Manross Memorial Library

06/17/2026

Today, Manross Memorial Library proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Georgine Downes Cawley Garden. This beautiful garden was generously donated by her son, Peter Cawley, and daughter-in-law, Leslie Cawley, in honor of Georgine's memory. The garden was thoughtfully designed and planted by landscape architect Claudia Dinep of OUTSIDE Landscape Architecture and Ecological Design. Its native plantings and welcoming design beautifully complement our existing certified Monarch Waystation, which is lovingly maintained by library staff and dedicated volunteers from the Friends of the Bristol Public Library. We invite everyone to visit our gardens this summer to enjoy these vibrant outdoor spaces. While you're here, be sure to participate in our Monarch Garden Scavenger Hunt, taking place throughout July. We look forward to welcoming you! Thank you to City Council Liaison Steve Seymour and members of the Friends of the Library for joining us today.

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

We're incubating quail eggs! These beautiful little eggs are due to hatch on or around Monday, June 29. After two weeks at the library, the chicks will return to the farm on Thursday, July 16. Come say hello and learn about the incubation process!

06/15/2026

There's still room in tomorrow night's program. Give us a quick call to register: #860-584-7790.🎍

06/15/2026

The Manross Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Please note that we are also closed on Saturdays until September 12, 2026.

06/12/2026

Thank you to the Kindness Club from Mountain View Elementary School and their teacher, Mrs. Parent, for setting up the Kindness Table at the Manross Library. It was wonderful to see so many patrons smile as they enjoyed Kind bars accompanied by personalized notes and bookmarks. Your thoughtful gesture brought a little extra joy to our community and brightened many people’s day. Thank you for spreading kindness!

06/12/2026

The new library app is now available to download on the Apple and Android app store! Search the app store for the Library Connection Mobile app. You will have to reset your password or call the circulation desk at (860) 584-7790 for a librarian to create your pin/password.

With the new app you’ll be able to access your account information and your e-library card. You’ll also be able to search the catalog and request items. Try it today!

06/11/2026

Summer Reading is coming to the Bristol libraries! Sign-ups for children and teens begin on Monday, June 22. Read every day and visit the library each week to earn prizes and, of course, enjoy awesome books!

06/10/2026

This Friday at our Memory Cafe we'll be playing bingo! Registration preferred @ #860-584-7790.

06/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 6th @ 10:30 AM, for the Spanish Chat Group. Manross Library #860-584-7790.