Bristol Public Library

05/30/2026

Our Teen Summer Reading Program begins Wednesday, June 3! Ages 11-18 can join us for a variety of programs throughout June and July, from crafts to book clubs to an escape room, and compete for prizes by reading. We'll be starting off the summer with a Kickoff Party on June 3! You can register for the Teen Summer Reading Program now at https://linktr.ee/bplteens

05/28/2026

It's here!!!

We are thrilled to present the inaugural episode of the Bristol Public Library Podcast! Recorded in our Audio Booth at the Jones Center, tune in to discover the schedule for the upcoming Summer Reading Program.

https://media.blubrry.com/3958095/content.blubrry.com/3958095/Summer_Reading_Podcast_RD.mp3

We would love it if you shared it, too!

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

Register today for this relaxing art workshop on May 23. Spots are filling up fast!

05/08/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 PM for the ArtEx Awards Ceremony and Reception, taking place in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room.

Appalachian Promise Alliance is pleased to support ArtEx, the juried art program for area high school art classes. Catch the art displayed at Bristol Public Library gallery, awards announced and ribbons placed on May 9th. The artwork is displayed through May 15. Congratulations to all the artists on display! Thanks to all who made this possible--the committee, the donors, the art teachers, the juror, BPL staff and many more! Believe in Bristol

05/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE! A GREAT AMERICA 250 PROGRAM, MAY 11TH, 6:30PM AT THE BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

05/06/2026

Today Wednesday May 6:
10:00am Nature Story Circle at Steele Creek Park Nature Center- Bees!
11:30am Storytime at Avoca Branch Library-Seeds!
4:00pm Stories with Mrs Michelle at BPL Citrus’s Corner- Get Curious!
4:30pm Pereda “Pete” Paty Sensory Garden at Citrus’s Corner
5-6:00pm 8-12 Year Old Book Club begins reading STICK CAT!

05/05/2026

We still have room in our two upcoming Chromebook Classes:
Digital Creativity With Canva: Thursdays 10-12, May 7-June 4
Google Workspace: Mon & Thu 2:30-5 Mon May 11- Thu May 21
YOU GET TO KEEP THE CHROMEBOOK!
Contact the Jones Center at [email protected] or 276-645-8790 to make reservations or for questions.

05/04/2026

Explore a multitude of galaxies in the pages of a book!

04/23/2026

Glowforge Popup at Bristol Public Library!
Join us Fri, 4/24 and make your own keychain or jewelry (earrings, pendant, charm etc.) using the Jones Center's Glowforge laser engraver.

There is no cost for this event, no prior experience necessary.
Drop in between 10-12 or 2-4, in the upstairs hallway (near the log cabin).