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The System of Manatee Libraries is closed to the public for walk-in services until further notice. Library staff continue to work Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Please call or contact us through Ask a Librarian. For updates on COVID-19, text ManateeReady to 888-777 and go to mymanatee.org/coronavirus
• Library material donations are suspended indefinitely until further notice.
Curbside Pickup: In order to help serve customers during Phase 1 of the State’s reopening, Manatee Libraries is launching Curbside pickup service on June 1st for items that are being held. The hold pickup service will be available across all its branches, except the LITtle Discovery Center, by appointment only during regular hours while buildings remain temporarily closed to the public. Be sure to place items on hold for the library location where you wish to pick them up. You will receive a notification when your items ready for pickup.
- Pickup Procedures:
1. You will receive a call, text, or email once your holds are ready for pickup.
2. Call your branch and set your appointment.
3. Head to the branch at your appointment time and follow the directions on sign.
4. Staff will check out your items and place them outside on a table for you to grab and go.
Check back often for new resources and information added on our Enjoy From Home page. We are also adding preschool storytime readings and how-to workshops on our YouTube channel.
Our May enewsletter includes an overview of our Job & Career tools, new virtual programming (including improv and writing workshops!) and the beautiful new "Stories From Around the World" YouTube series. Sign up to be sent future enewsletters.