Services
Request a Water Conservation Speaker
Manatee County's Water Conservation Program offers expert speakers for schools and community groups, free irrigation and landscape evaluations, and educational workshops through UF/IFAS Extension. Resources include Florida-Friendly Landscaping guides, Water-Wise Awards for conserving landscapes, and conservation tips from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Request an Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a special service, provided to Manatee Library resident cardholders, to obtain materials not available in our library system.
Request an Obituary
Manatee Library can provide copies of local obituaries if available in our
archive.
Request Books by Mail or Delivery
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.
Research and Learn at the Library
Discover the materials, databases, learning resources, and class that Manatee Library offers to help you conduct research or just learn something new.
Reserve an Archive Lab Station
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.
Resident Information Tool
Search your address to find your trash and recycling days, evacuation level, police district, fire district, commission district, polling site, flood zone, nearest emergency shelter, park, preserve, library, bus stop, hospital, local schools and more. Some information may take a moment to load.
Schedule an EMS Presentation
We are committed to providing education to help prevent injuries and illnesses.
Search Local Affordable Housing: MyHousingSearch.com
This is a free, state resource for renters and property managers in Florida. Dynamic search options can help you find available rental housing fit your needs and income.
Seek Assistance with VA Life Insurance
Assisting with Access to Life Insurance Benefits
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 44th Avenue East Extension Project
Information about the 44th Avenue East Extension Project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 63rd Avenue East Improvement Project
Information about the 63rd Avenue East improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 75th Street West Improvement Project
Information about the 75th Street West improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: 9th Avenue North West Improvement Project
Information about the 9th Avenue NW improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Fort Hamer Road PD&E Study
Information about the Fort Hamer Road PD&E Study.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Resurfacing Project
Information about the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Resurfacing Project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Lena Road Extension Project
For project information and updates, follow our Hub Site for the Lena Road Extension Project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Moccasin Wallow Road Improvement Project
Information about the Moccasin Wallow Road improvement project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Old Farm Road and Honore Avenue Roundabout
Information about the Old Farm Road and Honore Avenue roundabout project.
Sign Up and Follow CIP: Parrish Sewer Expansion Project
Information about the Parrish Village Sewer Expansion Project.