SEPTEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING CLOSURES

EXCITING NEWS!

Bristol Public Library's Homer & Ida Jones Creative Arts, Technology, and Workforce Development Center (Jones Center) receives the  TOP Grant and TN Tech Grant!

The Jones Center received a Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grant to improve digital literacy instruction in the community. The TOP grant totaled $17,448. The Tech Grant totaled $8,116.

The TOP Grant enables the library to offer Wi-Fi hotspots to patrons at both the Main and Avoca branches who may lack internet access, in addition to providing digital literacy training.

The TN Tech Grant is available for public libraries to replace or purchase technology for use by staff or the public.  

The Jones Center has a wide array of offerings throughout the year, including classes on using digital devices, applications, and their features.

FUNDRAISER

PROGRAMS

Craft

BRISTOL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Adult Coloring

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

KING INSTITUTE FOR FAITH & CULTURE

THE JONES CENTER

Hours

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

Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

EXCITING NEWS!!!

The Bristol Public Library is proud to announce the launch of a new Audio Booth, offering the community a professional space to create high-quality audio for podcasts, oral histories, music projects, voiceovers, and more.

This exciting addition builds upon the Bristol region’s rich legacy of storytelling and music——and invites a new generation to record, preserve, and share their own creative works.

The Audio Booth was made possible through the generous support of the Bristol Public Library Foundation, whose funding provided both the booth and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure a professional yet accessible recording experience.

The Audio Booth is free to use for all library cardholders. First-time users must complete a brief orientation session before making a reservation to ensure they are comfortable with the equipment and recording process. Teens under 18 must have parent or guardian permission, and adult supervision may be required.

“Our region has always been known for its music and storytelling traditions,” said TJ DeWitt, Director of the Jones Center of the Bristol Public Library. “This Audio Booth brings that legacy into the digital age, giving community members the tools to create and share their own voices and ideas.”

The Bristol Public Library extends its sincere gratitude to the Bristol Public Library Foundation for making this exciting new service possible. The Audio Booth is located in the Homer & Ida Jones Creative Arts, Technology and Workforce Development Center of the Bristol Public Library.

Audio Booth Features

• Soundproof booth for professional-quality audio.
• User-friendly equipment designed for all skill levels.
• Perfect for podcasts, oral histories, music demos, and more.

Audio Booth reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Jones Center at 276-645-8790 or jcc@bristol-library.org.

Audio Booth Training

Thursday, September 4 - 10:30 AM

Saturday, September 13 - 10:00 AM

Tuesday, September 16 - 5:30 PM

Friday, September 26 - 3:00 PM

The Jones Center

Includes the mandatory orientation for first-time users plus an introduction to basic editing techniques to enhance recordings.

Cross-Stitch Bookmarks

Monday

September 15

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Jones Center

Create a custom bookmark using cross-stitch techniques! Supplies will be provided.

 Intro to Estate Planning

Wednesday

September 17

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The Jones Center

A simple plan is better than no plan! Get to know a few free and low-cost resources that make it simple to plan your estate.

Podcasts at a Glance

Tuesday  

September 23

3:00 PM

The Jones Center

Learn what podcasts are, why they’re so popular, where to find them, and which shows are making waves today.

Free Your Photos

Wednesdays  

September 24 - December 3

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

The Jones Center

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!

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

After-School Stories and Apple-Tasting on Monday, September 22, 

from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm!

TEEN LIBRARY

Dungeons & Dragons

We now have two D&D groups!

A Saturday group and a Monday group; both require registration. Saturday D&D is currently full, but you can be added to the wait list and notified when a spot opens up; Monday D&D may still have some spots available. 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

September 6, 13, & 27

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

• Monday Group:

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

September 8 & 22

We’re beginning a new Monday campaign this September; it will meet every other week.

LGBTeens

Twice Monthly

Our teen LGBTQ+ group meets twice monthly, with a Thursday night planning & discussion group and a Tuesday night activity. LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited to come socialize, learn, and have fun!

Discussion Group:  

Thursday, September 11

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for discussion and snacks.

Queer Cozied Poetry Night:

Tuesday, September 23

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, snacks, and poems at our cozy poetry night. Bring your own poetry or a favorite poem by someone else to share, or just come relax and listen. If you prefer not to read aloud, we’ll have a designated reader to share any poems you bring.

AVOCA PROGRAMS

Stories & Crafts for School-age Children

Podcasts at a Glance

Tuesday

September 30

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Learn what Podcasts are and where to find them! 

Podcasts are an increasingly popular form of entertainment and a great source of information on all kinds of topics. In this lecture, you'll learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.

FRIENDS OF AVOCA LIBRARY

AVOCA TEENS

DIY Fidget Toys

Monday

September 15

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Create your own small toys to fidget with! We’ll provide supplies to make several different types, or get creative and design your own.

Cook & Book Group

NEW BOOKS FOR AUGUST

FICTION

Aoyama, Michiko  The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park

Archer, Jeffrey  End Game (William Warwick)

Armentrout, Jennifer L.  The Primal of Blood and Bone (Blood and Ash)

Barrett, Lorna  A Perilous Plot

Bentley, Don Denied Access (Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp)

Black, Holly  Thief of Night

Brennan, Allison  Don’t Say a Word

Brown, Dan The Secret of Secrets

Cleeton, Chanel  The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes

Cleeves, Ann  The Killing Stones (Jimmy Perez)

Deaver, Jeffery The Grave Artist (Sanchez & Heron)

Feehan, Christine Deadly Storms

Follett, Ken Circle of Days

Francis, Felix Dark Horse

Galbraith, Robert  The Hallmarked Man (Cormoran Strike)

George, Elizabeth  A Slowly Dying Cause (Lynley)

Gilmore, Laurie  The Gingerbread Bakery 

Herron, Mick  Clown Town 

Hilderbrand, Elin  The Academy

Ishida, Syou We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat

Jance, J.A.  The Girl From Devil’s Lake (Brady)

Jonasson, Ragnar The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer (Hulda)

Kelly, Julia  A Dark and Deadly Journey (Evelyne Redfern)

Klassen, Julie  A Sea View Christmas

Krueger, William Kent Apostle’s Cove

Lewis, Beverly  The Christmas House

Mackintosh, Clare Other People’s Houses

McCall Smith, Alexander In the Time of Five Pumpkins (No. 1 Ladies)

McEwan, Ian  What We Can Know

Mosley, Walter Gray Dawn (Easy Rawlings)

Novik, Naomi  The Summer War

Osman, Richard The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club)

Patterson, James  Billion-Dollar Ransom

Robb, J.D.  Framed in Death

Ryan, Hank Phillippi  All This Could Be Yours

Scalzi, John  The Shattering Peace (Old Man’s War)

Smirnoff, Karin The Girl with Ice in Her Veins (Lisbeth Salander)

Steel, Danielle  The Portrait

Thorogood, Robert Murder on the Marlow Bell

Woodward, M.P.  Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity (Jack Ryan, Jr.)

NONFICTION

Brown Woolley, Christine  Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family and Finding Freedom

Campbell, Alyssa Blask  Big Kids, Bigger Feelings:  Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids

Cowley, Robert The Killing Season: The Autumn of 1914, Ypres, and the Afternoon That Cost Germany a War

Edward, John & Hilland, Robert  Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent’s Search for Hope and Justice

Kotb, Hoda  Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life

Lepore, Jill We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution

Pinker, Steven  When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows

Presley, Priscilla Softly, As I Leave You:  Life After Elvis

Roach, Mary Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy