Manatee County Public Library System

Manatee County Public Library System The official page for Manatee County Public Library System. Discover Your Story @ Manatee Library Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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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06/26/2026

The wind keeps taking me to Manatee Library🌬️📚

Some moments in life just really stand out! 🤩
06/26/2026

Some moments in life just really stand out! 🤩

the power of the girl grip: library edition ✨📚
06/24/2026

the power of the girl grip: library edition ✨📚

06/23/2026

Best way to spend the summer ☀️📚🕶️🏖️

Pick a book emoji and let fate pick your next library event! 📖 🔮Library event calendar here: https://bit.ly/3YwPjJz
06/22/2026

Pick a book emoji and let fate pick your next library event! 📖 🔮
Library event calendar here: https://bit.ly/3YwPjJz

District 5 Commissioner, Dr. Bob McCann, invites interested citizens to attend his Town Hall on June 22, from 5:30 - 7:3...
06/20/2026

District 5 Commissioner, Dr. Bob McCann, invites interested citizens to attend his Town Hall on June 22, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Rocky Bluff Library (6750 US 301 N, Ellenton).

Earlier this week we had the talented Windell Campbell telling tall tales spun with action, puppets, and movement! This ...
06/19/2026

Earlier this week we had the talented Windell Campbell telling tall tales spun with action, puppets, and movement! This is just one of the many Summer Learning Program events happening this summer, take a look at our calendar and find your next fun adventure! 🧸📚 https://bit.ly/3YwPjJz

Start your engines, readers!Roadtrip USA Summer Learning Program is here, and every page turns into a new adventure and ...
06/16/2026

Start your engines, readers!
Roadtrip USA Summer Learning Program is here, and every page turns into a new adventure and an exciting reward along the way!
📚 Read 5 hours = 1 FREE book + Jeremiah’s Italian Ice voucher 🍧
🚗 Read 10 hours = Another FREE book + a free game of mini golf at Smugglers Cove (with one paying golfer) ⛳
⚾ Read 20 hours = Another FREE book + 2 FREE tickets to the Bradenton Marauders game on August 7th 🎟️
✨ Kids earn a FREE book for every 5 hours read, and once you hit 20 hours you will be entered for a chance to win these grand prizes

🚗🗺️Buckle up and hit the road with us this summer—every book is a new destination waiting to be explored! Sign up here: https://mymanatee.beanstack.org/reader365

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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