Celebrate 60 Years of Learning, Community, and History at Grundy Library!

For 60 years, the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library has been a place where stories come alive, ideas flourish, and neighbors become lifelong learners. Since opening its doors in 1966, the Library has welcomed generations of readers, families, and friends. Now it’s time to celebrate this incredible milestone together!

Save the Date for Our 60th Anniversary Gala!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening celebrating six decades of service to our community.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
6:15 PM

The evening will feature:

• Bestselling author Jo Piazza as our special guest
• A special exhibit showcasing the history of the Grundy Library
• The premiere of a short film exploring the history of libraries in Bristol Borough before 1966
• A chance to celebrate with food, fun, and dancing!

Tickets will be available soon – Check back here soon!

Proceeds from the Gala will support the Library’s education programs, helping us continue our mission of opening doors, inspiring minds, and connecting our community for generations to come.

Celebrate Our 60th Anniversary with Programs for Everyone!

The fun begins well before the Gala with a series of exciting anniversary-themed programs celebrating the spirit of the 1960s, local history, and creativity.

Monday, August 10, at 6pm
Trivia Night: Guess the Decade
Challenge your knowledge of music, movies, pop culture, and memorable moments from decades past. Open to Tween, Teens & Adults. No registration is required!

Friday, August 14, at 6pm
60s Escape the Library!
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in a groovy, decade-inspired escape room adventure! Open to Teens & Adults. No registration is required!

Wednesday, August 19, at 6pm
Marketing a Movement: Protest Art and the First Amendment
Learn how modern social movements were promoted before social media. Explore the intersection of the First Amendment and protest art, and create your own protest buttons and zines, unique to the causes you care about! Open to Adults & Teens. Registration is required.

Wednesday, September 2, at 6:30pm
The Swinging Sixties (Speaker Series)
Join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a lively discussion of major cultural shifts in media, music, social movements and social norms during the 1960s! Open to Adults & Teens. Registration is required.

Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30pm
Oh, That Old Thing: Taking Care of Our History (Speaker Series)
Learn how we preserve treasured artifacts and the stories they tell about our community. Hosted by Meagan Ratini.

Wednesday, September 23, at 6:30pm
Flower Power Teen & Adult Craft Night
Get creative with a colorful evening of 1960s-inspired crafts and fun.

Book Bouquet Workshop
Details are coming soon!

Sixty Years Strong

As we reflect on the six decades of service, we’re reminded that the Library has always been much more than a building filled with books. It’s a place where curiosity is encouraged, friendships are formed, creativity is nurtured, and every generation finds opportunities to learn and grow.

We hope you’ll join us throughout this special anniversary season as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to an exciting future together.

Here’s to 60 years of stories, discovery, and community, and many more to come!