Transparent Language offers over 120 languages including indigenous languages like Cherokee, and English as a Second Language for individuals who speak one or more of 30 other languages. It also teaches American Sign Language. You will learn about the program, sign up for an account, and get support.
April Showers bring May Flowers. Make a custom-decorated flower press using the GlowForge laser cutter. Schedule a time to work one-on-one with the Glowforge, no experience is needed. Cost: $10. Contact the Jones Center at jcc@bristol-library.org or call 276-645-8790 to schedule your visit.
Interested in Facebook, but not sure where to start? This class will show you how to set up an account, and explore privacy and security. X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram are also covered. Each week
is a different topic,
join any week.
Classes
MS Word
Wednesdays
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Word to
create documents. This course will go over formatting text, creating documents, cut copy paste, tables, and more.
Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month this group shares in reading and discussing the same book.
This month's title:
Radio Bristol
3rd 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 third Thursday of each month or listen online here.
This month's title:
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
Storytime
Mondays
11:30 am
Children's Library
Themes:
May 6 - Birds
May 13 - Butterflies
May 20 - Flowers
May 27 - CLOSED
Storytime
Tuesdays
10:00 am
Children's Library
Themes:
May 7 - Birds
May 14 - Butterflies
May 21 - Flowers
May 28 - Bees
8 -12 Year Old Bookclub
May 15
5:00 pm -6:00 pm
Children's Library
The Abominable Snowman: Choose Your Own Adventure #1
Summer Reading is right around the corner and signups will begin May 15! Calendars will be available then.
Gaming Club: Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29. Hang out and play video games and board games! At our May 29 meeting, we’ll be holding tournament for Pokkén Tournament DX, with prizes for the top players.
Knitwits: Thursday, May 2, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Join us for a meeting of our fiber arts group! If you’re a beginner, learn how to knit or crochet; we’ll provide supplies and a lesson. Otherwise, bring a project to work on and come hang out!
Dungeons & Dragons: Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, & 25, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Play a session of the tabletop role-playing game DMed by a teen volunteer! No experience is necessary, but if you haven’t already been to any of our Saturday sessions, email amandaa@bristol-library.org or stop by the Teen Space for information on how to join and what you’ll need to be prepared.
Cook & Book Group: Thursday, May 9, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Read from and discuss Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo while making and snacking on sandwiches. No reading in advance is required, and free copies of the book will be available for participants.
Salt Resist Watercolor: Saturday, May 11, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. For this month’s Art Club, have fun with cool abstract watercolor salt techniques!
Board Game Party: Thursday, May 16, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Join us in playing board and card games and enjoying snacks! We have a variety of games to choose from but feel free to bring your favorites to share.
LGBTeens: Thursday, May 16 & Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Our teen LGBTQ+ group meets twice monthly, with a Thursday night planning and discussion meeting and a Tuesday night activity. For our May activity session, we’ll be making stickers! LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited to socialize, learn, and have fun!
5th Thursday Movie Night: Thursday, May 30, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Join us to watch the movie The Princess and the Frog and enjoy popcorn and themed snacks! Costumes are encouraged!
Transparent Language offers over 120 languages including indigenous languages like Cherokee, and English as a Second Language for individuals who speak one or more of 30 other languages. It also teaches American Sign Language. You will learn about the program, sign up for an account, and get support.
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.
Fundraiser
Book Sale
Thursday, May 9
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, May 10
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 11
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Hardcover $1.00
Paperback $.50
Saturday
$1 bag of books!
Come browse for your summer and vacation reading.
AVOCA TEENS
Cook & Book Group: Monday, May 13, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Read from and discuss Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo while making and snacking on sandwiches. No reading in advance is required, and free copies of the book will be available for participants.
Board Game Night: Monday, May 20, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Join us in playing board and card games and enjoying snacks! We have a variety of games to choose from but feel free to bring your favorites to share.
