The Downtown Bradenton Library branch will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr., day.
Get a library card! Library Cards are FREE to people who reside, own property, go to school, and/or work in Manatee County.
Know Before You Go: All six of Manatee Libraries’ full-service locations are open at limited occupancy during normal operational days, but all will close one hour early to allow staff time to disinfect surfaces in all public areas.
- The LITtle Discovery Center (for ages 2 to 5 and their parents/caretakers) has reopened by appointment Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 941-748-5555, x3807 to schedule your family's 45 minute playdate.
- Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
- Face coverings and temperature checks will be required, and the staff asks that customers limit their visits to 30 minutes in order to accommodate more customers while adhering to occupancy guidelines.
- Computers will be available but are limited to one 30-minute session per visitor per day.
- For more detailed information, please see our Library Reopening FAQ's page.
Your library is Fine Free! Overdue fines will not be charged for undamaged items returned to the library.
For updates on COVID-19, text ManateeReady to 888-777 and go to mymanatee.org/coronavirus
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