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Beginning on June 8th through July 24th, 2021 the Braden River Branch of the Manatee county Public Library System will offer curbside services to the public while the library is closed for construction.

The Florida Library Association (FLA) honors outstanding libraries and supporters during its annual conference, and two of Manatee Libraries’ Friends’ groups will be awarded this year.

Beginning on Monday, April 12th, 2021, the libraries will be resuming their regular business hours and extending the time limits for library visitors.

New Library Services Manager, Elizabeth Partridge, brings with her three Master’s degrees and a unique combination of experience, that includes serving as Literacy Coordinator.

Katz was selected for founding 805 Lit + Art in 2015, one of the first online literary magazines published by a library system, which has grown into an award-winning, international arts magazine.

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Opening reception for new exhibit in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s right to vote