Enjoy from home!

eBooks, audiobooks, video, research, learning and more from Manatee Libraries:

Entertainment: Movies, Music & more

eBooks and eAudiobooks

NEW! Tutor.com

Language Learning

News & Current Events

Lynda.com Tutorials

Learning Express

Kids InfoBits

What to Read Next

Top Teen Reads of 2019

Digital puzzles, escape rooms, I SPY, learning games, and arts and crafts videos (original creations by Manatee Libraries staff!)

Manatee Libraries’ Historic Digital Collections

805 Lit + Art Journal

The Old Manatee tour on the Florida Stories app

ALL library digital services are listed here: Library Digital Resources

eBooks, virtual tours, concerts, learning and more from trusted websites:

Free eBooks and online books

Free online learning

 
Museums, History, Archives, Arts & Culture

Open Culture

Free streaming music and live online concerts

Digital jigsaw puzzles

Be outdoorsy (from the great indoors)


Keep movin' (in place)!


See many more recommendations for information and entertainment here: https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/manatee_county_public_library_system/research___learning/recommended_websites

**Manatee County disclaims any warranty as to the quality or accuracy of electronic information via external sites on the Internet.  Proceed with all activities and exercises at your own risk.**

Kids' virtual storytimes, online activities and learning:

    Online learning

     

    Virtual storytimes and reading


    Online activities

    Music

    Song Maker

    **Manatee County disclaims any warranty as to the quality or accuracy of electronic information via external sites on the Internet.  Proceed with all activities and exercises at your own risk.**



    No access to the Internet at home?

    • During the school shutdown, free for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who don’t already have internet through the company: call Spectrum 1-844-488-8398 

    • All of Comcast Xfinity's Wi-Fi hotspots will be free and available to non-Xfinity users. Anyone can look for "xfinitywifi" as the network to connect with. 
    • New Internet Essentials (from Comcast) customers who qualify as low-income will receive two free months of Internet service (which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax). Apply by April 30, 2020. https://www.internetessentials.com/covid1

    Questions? Need help?

    For library-related questions, please call 941-748-5555, text 941-234-0394 , or email library@mymanatee.org

    For a wealth of information related to COVID-19 at the County and state level see this page: mymanatee.org/coronavirus

    If the above page does not answer your questions, contact Manatee 311 

    Businesses and working individuals who need assistance: see the Recover Manatee page

    Active food pantries in Manatee County

    Manatee MEGA Pantry at State College of Florida



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