s Not Her

Lawson, Mike The Asset (Joe DeMarco)

Marshall, Kate Alice The Girls Before

McAllister, Gillian  Caller Unknown

Nesbo, Jo  Wolf Hour

O’Connor, Carlene  Murder at an Irish Session (Irish Village Mystery)

Page, Libby  This Book Made Me Think of You

Paris, B.A.  When I Kill You

Parks, Brad  The Flack

Patterson, James  Cross and Sampson

Phillips, Susan Elizabeth  And the Crowd Went Wild (Chicago Stars)

Quindlen, Anna  More Than Enough

Quinn, Kate  The Astral Library

Robb, J.D.  Stolen in Death

Rollins, James  Trust No One

Sanderson, Brandon  Isles of the Emberdark (Cosmere)

Shimeno, Nagi  Messenger Cat Café

Sundin, Sarah  Mists Over the Channel Islands: A Novel of World War II

Thor, Brad  Cold Zero

Ward, J.R.  Crown of War and Shadow

Woods, Evie  The Violin Maker’s Secret

Zhang, Jenny Tinghui  Superfan

 


NONFICTION


Atkin, Polly  The Company of Owls

Cooke, Julia  Starry and Restless: Three Women Who Changed Work, Writing, and the World 

Eastwick, Paul  Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection

Fischer, Paul The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg-- And the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema

Foster, Ann  Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain’s Queen Without a Crown

Gingeras, Ryan  Mafia: A Global History

Kaplan, Matt  I Told You So!: Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right

Meacham, Jon  American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union: An Anthology

O’Donnell, Norah  We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America

Pelicot, Gisele A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides 

Pollan, Michael  A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness

Puhak, Shelley Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster

Rubin, Zachary  All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More

Viet, Helen Zoe  Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History


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