ABBREVIATIONS
Braden River: BR
Downtown Central: DWN
Island: ISL
Palmetto: PALM
Rocky Bluff: Rocky
South Manatee: SOM
RR = Registration Required
special events
Grandparents Day Celebration All ages. Make a keepsake craft; photobooth. SAT, SEPT 7, 10 to 12 @ ISL
Downtown Library’s Annual Hiring Fair Explore new waters with over 40 local organizations, including Manatee County Gov. Door prizes for all who register. Free resume consultations, career resources & coffee. In partnership with Manatee Co., CareerSource Suncoast & Goodwill Manasota. MON, SEPT 23, 1 to 4 @ DWN
Hispanic Heritage Festival All ages. Live music, scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, bilingual storytelling, food trucks & community partners. SAT, OCT 5, 11 to 3 @ DWN
Makerspace Launch Check out Palmetto’s new makerspace for ages 8+ (Cricut, microscopes & more). THURS, OCT 17, 4:30 to 5:30 @ PALM
Rocky Bluff’s Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Drop in & celebrate with us. SAT, OCT 26, 10 to 2 @ Rocky
Braden River’s Annual Fall Festival Ages 0-11 & families. Candyland theme. SAT, OCT 26, 1 to 2:30 @ BR
Halloween Party Candy, crafts & Tripping on Legends
performance. Costumes encouraged. THURS, OCT 31, 4:30 to 6:30 @ PALM
Ugly Holiday Sweater Party Ages 13+. Throw on a silly holiday sweater or T-shirt, & enjoy homemade butterbeer & cookies. THURS, DEC 19, 6 to 7 @ PALM
Braden River’s Annual Children’s Holiday Party Ages 0-11 & their families. This year’s theme is Frozen. SAT, DEC 21, 11 to 12 @ BR
Friends of Braden River Holiday Party SAT, DEC 21, 1 to 3:30 @ BR
informational presentationS
Veterans Services Weekly THURS, 9 to 12 @ ISL
ABC Action News’ James Tully Meet this popular morning news anchor. SAT, SEPT 21, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
All About Lemurs With Lemur Conservation Foundation’s Katie Virun. SAT, SEPT 28, 12:30 to 1:30 @ ISL
Living Library: Yoshira Castro Have a 20-minute one-on-one conversation. TUE, OCT 8, 6 to 7:40 @ PALM.RR.
Human Trafficking Awareness Ages 16+. Film & discussion led by the National Council of Jewish Women. THURS, OCT 10, 4 to 5 @ BR
Sugar & Enslavement on the Manatee Archaeological account of the Gamble Plantation, presented by Diane Wallman, USF Asst. Professor of Anthropology. SAT, OCT 12, 2 to 3 @ DWN
Environmental Discussion Group TUE, OCT 15 (Gopher Tortoises...Their Habitat & Why Prescribed Burns Benefit Their Environment), NOV 19 (subject TBD) & DEC 17 (subject TBD), 2 to 4 @ BR
Author Sandy Prindle: Booth’s Confederate Connections Examines a multifaceted conspiracy. TUE, OCT 15, 6 to 7:30 @ PALM
Keys to Success Ages 13+. At a life crossroads? Create goals & build strategies with Sharon Rosnick. WED, OCT 30 & NOV 6, 4 to 5:30 @ BR
NEW! MTC Information Session Explore the various career and trade programs MTC offers, get help filling out an MTC application and find if you might qualify for financial aid and how to make payments. THURS, NOV 7, 10 to 11:30 @ DWN
Veterans Affairs Town Hall Meeting For Veterans & their families. FRI, NOV 8, 2 to 3:30 @ BR
Tools of Native Americans For families. With Parks & Natural Resources. SAT, NOV 9, 1 to 2 @ PALM
Tracing the First Floridians, the Paleoindians FL Public Archeology Network. SAT, NOV 16, 2 to 3 @ PALM
Smart Driver Course Ages 55+. With AARP. WED, DEC 4 & FRI, DEC 5, 5:30 to 7:30 @ Rocky
Irene Curran Presents Charles Dickens WED, DEC 11, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
tech classes
Tech Help Weekly TUE & WED, 2 to 4, THURS, 1 to 4 & FRI 12 to 2 @ BR; Weekly TUE, 2 to 4 @ ISL; First & Third SAT, 10 to 12 @ Rocky; Weekly TUE, 5 to 7 (through NOV 19) & SAT, 2 to 4 (through NOV 23) @ SOM; Second SAT, 9:30 to 11:30 & Fourth THURS, 2 to 4 @ PALM. For BR, SOM & PALM, call for appt: 727-6079 (BR), 755-3892 (SOM) & 722-3333 (PALM).
