Manatee County Public Library System

Manatee County Public Library System The official page for Manatee County Public Library System. Discover Your Story @ Manatee Library Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Central Library
1301 Barcarrota Blvd W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941)748-5555
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Braden River Branch Library
4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Phone: (941)727-6079
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Lakewood Ranch Branch Library
16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone: (941)742-4500
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Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Little Discovery Center
321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941)742-4058
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Island Branch Library
5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Phone: (941)778-6341
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Palmetto Branch Library
923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941)722-3333
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Rocky Bluff Branch Library
6750 US 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone: (941)723-4821
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

South Manatee Branch Library
6081 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
Phone: (941)755-3892
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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06/03/2026

It happens to the best of us. 🤷‍♀️📚

When you get your Library card you can check out all the books, audiobooks and more that your heart desires. 🤭📖

Get started at mymanatee.org/library

Summer learning at the library is underway and the adventure is just getting started! From hands-on crafts and exciting ...
06/02/2026

Summer learning at the library is underway and the adventure is just getting started! From hands-on crafts and exciting kickoff celebrations to special visits from Marty the Marauder, families across Manatee County are already hitting the road on this year’s Roadtrip USA Summer Learning Program.

There’s still plenty of fun ahead! Explore upcoming summer learning events at your local library branch and register your child for the reading challenge on Beanstack to start earning rewards, prizes, and unforgettable summer memories. 🚗📚☀️ https://bit.ly/45oTjQl

A full week of library fun is ahead! From comic book conversations to summer learning, there’s something happening at ev...
06/01/2026

A full week of library fun is ahead! From comic book conversations to summer learning, there’s something happening at every branch.

See what’s happening this week and find an event near you: https://bit.ly/3ZjKeEA

The Little Learners Program at Arts4All Florida is hosting free, four-week, one-hour classes for kids aged 2-6 years old...
05/30/2026

The Little Learners Program at Arts4All Florida is hosting free, four-week, one-hour classes for kids aged 2-6 years old with disabilities. Each class will feature a literacy-based lesson, featuring classic children’s books, vocabulary words, ASL signs, opposites, sensory experiences, and an in-person art activity designed to teach the FL DOE’s Office of Early Learning’s Benchmarks for Early Education. Sessions are on 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 from 10am - 11am.

Please note: Families are expected to attend all four one-hour sessions. This is not a drop-off program. Parents must stay with their students at all times.

Register: https://bit.ly/43BwmHs

05/29/2026

Summer adventures begin May 30! ☀️📚

The Summer Learning Program is officially kicking off on Beanstack, and we’re inviting readers of all ages up to 18 to join the fun all summer long! Log your reading, earn milestone rewards, and discover exciting programs and activities at your local library branch. https://bit.ly/45oTjQl

Don’t miss our Summer Learning Kickoff Events happening at each branch, packed with family fun, activities, and everything you need to start your reading adventure! https://bit.ly/4fkqUA9

Let the summer reading journey begin! 🚗✨

This photo from the 1986 Summer Reading Program at South Manatee Library captures two young readers posing in a handmade...
05/28/2026

This photo from the 1986 Summer Reading Program at South Manatee Library captures two young readers posing in a handmade hot air balloon, ready to soar into a summer of stories and imagination.
Forty years later, the Summer Reading Program continues to inspire young minds, encourage lifelong learning, and create lasting library memories. While the programs have evolved over the years, the adventure of reading remains timeless.

Were you part of a Manatee County Library Summer Reading Program growing up? We’d love to hear your memories in the comments! 💙📖

5/29/26 UPDATE: The Island Branch will resume normal operating hours.Library Closure: The Island Branch will be closed b...
05/28/2026

5/29/26 UPDATE: The Island Branch will resume normal operating hours.

Library Closure: The Island Branch will be closed beginning Thursday, May 28, until further notice due to flooding in the area surrounding the library. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

05/27/2026

Looking for a fun way to keep your child reading all summer long? Kids and teens ages 0–18 can earn free prizes just for reading!

Join us for the Summer Learning Program beginning Saturday, May 30, at your local library branch. Register today through the Beanstack app and get ready for a summer filled with reading, learning, and rewards. 📚☀️🎉

https://bit.ly/45oTjQl

Join the Braden River Library and Manatee County Animal Welfare to kick-off Summer Learning with an adoption day event! ...
05/26/2026

Join the Braden River Library and Manatee County Animal Welfare to kick-off Summer Learning with an adoption day event! Meet & greet with available cats and kittens and sign up for the library's Summer Learning Program. 🐱🐾

📍 Braden River Branch | 4915 53rd Ave E
📆 Saturday, May 30 from 10am - 12pm
No registration is required.

Memorial Day Closure: All library branches will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. All branches wil...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Closure: All library branches will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. All branches will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Address

1301 Barcarrota Blv W
Bradenton, FL
34205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19417485555

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