The Friends of the Bristol Public Library present Bingo!
Come to the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room on
Thursday, December 14 at 4:00 PM for fun and prizes!
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We have a number of Book Clubs for you!
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM we have Nevermore - our freeform book club. Read what you want and discuss it with our group - we always have a wide variety of books brought to the table. Social chatting goes from 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, and the reviews start at 11:00 AM and run until 12:00 noon. We meet in the Frances E. Kegley Conference room on the upper floor of the library, and the meeting is a hybrid - you can join either in person or Zoom here. Email [email protected] for more information.
Every third Tuesday of the month we host the Bristol Public Library Book Club. This month we will be having a Christmas Party Potluck at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, December 19 in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. Email [email protected] for more information.
Radio Bristol Book Club is a joint venture between the Bristol Public Library and The Birthplace of Country Music Museum. On Thursday, December 28 we will be discussing Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery . Tune in to 100.1 FM WBCM-LP Radio Bristol at 12:00 noon or listen online here.
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Storytime for Toddlers and Pre-School Age:
Mondays at 11:30 AM at Main
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM at Main
Storytime Themes:
December 4 & 5: Elf Yourself!
December 11 & 12: Reindeer
December 18 & 19: Santa Claus
December 25: CLOSED
December 26: Long winter’s Nap
January 1: CLOSED
8-12 Year Old Book Club at Main:
Dec 6 and 13 from 5-6:00pm We will be reading Geronimo Stilton’s A Very Merry Christmas and Geronimo on Ice!
Santa’s Workshop:
Tuesday December 19 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Make 4 crafts, enjoy milk and cookies, play elf games, vote on your favorite tree in the WINTER TREE PARADE, and have your picture made with Brittanee, our ELF ON THE SHELF!
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Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday, December 2, 9, & 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Come play a session of the tabletop role playing game DMed by a teen volunteer or the Teen Librarian! No experience is necessary, but if you haven’t already been to any of our Saturday sessions, email [email protected] or stop by the Teen Space for information on how to join and what you’ll need prepared.
Gaming Club: Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, December 6, 13, 20, & 27. Hang out and play video games and board games!
Gingerbread House Challenge: Thursday, December 7, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Design and create your own edible candy-covered construction, and compete for prizes for Best, Most Creative, and more. Supplies will be provided, and registration is requested at https://forms.gle/pYHQbHPgBQTDsvpm7 to ensure we have enough for everyone.
Cook & Book Group: Thursday, December 14, 4:00 - 5:30 PM. We’ll be making and drinking personalized hot chocolates using a variety of add-ins and reading from The Starspun Web by Sinéad O’Hart. No reading in advance is required, and free copies of the book will be available for participants.
Teen LGBTQ+ Group: Thursday, December 14, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited to join us for discussion, planning for future meetings, and making button pins. We hope you’ll join us to share your ideas!
Art Club: Saturday, December 16, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Get creative and use our array of art supplies to work on projects and make art!
Knitwits: Thursday, December 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Join us for a meeting of our new fiber arts group! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome. If you’re a beginner, come learn how to knit or crochet; we’ll provide supplies and a lesson. Otherwise, bring a project to work on and come hang out!
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Avoca Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Closed Sunday
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Storytime for Toddlers and Pre-School Age:
Wednesdays at 11:30 AM at Avoca
Storytime Themes:
December 6: Elf Yourself!
December 13: Reindeer
December 20: Santa Claus
December 27: Long winter’s Nap
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Snowflake Celebration: Monday, December 11, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Decorate for winter while getting creative! Design and create your own paper snowflakes based on your favorite fandoms, books, or whatever you can imagine. All supplies will be provided.
Cook & Book Group: Monday, December 18, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. We’ll be making and drinking personalized hot chocolates using a variety of add-ins and reading from The Starspun Web by Sinéad O’Hart. No reading in advance is required, and free copies of the book will be available for participants.
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The Jones Center hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Fridays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
The Jones Center is not open on weekends.
December Classes:
Internet Basics
Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This class is a perfect introduction to navigating websites, using search engines, and Internet privacy and security.
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Google Tools & Apps
Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Each week we will explore a different tool from Google. This is a perfect class for anyone with a Chromebook, Android phone or tablet, or a Gmail account. Feel free to pick and choose the classes that interest you.
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Do you (or someone you know) need assistance learning how to use a computer? Struggling with a certain piece of software? We can help!
Give the Jones Center a call at 276-645-8790 to set up an appointment for free computer tutoring.
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Armstrong, Jess The Curse of Penryth Hall
Bradford, Barbara Taylor The Wonder of It All (House of Falconer)
Caine, Michael Deadly Game
Cook, Robin Manner of Death
Frear, Caz Five Bad Deeds
Hedlund, Jody Calling on the Matchmaker
Kane , Darby The Engagement Party
Klassen, Julie A Winter by the Sea
Lawhorn, Ariel The Frozen River
Lindsay, Jeff The Fourth Rule (Riley Wolfe)
O’Connor, Carlene Irish Milkshake Murder (novella with two other authors)
Parks, Adele Two Dead Wives
Preston, Douglas The Lost Tomb: And Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder
Ryan, Annelise Death in the Dark Woods
Shelton, Paige Lost Hours
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