iPhone & iPad Basics FRI, SEPT 6, 2 to 4 @ ISL; THURS, OCT 17, 10 to 12 @ DWN; TUE, NOV 19, 2 to 4 @ DWN
Windows 10 Tues, SEPT 10, 2 to 4 @ DWN; THURS, SEPT 19, 2 to 4 @ BR; THURS, OCT 10, 10 to 12 @ DWN; WED, NOV 13, 2 to 4 @ PALM
Smartphone Photography FRI, SEPT 13 & TUE, DEC 10, 2 to 4 @ DWN
Library Apps for eBooks, Magazines, Movies & TV TUE, SEPT 17, 2 to 4 @ DWN
Cybersecurity Basics FRI, SEPT 20, 11 to 12 @ PALM; THURS, SEPT 26, 4 to 5 @ Rocky
Internet Search Basics TUE, SEPT 24, 2 to 4 @ DWN
Android Basics WED, SEPT 25, 2 to 4 @ PALM; TUE, OCT 29, 2 to 4 @ DWN; FRI, NOV 15, 10 to 12 @ DWN
Managing Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter Accounts THURS, OCT 3, 2 to 3 @ BR
Intro to Social Media WED, OCT 16, 2 to 4 @ PALM
Siri Tips for iPhones TUE, OCT 22, 2 to 4 @ DWN
Computer Basics in Spanish WED, OCT 23, 2 to 3 @ PALM
Instagram for Beginners TUE, NOV 5, 2 to 4 @ DWN
Streaming TV for Cable Cutters WED, DEC 11, 2 to 4 @ PALM
Great Apps for Seniors TUE, DEC 17, 2 to 4 @ DWN
SPECIAL storytimes
Tree Tops Ages 4-6. Weekly THURS (no class NOV 28), 12:30 to 1 @ BR
Read to a Dog Ages 5+. First SAT, 11 to 12 @ PALM; Second SAT (SEPT 14, OCT 12, NOV 9 & DEC 14), 11:15 to 12:15 @ DWN; SAT, SEPT 21 & NOV 16, 10:30 to 11:30 @ BR
Spooky Family Storytime Trick-or-Treating, costume contest, candy apple bar & games. THURS, OCT 24, 6:30 to 7:30 @ SOM
The Selfish Giant’s Garden Retelling of a classic children’s story with its own unique life lesson & moral. SAT, OCT 26, 10 to 11 @ Rocky
Holiday Homecoming Family Storytime Stories, games, make your own hot cocoa to go mix, crafts & more. SAT, DEC 7, 2 to 3 @ SOM
tutoring
Reading Grades 1 to 5. TUE & THURS, 3:30 to 4:30 @ PALM. RR.
Steam classes
Downtown’s SciClub Ages 8-12. Work in teams to build & program VEX IQ robots. TUE, SEPT 3 to OCT 8, 4 to 6 @ DWN
Girls Who Code Third to Fifth Grade. TUE, SEPT 3 & 17, OCT 1 & 22, NOV 5 & 26, 5:30 to 6:30 @ PALM. RR.
