Manatee County Public Library System

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Central Library
1301 Barcarrota Blvd W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941)748-5555
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Braden River Branch Library
4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Phone: (941)727-6079
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Lakewood Ranch Branch Library
16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone: (941)742-4500
Ho

urs:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Little Discovery Center
321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941)742-4058
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Island Branch Library
5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Phone: (941)778-6341
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Palmetto Branch Library
923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941)722-3333
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Rocky Bluff Branch Library
6750 US 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone: (941)723-4821
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

South Manatee Branch Library
6081 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
Phone: (941)755-3892
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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ITS TIMMMMEEEEE! Whether you're hunting for your next great read or stocking up on favorites, there's something for ever...
08/31/2026

ITS TIMMMMEEEEE!

Whether you're hunting for your next great read or stocking up on favorites, there's something for everyone at the Friends' Book Sale at Braden River!
📘Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Members-Only Preview | 3:00–7:00 PM
📗Thursday, Sept. 3 | General Public | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
📕Friday, Sept. 4 | General Public | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
📙Saturday, Sept. 5 | General Public | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

See you there!

08/27/2026

We don’t judge 😉📚

Manatee County Utilities has closed down the intersection in front of the Island Branch for utility work. But luckily th...
08/25/2026

Manatee County Utilities has closed down the intersection in front of the Island Branch for utility work. But luckily the branch remains open! A quick detour is available for all patrons arriving by car.
Palmetto Branch has work in progress but also remains open! Some materials might be temporarily moved so please ask a staff member for assistance.

Did we forget anything? 🤩
08/24/2026

Did we forget anything? 🤩

08/22/2026

Becoming Shelf Aware Episode 1 📚🌟

Check out our digital archive here: https://bit.ly/4ge9vcs

08/19/2026

Best way to find your next read 📚🤣

08/18/2026

❤️📖🚌Our new bookmobile will be bringing books, resources, and the joy of reading directly into the community.

Outreach supervisor Meaghan Darling had the pleasure of joining Commissioner Amanda Ballard on ABC 7 yesterday, more information on the new bookmobile to come!

08/15/2026

New Series Becoming Shelf Aware Starting 8.22.26

08/12/2026

No need to choose… check them all out 😉📚

🌟 A huge congratulations to our Summer Learning Program prize winners! 🌟
08/11/2026

🌟 A huge congratulations to our Summer Learning Program prize winners! 🌟

Address

1301 Barcarrota Blv W
Bradenton, FL
34205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19417485555

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