A Look Back Through Photos

 Back in July, Ashley Stiltner and Jan Detrick had the opportunity to thank the Bristol Tennessee City Council in person for the community grant that has allowed JLB to sponsor more Little Free Libraries in Bristol. We're so thankful that we get to make reading more accessible for our community members, especially for the children in our community! 

 We started the year with a focus on the importance of blending community service with fellowship. Our meetings this year have been filled with good food and conversation -- and this initiative has only helped our ideas grow even more!  

 At Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September, JLB volunteers hosted a Little Free Library Book Drive! Thanks to all of the donations, both at Children's Day and otherwise, children in Bristol have no shortage of books to read. We hope that these Libraries will become a cornerstone for Bristol's reading community and bolster an emerging generation of readers. 

 Our provisional class this year has jumped right in and contributed to our organization in a significant way. We couldn't be more proud of them or excited to see the impact that they are going to make on the JLB and in our Bristol community! 

 Thanks to a generous donation by Bristol's new McAlister's Deli, many more families were served through the Thanksgiving Baskets food drive. Our community partners make such a difference not only for our organization's mission, but also for the breadth of people whom we are able to serve. 

 This fall brought the return of a beloved past JLB tradition, Bargain Bonanza! Not only did the sale help us fund our signature project, it also offered Bristol a fabulous shopping spree just in time for the holidays.