The
Florida Library Association’s 2016 Library of Year and two-time
Innovation winner, the Manatee County Public Library System supports the
County’s growing community and visitors through a wide range of
educational and technological resources and programs at seven facilities in
downtown Bradenton (Riverwalk), the east county region, the south
county area, Holmes Beach, Palmetto and Ellenton. In 2019, Manatee Libraries were visited by nearly 800,000 customers who made use
of our resources over 4.5 million times (a record high!). We offer a
wide array of digital eBook/eAudio/movies; unique collections such as early literacy kits, telescopes, tools and museum passes; databases; classes; and special events
for people of all ages. Check us out!