While Manatee Library does not accept material donations directly to staff, the Friends of the Library groups at several locations will take donations directly (donations must be given to the Friends volunteers, rather than library staff). Monetary donations are also accepted with gratitude.

Please see Library Donations Policy for more information.

Volunteers are a very important part of the Library! Library volunteers are beginner or skilled individuals who perform a variety of tasks that support library staff in providing excellent library services. Volunteers meet new people, learn new skills or use ones they already have, gain hours for college scholarships, and give back to the community.

Please see Volunteer with the Library for more information on how to apply.