OCTOBER NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING CLOSURES

ADULT PROGRAMS

THE JONES CENTER

Hours

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

Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Microsoft Word

Tuesdays

September 1 - October 27

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

In this class you will explore Microsoft Word to create documents, format text, inserting tables and images, to create useful letters, resumes, flyers and more. 

Embroidery Meetup

Beyond the Basics

Wednesdays 

September 16 - January 27

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

This PC-based course expands on the concepts and skills taught in Computer Basics and explores the internet as an everyday resource. You’ll improve your research skills; explore more email features; use Google Drive, Photos, and Docs; and go over how to stay safe online. You’ll also learn how the internet can be a great source for entertainment, health information, and more! This course is a good opportunity to expand your ability to use computers to improve and enrich your daily life.

3D Printing At a Glance

Thursday

October 8

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Explore how 3D printing is becoming a practical tool for everyday life. This presentation offers an introductory look at what 3D printers can do, how they work, and how they can help with everything from simple home fixes to creative custom projects.

In this class you will learn about the Jones Center's 3D printing services. 

Everyone who attends will get a certificate for $3 off their next 3D print.

Computer Essentials Class

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

October 20 - November 18

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

We’re excited to host a free digital skills workshop and laptop distribution for members of our community.

Hosted by Bristol Public Library's Jones Center, in collaboration with Senior Planet from AARP, and AT&T, this program will help participants build practical technology skills and receive a refurbished laptop to continue learning at home.

The Computer Essentials Course is intended for adults 60 and over providing hands-on support with everyday digital skills, including using the internet, staying safe online, accessing helpful resources, and building confidence with technology.

Class sizes are limited, and reservations are required. Registration will open on Monday October 5th. To sign up for the class either at Bristol Public Library  or Avoca Branch Library please contact the Jones Center at jcc@bristol-library.org or 276-645-8790.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Library hosts BINGO on the

2nd Thursday of every month!

BOOK CLUBS

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschool-age

Afterschool Halloween Party

Nature Story Circle at Steele Creek Park

TEEN LIBRARY

Art Club - Whimsy Jars

Thursday

October 1

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

At Art Club, try out a different fun art medium or technique each meeting! This month, we’re adorning and filling mini jars to create decorative objects.

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!

Planning Meeting:

Thursday

October 1

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for discussion and snacks!

Pride Shirts:

Thursday

October 8

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Decorate t-shirts for Pride; let us know in advance if you’ll be attending if you want a shirt to be provided or bring your own!

Dungeons & Dragons

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:  

Saturdays

October 3, 17, 24, & 31

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This group meets most Saturdays to play one ongoing campaign.

“Chaos Crew” Saturday 3 pm Group: 

Saturdays

October 3, 17, 24, & 31

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:

Mondays

October 5 & 19

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

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

Gaming Club

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesdays

October 13 & 20

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Helping you grow your writing and workout your imagination is the goal of this 7-session course, which wraps up with a final two sessions in October. BPL Teen Space Writer-in-Residence Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig will lead participants through writing exercises and feedback sessions designed to provide an encouraging space for creative risk taking. No experience necessary. All writing genres welcome. Come work on poetry, prose, scripts, D&D scenarios, or any other writing that benefits from feedback. Those who sign up in advance and commit to all 7 sessions will receive a free copy of Lynda Barry's What It Is. 

Email Amanda at amandaa@bristol-library.org to sign up.

NOTE: Our workshop space will be an analog, technology-free zone. All laptops, phones, and tablets must be stored and silenced. Participants should bring multiple paper copies of their work in order to get workshop feedback; printing & making copies of work for feedback will be available in the Teen Space.

Knitwits Fiber Arts Group

Thursday

October 15

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!

Halloween Party

Wednesday

October 21

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Join us for a teen Halloween Party with crafts, pumpkin carving, games and activities, a costume contest, pizza, treats, and more! Registration is requested; sign up at https://forms.gle/mmujaoT2v7pVtQ18A.

Tabletop Role-playing Adventure – Honey Heist

Thursday

October 22

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Honey Heist is a fun and funny TTRPG (tabletop role-playing game; D&D is the best-known example) where you roll dice and play as a group of criminal bears trying to complete the perfect heist…to steal honey! It’s simple to learn and play, so it’s a great intro to TTRPGs if you’re new to them, and a lot of fun for experienced players as well. We’ll be playing Honey Heist as a single-session adventure for ages 11-18; no experience is necessary and beginners are welcome!

We’ll provide snacks and all the supplies you’ll need.

Registration is required at https://forms.gle/wz3QrHojko75qfFf9 or by calling 276-821-6192.

Board Game Club

Tuesday

October 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.

Movie Night

Thursday

October 29

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Join us to watch the musical drama film The Greatest Showman (rated PG) and enjoy popcorn and snacks.

AVOCA PROGRAMS

Stories & Crafts for School-age Children

Jack O'Lantern Fairy Light Mason Jars

Thursday

October 1

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Using paint and masking tape, we'll decorate mason jars that can be filled with small lights as a Halloween decoration.