Tween STEAM Club Ages 9-11. SAT, SEPT 7, Balloon Hovercrafts; OCT 5, Aboriginal Dot Painting; NOV 2, Marble Maze Making, 2 to 3 @ SOM
Monthly Hour of Code All ages. SAT, SEPT 14, OCT 12, NOV 9 & DEC 14, 3 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Area 52 Hour of Code Ages 9-13. Learn to code with Minecraft, Star Wars or Frozen with Area 52’s Surface Pros. SAT, SEPT 21, 11:30 to 12:30 @ DWN
SOM Experiment Open Hours Ages 10-18, SAT, SEPT 21, OCT 19, NOV 16 & DEC 21, 2 to 4:30 @ SOM
Spooky Science: Buggin’ Out Ages 10-16. Make a creepy crawly slide to view using our microscopes. THURS, OCT 17, 6 to 7 @ PALM. RR.
youth (ages 12 to 18)
Teen Advisory Board Recommend books, plan events, & earn volunteer hours at the same time. SAT, SEPT 7, OCT 5, NOV 2, DEC 7, 3 to 5 @ BR
Teen Tech Toys Robotics, animation & virtual reality. SAT, SEPT 14, NOV 9, DEC 14, 3 to 5 @ BR
health & wellness
Finding Free, Reliable Health Resources on the Internet FRI, SEPT 6, 2 to 3 @ Rocky
Medicare 101 WED, SEPT 11, OCT 9 & NOV 9, 11 to 12 @ SOM; WED, SEPT 25, OCT 30, NOV 27 & DEC 18, 1 to 1:45 @ PALM; FRI, SEPT 27, 2 to 3 @ Rocky; FRI, OCT 4, 10 to 11 @ PALM; SAT, OCT 5, 1 to 2:30 @ BR
Conquer the Quicksand of Anxiety & Depression Interactive workshop with Terri Hutchison, CMRT, LCCC, LCPC, for individuals, couples & families. THURS, SEPT 12, 4 to 5 @ BR; THURS, OCT 24, 2 to 3 @ ISL; THURS, DEC 12, 6 to 7 @ SOM
Who’s on First: Communication & Conflict Resolution Presented by Terri Hutchison. THURS, SEPT 19, 6 to 7 @ SOM; SAT, SEPT 28, 1 to 2 @ PALM
Mindfulness Meditation Ages 18+. With Dr. Ruth Fishel. FRI, SEPT 20, OCT 18, NOV 15 & DEC 20, 2 to 3 @ Rocky
Meditation Ages 18+. With Sheryl Spikes. SAT, SEPT 21, OCT 5, NOV 16, & DEC 21, 11 to 12 @ ISL
CPR Certification Held last SAT of each month, 9 to 12 @ ISL. RR.
Baby Massage Class With Patricia Cadolino, LMT. Help your baby sleep better, longer & deeper & cry & fuss less. SAT, SEPT 28, 11 to 12:30 @ BR
Smoking/Tobacco Cessation THURS, OCT 17 & DEC 5, 5:30 to 7:30 @ Rocky
Marriage: Covenant or Curse Presented by Terri Hutchison. THURS, OCT 17, 6 to 7 @ SOM
Traveling Light: Life After the Loss of a Spouse THURS, NOV 14, 6 to 7 @ SOM
fitness classeS
Disco Aerobics With Carol Klein. TUE, SEPT 3, 10, 17 & 24; OCT 8 & 22,10:15 to 11:15 @ DWN
Line Dancing With Jean Marcley. Weekly FRI, SEPT 6 to NOV 22 (no class SEPT 20), 10 to 12 @ DWN
Downtown Yoga With Barbara H. Weekly MON, 2 to 3 (no class SEPT 2 & 23, OCT 14, NOV 11; DEC 9-23)
Rollasage Ages 18+. Taught by Jerica King. Learn self-massage techniques using a foam roller. Promotes muscle recovery & increased circulation. THURS, SEPT 12, OCT 10, NOV 14, DEC 12, 1 to 2 @ ISL. RR.
Palmetto Yoga Weekly TUE, OCT 1 to DEC 17, 2 to 3 @ PALM
Half-Hour Home Fitness Instructor Julie Drackett takes you through a core stabilizing/strengthening exercise routine you can do in your own home without equipment. FRI, OCT 4 & DEC 6, 2 to 3 @ DWN
Hawaiian Dance Lesson With Maria “Sunny” Kellner. SAT, OCT 12, 2 to 3 @ Rocky
creative aging (ages 55+)
Drawing 101 With Lucy Barber. Weekly FRI, OCT 4 to NOV 8, 10 to 12 @ DWN. Email jyna.johnson@mymanatee.org to register.
food & nutrition
Instant Pot Cooking With Chef Warren Caterson. THURS, OCT 3, 6:30 to 7:30 @ Rocky
Spanish Cuisine Chef Warren Caterson explores cuisines of Andalucía, Basque Country, Valencia, Catalonia & more. FRI, OCT 11, 2 to 3 @ ISL
The Best Thanksgiving Ever! The No-Muss, No-Fuss Way to Enjoy the Holiday With Chef Warren. SAT, NOV 9, 11:30 to 12:30 @ DWN
No-Bake Cooking Ages 8-18. SAT, NOV 16, 2 to 3 @ ISL. RR.
