Manatee Library provides public access to  public computers equipped with Microsoft Office and the Internet at all locations as well as WiFi access for personal devices, as part of its mission to deliver services that meet the information needs of the community and reduce barriers to access.

Apply for a Manatee Library card today! Manatee Library has numerous options for obtaining a full or limited-access library card.

Discover the perfect outdoor venue for your special event. From oceanfront weddings to concerts in scenic landscapes, find a charming and flexible setting to create unforgettable memories.

Manatee Library's collection of developmental toys is designed to support children with special needs by providing access to assistive and adaptive tools that encourage interactive play and skill-building.

Borrow Early Literacy Kits filled with books and activities to support preschool and elementary-age children in building essential skills at home.

The Library of Things includes items such as telescopes, musical instruments, tools, binoculars, hotspots, children's developmental toys and literacy kits, museum and attraction passes, and more!

Community Health's Medical Equipment Lending Closet.

From curriculum guides and lesson ideas to online learning tools and educational programs, Manatee Library has everything you need to make homeschooling easier and more enriching.

Host your next event at the NEST at Robinson Preserve

Register for group fitness classes at the GT Bray and John Marble Recreation Centers

The G.T. Bray Recreation Center provides the perfect atmosphere for birthday parties, reunions, corporate gatherings or special family events. 

Schedule a Pop-Up Library to visit your care facility or retirement community! Manatee Library's monthly Lobby Stops provide residents with assistance in registering for a Library card, accessing e-resources and e-reading materials, and selecting physical materials to check out from the traveling library collection.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a special service, provided to Manatee Library resident cardholders, to obtain materials not available in our library system.

Manatee Library offers free delivery of library materials to residents who are not able to visit a library due to a temporary or long-term physical or visual disability.

Meeting Rooms of various sizes are available to reserve at all Manatee Library locations, excluding the Little Discovery Center.

Individual and small group Study Rooms are available to reserve at several Manatee Library locations.

Most Manatee Library locations offer basic one-on-one technology help with a library staff member. These 30-minute sessions assist patrons with Androids, iPhones, tablets, laptops, and library eBook and eAudiobook resources.

Recording studios are available at two (2) Manatee Library locations: Central Library and Lakewood Ranch Library.

A digital DIY space located at Central Library, Archive Lab is comprised of 4 stations where you can scan and save your photos, home videos, scrapbooks, slides, and more. The Archive Lab is also open to local organizations, small businesses, and churches.

To reserve an athletic field for a birthday party, group event, or travel ball team, email alexis.barr@mymanatee.org with your requested dates, times, and preferred location. Be sure to review all fees and provide detailed information. Note that staffing, building access, parking, and field markings are not included in the rental.

Manatee Library offers complimentary passes to attractions and museums including The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, the Florida Railroad Museum, and Imagine Museum.

Manatee Library welcomes suggestions for purchase of items for the collection, based on the Library's Collection Development criteria.

 Welcome to our Manatee County Volunteers in Action community!