Children ages 11 and under must be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older in all Library facilities and programs. When a child 11 or under is found unattended, a staff member will attempt to locate the child's parent/caregiver in the library or contact the parent/caregiver by phone and inform him/her of the policy. If a parent cannot be located, law enforcement will be called. Children ages 12 or older may be in the library unsupervised, during hours that school is not in session. For more information: Unattended Children in the Library

To find classes, events, and programs at Manatee Library, visit the Event Calendar. Browse the calendar by scrolling or use the filters and search box on the left of the page.

Not all library programs require registration but many do. If there is availability, you can register by: selecting an event and clicking on Begin Registration button. You will be sent a confirmation email after registration and a reminder email the day before the program begins. If this is an online program, a Zoom link will be included. Stay up to date with all Manatee Library news, programs, and library updates by subscribing to our eNewsletter and following us on social media.

Manatee Library locations are open:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday at Braden River Library and Lakewood Ranch Library: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday at all other locations: CLOSED

Little Discovery Center is open:

Monday - Saturday, by appointment only: 9:00 a.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.