BPL Children's Library

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BPL Children's Library Bristol Public Library
701 Goode St. Bristol, VA 24201
276-821-6193 The Children's Library at the Bristol Public Library is a magical place for kids.

The transportation theme of "Going Places" captures your imagination as soon as you step through the door of the Food City Reading Room. The area features shelves full of books, comfortable seating just right for sharing a story, and even a pet bird named Citrus! Whether it’s around the corner or across the universe, our children’s library has kids going places! Keep children learning and entertained with many of the programs and activities that the library offers. Here are just a few of the special things that children can enjoy at the library:

40,000 books, magazines, and CDs. A Children’s Mural featuring colorful images from around the world
A Train Station Program Room
Children’s internet access and Children’s Game Computers
Storytimes
Summer and Winter Reading Programs
After-school, holiday, and seasonal programs featuring stories and crafts
Special monthly programming for 8-12 year olds. Join us for story time: Mondays at 11:30 am at BPL
Tuesdays at 10:00am at BPL

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*Children below the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by someone 13 years of age or older in the Children’s Library. Children must be at least 6 years old to sign up for their own library card. A parent or guardian with 2 forms of ID (one with a current address) must be present to sign a child up for a library card.

🎃 Don’t forget to visit our new setup at our activity center! Our Farm Stand will be up from October thru Thanksgiving! ...
10/16/2026

🎃 Don’t forget to visit our new setup at our activity center! Our Farm Stand will be up from October thru Thanksgiving! A perfect picture spot is by Ms Michelle’s Office Door! 👀

While Michelle was on vacation, Ms Selena read about Leaves and made beautiful name signs! 🍃 🍁 🍂
10/16/2026

While Michelle was on vacation, Ms Selena read about Leaves and made beautiful name signs! 🍃 🍁 🍂

Catching up! Fall Storytime during the last week of September featured critters getting ready for winter and leaves! 🍁 🐻
10/16/2026

Catching up! Fall Storytime during the last week of September featured critters getting ready for winter and leaves! 🍁 🐻

It was all about CREEPY CARROTS this week at our storytime programs and school programs! 🥕 👀 😂 Love all the faces!!
10/16/2026

It was all about CREEPY CARROTS this week at our storytime programs and school programs! 🥕 👀 😂 Love all the faces!!

8-12 Year Old Book Club meets today, Wednesday October 14 and next week on Oct 21 from 5-6:00pm! Today we will listen to...
10/14/2026

8-12 Year Old Book Club meets today, Wednesday October 14 and next week on Oct 21 from 5-6:00pm! Today we will listen to audiobook as we craft! 🕷️ 🎃

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09/29/2026

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Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

🦋 We will always Love you, Dolly! 🦋 Thank you for seeing the importance of getting books into children’s hands and crea...
09/25/2026

🦋 We will always Love you, Dolly! 🦋
Thank you for seeing the importance of getting books into children’s hands and creating life long learners! Drop in to check out some of our new books or some old favorites and have your pic made with our butterfly wings and your favorite book! Share your pics in the comments! 💜

Who do you think will win? Hare? tortoise? 🏁 🐇 🐢
09/15/2026

Who do you think will win? Hare? tortoise? 🏁 🐇 🐢

Address

701 Goode Street
Bristol, VA
24201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Telephone

(276) 821-6153

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