Name: South Manatee Branch Library
Telephone: (941) 755-3892

Location

South Manatee Branch Library

6081 26th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34207

The South Manatee Branch Library serves the Bayshore Gardens area, including nearby schools and 55+ communities. Busy during snowbird season, the library features a large meeting room, a Makerspace, and monthly rotating exhibits in the lobby display case. Popular programs include arts and crafts and the Sip-n-Chat book club, catering to the interests of its senior patrons.

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED

Photos

Outside of South Manatee Branch Library building with green roof surrounded by trees and cars

South Manatee Branch Library turquoise building roof surrounded by trees and cars

Amenities

Bike Racks
Combat Wounded Parking Space
Computer Work Station
Copier/Scanner/Fax Machine
Hearing Loop
Kitchen
Library
Makerspaces and DIY
Meeting Room
Phone Charging Station
Restrooms
Study Room
USB Charging Station
Water Fountains
Wheelchair

Meeting Room

Location Details

South Manatee Branch Library, inside main entrance

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:50 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

One (1) large meeting room is available to reserve at South Manatee Branch Library. For more information: Library Meeting Rooms

Capacity: 69

South Manatee Library Meeting Room with black chairs facing a whiteboard

Makerspace: Tinker Tank 26

Location Details

South Manatee Library, past the circulation desk

Hours

Open during programs.

Tinker Tank 26 is a makerspace featuring specialized equipment and hands-on workshops. The space offers the tools you’ll need to build your next creative project, explore new interests, and create something original. Visit us at the South Manatee Library to learn more about coding, robotics, circuitry, 3D printing, sewing, and more! See the library's Event Calendar for upcoming classes and workshops.

Ages 12 and over. During some age-specific programs, ages 11 and under are allowed if accompanied by an adult.

Computer, Coding & Scanning Equipment

(4) iPads
Epson V500 document/photo scanner
Game coder
Arduino kit

Audio Visual Equipment

Stop-motion camera - Canon EOS DIG RBL S3
Green Screen
CD player
portable Bluetooth speaker

3D Printing, Electronic Cutting & Engraving

Flash Forge Adventurer 3D Printer
Smoldering station?
(2) Cricut Maker, Cutting Machines
3D Doodle pen

Arts & Crafts

Singer Sewing Machine
(4) heat guns

Robotics & Circuitry

VEX Robotics Kits
(8) droids
Makey Makey Circuitry Kits
Snapcircuits
Dash robot
LEGO Wedu kit
Musical robot kits
Little Bits circuits
Magic School Bus engineering kit

Gaming

Oculus Virtual Reality Headsets

makerspace at South Manatee Library, 3D printer, scanner, tables and chairs

Study Room

Location Details

South Manatee Branch Library, after the circulation desk

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:50 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

One (1) study room is available to reserve at South Manatee Branch Library. For more information: Library Study Rooms

Capacity: 4