The Guests Have Just Arrived . . . Now What? With Chef Warren. FRI, DEC 6, 1 to 2 @ PALM; SAT, DEC 7, 11:30 to 12:30 @ DWN
gardening
Intro to Butterfly Gardening With the Sarasota Butterfly Club. WED, SEPT 11, 2 to 4 @ PALM
Master Gardener Second SAT, 10 to 1 @ SOM; Second/Fourth SAT, 10 to 12 @ Rocky; Third SAT, 11:30 to 2:30 @ DWN; SAT, NOV 2 & DEC 7, 10:30 to 12:30 @ ISL
Backyard & Community Composting Tracie Troxler will tell how to register for Manatee Sq. Garden composting drop-off. WED, SEPT 25 & OCT 2, 6 to 7 @ DWN
music
Beginners Ukulele Classes Ages 18+. With Kathleen Reynolds. Weekly WED, OCT 2 to DEC 18, 3 to 4 @ ISL
Advanced Ukulele Classes Ages 18+. With Kathleen Reynolds. THURS, OCT 3, 17, 24 & 31, NOV 7 & 21, DEC 5 & 19, 2 to 3 @ DWN
Advanced Beginners Ukulele Classes Ages 18+. With Kathleen Reynolds. Weekly MON, OCT 7 to DEC 30 (no class OCT 14, NOV 11, DEC 9 & 23), 2 to 3 @ DWN
Lunch, Listen & Learn Bring your lunch or buy lunch at Storybook Café while enjoying concerts. THURS, OCT 17, Undine Shorey (singer/musician/song-writer); NOV 21 Nicholas Hass (jazz guitar); DEC 12 (SCF Chamber Choir Holiday Concert), 1 to 2 @ Rocky
Manatee School for the Arts Holiday Performance Thespian students, TUE, DEC 10, 6 to 7:30 @ PALM
art
Area 52 SAT Art Club For all ages unless noted. SEPT 7, create collage; SEPT 21, screenprint a T-shirt; OCT 19, learn to sew (ages 10+); NOV 2, learn the Cricut (ages 10+); NOV 16, learn to knit; DEC 28, learn to sew (ages 10+), 2 to 5 @ DWN
Coloring for Adults Second & Fourth WED, 12 to 1 @ ISL; WED, SEPT 11 & 25, OCT 2 & 16, 3 to 4 @ SOM
Cricut Workshop With Rachel. Create images & decals. WED, SEPT 11 & OCT 9, 4 to 5:30 @ BR
Coffee & Culture Fridays Second FRI, SEPT 13, Pour art w/ Dixon Lang; Tentative: OCT 11, Vince Gange, how to make windchimes with recycled materials, NOV 8 (TBD), 1:30 to 3:30 @ SOM
Origami Second SAT, 10 to 11 @ ISL
Drop In DIY Ages 18+. Space limited. WED, SEPT 18, OCT 23, NOV 6 & NOV 20, 1:30 to 3:30 @ SOM
Primary Colors: Tween Art Ages 7 to 12. THURS, SEPT 19, Matisse; OCT 17, Salvador Dali; NOV 21, Frida Kahlo; DEC 19, Paper Arts of Japan; 6 to 7 @ BR. RR.
