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Free Verse Poetry Class
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreA great opportunity for local poets! Join Connecticut Poet Emeritus Dr. Roger Singer to discover your style and explore publishing your works! You will learn from the examples and inspirations of famous poets and the practice of your own writing. Dr. Singer stresses that all verse is good and commendable. His goal is to make [...]
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Graphic Novel Club: Lord of the flies
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreJoin us in person for a fun dive into the graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies! Whether you’re a fan of the book or new to the story, this club is a chill space to chat, share ideas, and enjoy some great art together. Bring your thoughts and let’s explore this classic through [...]
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Silent Reading Meetup -Drop In-
Manross Memorial Library 260 Central Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreLooking to meet other book lovers? Quiet reading, coffee & tea, followed by a little socializing, if you wish. This ongoing program meets every other Saturday at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, September through November. Drop-In. Manross Library @ #860-584-7790.
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Sensory Information Forum
5 High Street, Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CTMoreWhat is it like to be Deaf in a hearing world? What is it like to be blind in a sighted world? Join us for the Sensory Information forum presented by the Bristol Commission for People with Disabilities. The afternoon includes expert speakers, information tables, and light refreshments. Sign Language Interpreters available. Sponsored by the [...]
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Free Verse Poetry Class
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreA great opportunity for local poets! Join Connecticut Poet Emeritus Dr. Roger Singer to discover your style and explore publishing your works! You will learn from the examples and inspirations of famous poets and the practice of your own writing. Dr. Singer stresses that all verse is good and commendable. His goal is to make [...]
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A Night @ the Opry w/ Gunsmoke
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreA musical journey with the band Gunsmoke to "the show that made country music famous!" A Night at the Opry features a musical journey with the band Gunsmoke to Nashville, Tennessee, to experience the legendary "show that made country music famous": The Grand Ole Opry. Gunsmoke is enshrined in the Connecticut Country Music Hall of [...]
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Tea & Trivia VI: Halloween Theme
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreJeopardy-style general trivia game with Halloween-themed categories & refreshments Join us for a special general topic Jeopardy-style trivia game with Halloween-themed categories and refreshments. Join us for a fun evening of trivia, fellowship, and prizes. 18+ RSVP: bristollib.com, in-person at the library, or by calling: 860.584.7787 x 3
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Tech Support Drop-in Hour
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreTech Support Drop-in Hour. Come to the lab and ask your technology questions. No charge - More information: visit the Computer Lab or call: 860.584.7787 x 2030.
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Silent Reading Meetup -Drop In-
Manross Memorial Library 260 Central Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreLooking to meet other book lovers? Quiet reading, coffee & tea, followed by a little socializing, if you wish. This ongoing program meets every other Saturday at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, September through November. Drop-In. Manross Library @ #860-584-7790.
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Special Screening: Vintage Frankenstein Double-Feature
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreCelebrate Halloween with a special screening of two vintage Frankenstein films: the silent film, and first ever Frankenstein movie: Frankenstein (1910), and the classic 1931 film starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, and Boris Karloff! Run times: Frankenstein (1910): 16 minutes, Frankenstein (1931): 1 Hour, 10 minutes. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Bristol Public Library. [...]
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Basics of Hand Sewing and Mending
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreGet ready to fix up your favorite clothes and learn some cool hand sewing tricks in a chill, hands-on session. Once you know the essentials, we move on to mending items you bring in. Basic sewing tools and thread are supplied. First Monday of the Month @ 5:30 PM RSVP at the Circulation Desk, www.bristollib.com, [...]
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America 250: Declaring Independence: The Language That Challenged an Empire
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreMore than an historical milestone, the Declaration of Independence is a masterful use of language. This talk examines the Declaration of Independence as a bold piece of writing designed to persuade, provoke, and endure. Blending rhetorical analysis with a full reading of the text, it brings the document to life as a spoken argument rather [...]
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