Tingley Memorial Library

06/23/2026

We're excited for America 250! Come grab a book celebrating our country's history.

06/13/2026

We will be closed Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

04/28/2026

We'd like to give a huge thank you to the Kiwanis of Anna Maria Island for generously donating the funds for an activity table and toys for the children's area. It's already a hit with our littlest library users!

04/22/2026

Happy National Library Week! Find your joy in a great beach read from the library.📘🏝️😎

04/14/2026

Need a sunny spot to work? Come visit us from 10-3 and get your digital nomad on.

04/07/2026

We want to give another huge thank you to Rhea Lana's Manatee for donating over 600 children's books, puzzles, and family board games to the library. The families who live in and visit Bradenton Beach will be greatly enriched by this great haul!

04/06/2026

Whether you give via GoFundMe, Zeffy, or a check, your donations is deeply appreciated, and your name will be added to our honor wall.

A library is more than a building. It’s where neighbors connect, children… Tingley Memorial Library needs your support for Repair the Tingley Memorial Library

04/02/2026

A Letter to Bradenton Beach and Surrounding Communities

A library is more than a building. It’s where neighbors connect, children discover a love of reading, and a community comes to life. For over 30 years, Tingley Memorial Library has proudly served the residents and visitors of Bradenton Beach, and we’re honored to be part of what makes our city special.

Since opening, the library has operated solely on donations, not tax dollars. In 1986, a generous donation from resident Beulah Tingley made it possible to build and operate a public library in Bradenton Beach. A trailblazer of her time, she championed causes across Florida and even seconded President Roosevelt’s nomination in 1932. Her legacy continues to benefit generations.

Today, while the building remains structurally sound, hurricane damage and Florida’s climate have created an urgent need for major repairs beyond our current means. We’re asking for your help.

Your contribution will support replacing the HVAC, front stairs, accessibility ramp, and emergency back stairs. With these improvements, the library's dedicated volunteers and part-time staff member can continue connecting readers with books, preserving local history, and hosting community programs. Contributors will be recognized on the library’s donor wall.

Thank you for helping sustain this vital part of our community and heritage.

Sincerely,

Bradenton Beach Public Library, Inc
In support of the Tingley Memorial Library

🌟 Join us in repairing the Tingley Memorial Library 🌟A library is more than a building. It’s where neighbors connect, children discover a love of reading, and a community comes to life. For over 30 years, Tingley Memorial Library has proudly served the residents and visitors of Bradenton Bea...

04/01/2026

We're not foolin'—we love our library patrons of all ages!