Brian S.
1/7/2014
The first Bristol Library was established in 1892 and by 1907 a new building in Colonial Revival style was built to accommodate the growing collection of books and people using the library. This...
Bristol Public Library
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5 High St
Bristol, CT 06010
Bristol Public Library has a collection of Bristol city information. Its collection includes photographs, postcards, maps, books, diaries, memoirs, oral histories, high school year s books and scrapbooks. Based in Bristol, Conn., the library has a record of family histories, city directory, church and cemetery records. Its first press was established in 1871 available on microfilm copies, which contains birth notices, marriage announcements, and obituaries of local residents. Patrons interested in researching images of Bristol s past can view hundreds of photographs dating from the nineteenth century to the present. The library has an Information File, which contains material about some of the known houses in Bristol and neighborhoods that are on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, it offers adult and community services as well as computer classes for all ages.
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Kim V.
7/27/2024
Bristol library first opened in 1892; it moved to another location in 1896. Then, in 1907, a colonial revival style building was built for the growing library. Renovations were done throughout the...
Tricia B.
3/25/2023
The Bristol Library is HUGE, and beautiful. It looks like it started out life as one smaller building, and they added on and on, and did each addition seamlessly. There's art everywhere, and your...
A L.
1/22/2023
Beautiful library inside and out with helpful staff and lots of fun programs and classes! History room was closed during my visit but seems to have some cool local historical pieces! Thanks!
Kris H.
7/11/2018
This review is for the children's department and wonderful Summer programs. It is worth a drive from anywhere to visit this library with children. The staff is very energetic and passionate about...
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