Palmetto Origami Paperfolders With Mee Yean Chin. Limited to 10 students. SAT, SEPT 21, OCT 19, NOV 16 & DEC 17, 1 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Teens Create Workshop THURS, SEPT 26, Zine Workshop; OCT 24, Blackout Poetry; NOV 21, Finger Knitting; 5 to 6 @ BR
Recycled Book Sculptures With Librarian Rachel. THURS, SEPT 26, 5:30 to 7 @ PALM
RB Art Club Ages 6 to 12. With Harrison Ranch Arts Guild. Fourth THURS (no NOV class), 6 to 7 @ Rocky
Crafty Afternoon Fourth SAT, 2 to 3 @ Rocky
Area 52 MON Night Art Club All ages. SEPT 30, seashells craft; OCT 21, learn to crochet; OCT 28, make a book; NOV 18, screenprint T-shirt; DEC 9, Harry Potter crafts; DEC 16, holiday ornaments, 5 to 8 @ DWN
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest Ages 5+. Turn a pumpkin into a favorite book character. Pumpkins & decorating materials provided. Prizes. SAT, OCT 5, 1 to 3 @ ISL
Crafting With Seashells Ages 18+. WED, OCT 30,
1 to 3 @ Rocky
Make Holiday Cards Ages 12+. With Cricut machine. TUE, NOV 12, 6 to 7:30 @ PALM
Bookbinding Ages 18+. With Rachel. WED, NOV 13,
1 to 3 @ Rocky
Cricut Overview For adults. With Judith. Bring your own machine & materials or learn the basics. FRI, NOV 22, 2 to 3:30 @ BR. RR.
Giftsgiving: Make Your Own Bath Bombs Ages 12-18. WED, NOV 27, 2 to 4 @ PALM
Holiday Shadow Box Craft Ages 18+. Shadow boxes provided. TUE, DEC 2, 2 to 3 @ ISL. RR.
Holiday Crafts for Teens Grades 6 to 12. Create your own gifts for holiday giving or treat yourself. SAT, DEC 7, 10 to 12 @ ISL
Make Holiday Ornaments Ages 18+. With Librarian Rachel. WED, DEC 18, 1 to 3 @ Rocky. RR.
Family Gingerbread Fort Competition All ages. Make-do kits/cardboard material provided. Decorating materials encouraged. SAT, DEC 21, 1 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Sewing
Area 52 Learn to Sew Ages 10+.With Instructor Rachel. SAT, OCT 19 & DEC 28, 2 to 5 @ DWN
Basic Sewing For adults. Learn the basics of sewing with our library sewing machines, & make a cool take home item. TUE, NOV 5 & DEC 3, 3 to 5 @ BR
knitting, crocheting & weaving
Knitting Clubs First THURS, 6 to 7:45 @ PALM; Second SAT, 1 to 2:30 @ BR; Fourth SAT, 10 to 12 @ SOM
Crochet Clubs First/Third THURS, 2 to 4 @ ISL (includes knitting); First SAT, 10 to 12 @ SOM; Second SAT, 10 to 11 @ Rocky
Quilting Club Last THURS, 10 to 12 @ lSL
Area 52 Learn to Crochet With Instructor Rachel. MON, OCT 21, 5 to 8 @ DWN
Area 52 Learn to Knit With Instructor Rachel. SAT, NOV 16, 2 to 5 @ DWN
Knit-troduction Ages 12-16. FRI, DEC 27, 1 to 2 @ PALM. RR.
gameS
Mahjong Weekly TUE, 11:30 to 1:30 @ Rocky; Weekly WED, 1 to 3 @ BR; Weekly THURS, 12 to 2:30 @ SOM; Weekly FRI, 10:30 to 1:30 @ PALM (no meet NOV 23); Weekly TUE, 11:30 to 1:30 @ ISL; Weekly FRI, 11:30 to 1:30 @ ISL
Chess Weekly TUE, 3 to 5 @ Rocky; First & Third SAT, 2 to 5 @ BR; First & Third FRI, 2 to 4:30 @ SOM
Scrabble Weekly THURS, 12 to 2:30 @ SOM
Trivia Ages 12+. Second THURS, 6 to 7:30 @ Rocky; SAT, SEPT 21, 2:30 to 4 @ BR; SAT, OCT 12, 3 to 4:30 @ BR; NOV 16, 2:30 to 4 @ BR
Dungeons & Dragons Intro Ages 18+. SAT, SEPT 28,
12:30 to 4:30 @ DWN. RR. Email joel.mimbs@mymanatee.org
Escape Room: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Ages 7-12. SAT, OCT 19, 2 to 3 & 3 to 4 @ BR. RR.
