Contact Info
1301 Barcarrota Blvd W
Bradenton, FL 34205
16410 Rangeland Parkway
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Podcast and recording studios are available to reserve at two (2) Manatee Library locations. They feature Mac computers equipped with Garageband and iMovie, Rode Podcasting microphones, monitors, mixers, headphones, and more. Please note that these rooms are sound resistant, but not soundproof.
To reserve the Recording Studio at Central Library, please book online or call (941) 748-5555
To reserve the Recording Studio at Lakewood Ranch Library, book online or call (941) 742-4500
Service Output: Reservation
Hours Available: Hours vary by appointment.
Eligibility: Open to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit manateelibrary.libcal.com/spaces to reserve a Manatee Library Community Room or Study Room.
You may also visit these pages for more information:
Manatee Library full-service locations are open as follows:
Central Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Braden River Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Island Library
Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Lakewood Ranch Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Palmetto Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Rocky Bluff Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
South Manatee Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Little Discovery Center is open:
Monday - Saturday:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (by appointment only)
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (open hours) (Thursdays are 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Holiday, emergency, and other library closures are regularly posted. Sign up for the library eNewsletter to receive information about expected closures.