3D Printing At a Glance

Tuesday

October 6

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

In this Senior Planet class, explore how 3D printing is becoming a practical tool for everyday life. This presentation offers an introductory look at what 3D printers can do, how they work, and how they can help with everything from simple home fixes to creative custom projects. In this class you will learn about the Jones Center's 3D printing services. 

Everyone who attends will get a certificate for $3 off their next 3D print.

Felt and Foam Halloween Refrigerator Magnets

Thursday

October 8

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Come color and make refrigerator magnets!

Whodunnit Book Club

Computer Essentials Class

Wednesdays & Fridays

October 20 - November 20

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

We’re excited to host a free digital skills workshop and laptop distribution for members of our community.

Hosted by Bristol Public Library's Jones Center, in collaboration with Senior Planet from AARP, and AT&T, this program will help participants build practical technology skills and receive a refurbished laptop to continue learning at home.

The Computer Essentials Course is intended for adults 60 and over providing hands-on support with everyday digital skills, including using the internet, staying safe online, accessing helpful resources, and building confidence with technology.

Class sizes are limited, and reservations are required. Registration will open on Monday October 5th. To sign up for the class either at Bristol Public Library  or Avoca Branch Library please contact the Jones Center at jcc@bristol-library.org or 276-645-8790.

FRIENDS OF AVOCA LIBRARY

AVOCA TEENS

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

Monday

October 26

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm 

Play a single-session adventure of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition! No experience is necessary; beginners and experienced players ages 11-18 are welcome. 

You do not need to bring a character sheet; we will have premade sheets available to choose from, as well as snacks and all the other supplies you’ll need. 

Registration is required at https://forms.gle/A7VbKtX77F4Mp9yA7 or by calling 276-821-6192.

NEW BOOKS FOR OCTOBER

FICTION

Adams, Ellery  The Liars’ Book Club (Secret, Book and Scone Society)

Andrews, Donna  Jay to the World (Meg Langslow)

Archer, Jeffery  Adam and Eve

Armstrong, Kelley  Dive Bar at the End of the Road

Beaton, M.C.  Dead Before Tea Time (Agatha Raisin)

Bunn, T. Davis  The Christmas Hourglass

Chambers, Becky  As You Wake, Break the Shell

Child, Lee  Chain Reaction  (Reacher)

Clarke, Susanna  The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City

Connelly, Michael  The Hollow (Harry Bosch)

Cosby, S.A.  Truth to Power (Luke Cage)

Cosimano, Elle & Hannah Morrissey  Home for the Homicides (Holly & Mark)

Davis, Fiona Samantha:The Next Chapter (American Girls)

Eason, Lynette  Deadly Charade (FBI New Recruits)

Evans, Richard Paul  Mercy’s Child

Freeman, Brian  Where the Road Ends

Garmus, Bonnie  Peck & Peck

Gilmore, Laurie  Wild Wicked Mate

Gregory, Philippa  Royal Witch

Haines, Carolyn  Joy to the Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney)

Hazelwood, Ali  Bound and Unbound: A Paranormal Novella Duology

Jimenez, Abby  A Married Little Christmas 

Jones, Stephen Graham  Off the Reservation

Kelly, Julia  The Queen of Roses

King, Stephen and Peter Straub  Other Worlds Than These (Talisman)

Kingsolver, Barbara  Partita

Klavan, Andrew  Find Me Nowhere (Cameron Winter)

Kleypas, Lisa  Queen of Lombard Street

Macomber, Debbie  A Date with Santa

McKinlay, Jenn  Witches of Questionable Intent

Michaels, Fern  Blood Money

Morris, Heather  The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse

Mosley, Walter  Hanging and Burning (King Oliver)

Murakami, Haruki  Abandoning a Cat: A Personal Story

Niffenegger, Audrey  Life Out of Order

O’Connor, Carlene  Bury the Wren

Patterson, James  The Family Cross (Alex Cross)

Patterson, James  The Girl in the Lake (Holmes, Margaret, & Poe)

Penny, Louise  Miss Wolcott’s Ghost

Rosenfelt, David  Bark, Humbug (Andy Carpenter)

Stephenson, Neal  D: Heavy Water

Swanson, Peter  Do You See What I See?

Thayne, Raeanne  Cozy Little Christmas

Willig, Lauren  What Happens at Nightfall

Young, William Paul  Return to the Shack

NONFICTION

Black, Riley  Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore

Cooper, Alice  Devil on My Shoulder: A Memoir

De Waal, Frans  Minds I’ve Met: From Denying to Embracing the Inner Lives of Animals

Douglas, Michael  One Helluva Ride

Drury, Bob  The Phantom: The Untold Story of the American Marine the Nazis Could Not Kill

Fitzharris, Lindsey  Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes

Garten, Ina  Simply Ina: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

Grant, Adam  Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Harjo, Joy  Cloud Runner: Poems

Kilmeade, Brian  Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments that Forged the American Mirace

King, Peter  The Game

Marriott, James  The New Dark Ages: The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society

Moaveni, Azadeh  The East Wing:  Power, Intrigue, and the Untold Story of America’s First Ladies

Mozaffarian, Dariush  Food Is Medicine: Healing Our Bodies, Nourishing Our Minds, and Transforming Our Food System

Perry, Sarah  Death of an Ordinary Man

Philbrick, Nathaniel  The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World