Intro to Tabletop Wargames Ages 13-18. SAT, OCT 26, 12:30 to 4:30 @ DWN. RR. Email joel.mimbs@mymanatee.org
Intro to Tabletop Wargames Ages 18+. SAT, NOV 23, 12:30 to 4:30 @ DWN. RR. Email joel.mimbs@mymanatee.org
writing workshopS
Memoir Writing Fourth TUE, 1 to 2:30 @ BR
NanoWriMo November is National Writing Month. Learn about resources for writing & publishing. FRI, NOV 1, 2 to 3 @ BR
NEW! Elements & Arcs Writing Prompt Workshops With Julieanna Blackwell. Get inspiration for your next writing project in one or both of these sessions: SAT, NOV 9, 11:30 to 1 @ DWN; SAT, NOV 23, 2 to 3:30 @ SOM
book clubS
Books on Tap Ages 21+. First WED, 7 PM @ 3 Keys Brewery & Eatery, 2505 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton.
SOM Sip ‘N Chat Ages 18+. Hot coffee served. First FRI, 10 to 11 (titles TBD).
BR Discussion Group Second TUE, SEPT 10, Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen; OCT 8, Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult; NOV 12, Before the Fall by Noah Hawley, DEC 10, Educated by Tara Westover, 6:30 to 7:30
ISL Time WED, SEPT 11, Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty; OCT 9, Sadie by Courtney Summers; NOV 13, Glory Over Everything by Kathleen Grissom; DEC 11, One Day in December by Josie Silver, 6:30 to 7:30 @ ISL
Rocky Book Club Second WED, 6 to 7
BR Murder by the Book Second THURS. SEPT 12, Sliver of Truth by Lisa Unger; OCT 10, The Drop by Dennis Lehane; NOV 14, She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper; DEC 12, Pursuit by Janet Evanovich, 1:30 to 2:30
ISL Morning Book Club THURS. SEPT 19, Reader’s Choice; OCT 17, Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar; NOV 21, The One-in-A-Million Boy by Monica Wood; DEC 19, The Mermaid Collector by Erika Marks, 10:15 to 11:15
BR Teen Bring Your Own Book Eat snacks while recommending your favorite titles. Third THURS, SEPT 19, Fantasy & Science Fiction; OCT 17, Graphic Novels & Comics; NOV 14, #WeNeedDiverseBooks; 5 to 6
BR Classics Up Close Fourth TUE, SEPT 24, Katherine Mansfield: The Storyteller by Kathleen Jones or any biography of Katherine Mansfield; OCT 22, The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield; NOV 26, My Wars Are Laid Away in Books: the Life of Emily Dickinson or any biography of Emily Dickinson; DEC 17, Essential Dickinson or any book of poetry by the author, Emily Dickinson, 3 to 4
friends' book saleS
Island FRI, OCT 18, 9 to 12 (Members Only*) & 12 to 3 (public); SAT, OCT 19, 9 to 3 @ ISL
Rocky Bluff WED, NOV 6, 1 to 6 (Members Only*); THURS, NOV 7, 12 to 6; FRI, NOV 8, 10 to 5; SAT, NOV 9, 9 to 4 @ Rocky
other social clubS
Kids’ Krew School-aged program featuring crafts, games & STEM activities for kids & their supervising guardian 16+. Weekly TUE & THURS, 3:30 to 4:30 @ SOM
Kids’ ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Grades Third to Fifth. First THURS, SEPT 5, OCT 3, NOV 7 & DEC 5, 6 to 7 @ PALM. RR.
Lego First SAT, 11 to 12:30 @ BR; Second SAT, 2 to 3:30 @ ISL (no class in NOV); Third SAT, 1 to 3 @ Rocky (includes Tinker Toys & K-Nex)
Strong Girls League Ages 14-17. THURS, OCT 10, NOV 14 & DEC 12, 6 to 7 @ PALM. RR.
movieS
Family Movie First SAT, 2 to 4 @ Rocky
Wind Down WED Third WED, 4 to 6 @ Rocky