[2] In March 1901, a town meeting action appropriated $50 to help establish a public library.

In March 1902, the Bristol Library Association turned over its property, which included 1095 books and a large collection of magazines, to the town.

The houses were later sold, the money invested, and a portion used to support the annual operation of the library.

Ongoing support for the library comes from tax funds, endowment and investment income, and fundraising.

In 1998, using a combination of funds raised through special events and a town appropriation, a handicapped accessible entrance and lift was constructed on the east side of the building.