Services by Audience

Access Accela Online Services

Access Accela Online Services portal, Instructions and forms, and the Digital Plan Room Help Center

Access Computers and WiFi at the Library

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.

Access Online Newspapers and Magazines: PressReader

Access over 7,000 articles and newspapers for free with your Manatee County Library Card.

Access the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Calendar

This calendar may not reflect special or emergency meetings which may be scheduled as required. Modifications to this calendar may be made at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Access the Digital Plan Room Help Center

View information and download documentation related to the Digital Plan Room

Apply for a Library Card

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

Apply for a Permit to Remove Domestic Hauled Waste

Application process and information about hauled domestic waste, such as septage, chemical toilet waste, and grease trap/interceptor waste.

Apply for a Summer Camp Scholarship

Sports and Leisure is proud to offer 50 scholarships for Summer Blast Camp. Apply today!

Apply for a Toilet Rebate

Manatee County offers rebates of up to $100 per toilet (max 2) for replacing older, high-flow toilets (3.5 gpf or higher) with high-efficiency models (1.28 gpf or less) to conserve water. Eligibility requires verification, and the old toilet must be retained until approval.

Apply for An Advisory Board Seat

Advisory Board positions are advertised as openings become available. To apply for an opening, fill out the online Advisory Board Application form.

Apply for an Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate

Manatee County offers outdoor water conservation rebates to help property owners reduce water usage and save money.

Apply for Construction Site Dewatering

The Construction Site Dewatering Authorization process was established for construction businesses or entities requiring the use of Manatee County's sanitary sewer for temporary disposal of groundwater and/or stormwater at a construction site.

Apply for Human Services Funding

How not-for-profit agencies can apply for Human Services funding in Manatee County,

Apply for the Affordable Housing Designation as a Developer

Access information about Affordable Housing Designations in Manatee County and apply for Affordable Housing Status through Neighborly.

Apply for Wastewater Discharge Permit: Industrial Pretreatment Program

The Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) is designed to protect our publicly owned treatment works' (POTW) infrastructure and staff by reducing conventional and toxic pollutant levels.

Apply, Search and Manage Building Permits

If you need to apply for a permit, please use the link to navigate to our Online Services portal, where you can apply for your permit without ever having to come into the building.

Attend a Storytime

Perfect for children of all ages, Manatee Library Storytime programs spark imagination, build literacy skills, and foster a love of reading in a fun, interactive environment.

Borrow Developmental Toys

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

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

Borrow from the Library of Things

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!

Contact Utilities

How to contact Utilities

Discover Food Resources for Veterans

Veterans have access to special food insecurity resources.

Discover Local History

Manatee Library offers a local history archive at the downtown Central Library, called the Eaton Florida History Room, as well as an online digital archive and an Archive Lab.

Dispose of Commercial Waste and Collection Services

Commercial garbage services include garbage cans (with customer-provided cans and twice-weekly pickups), dumpsters (various sizes, minimum weekly pickup), compactors, and roll-offs (next-day service with prior request). Additional services like extra lifts, gate service, roll-out service, bulk pickup, and commercial recycling are available, with no collection on major holidays.

Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease: (FOG) Control Program

In 2016, Manatee County formally implemented a Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program.

Doing Business with MCAT - Disadvantaged Businesses

As a federally funded agency, MCAT must make efforts to work with Disadvantaged and minority businesses in the community as it acquires goods and services. This page explains those regulations.

Employee Health Benefits

Employee Online

Review and download your paystubs and W2s.

Explore Genealogy

Manatee Library offers an extensive genealogy collection available to the public for in-house use at Central Library, as well as a selection of general genealogy materials that may be checked out, and online resources including Heritage Quest and FamilySearch (in-library use only).

Explore Homeschool Resources

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.

Find a Public Pool

check the current status of any public pool. This site is updated daily with any changes to our regular operating hours.

Find and View County Bids and Proposals

Search and download current and past bids and proposals using DemandStar or Manatee County's Bids and Proposals web page

Find Before School, After School, Camp Myakka (MAC)

Program offers before, after school and summer care activities.

Find Community Resources for Seniors

Find community resources for seniors living in Manatee County.

Find Help for Manatee County Veterans

Benefits offered for Veterans through Manatee County Veterans Services

Find Help Understanding Senior Medicaid and Medicare Options

The SHINE program ("Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders") provides free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare and Medicaid health insurance counseling for seniors.

Find Help with Applying for VA Healthcare

We can assist you in receiving health care from a VA health care facility.

Find Help with Employment Services for Veterans

Employment resources for Veterans

Find Homework Help Resources

Looking for extra support with your child's schoolwork? Manatee Library homework help resources are designed to make learning easier.

Find Housing for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Manatee County

Find housing for homeless Veterans

Find Housing-Focused Family Shelter Program

The program provides families with a safe place to live while they receive case management, seek/obtain employment, receive referrals for community partners, have life skills classes such as budgeting and parenting, while learning to demonstrate they can create and live within their budget before securing sustainable housing.

Find Information About the Active Military Combat Duty Grant Program

Assisting Veterans with the Active Military Combat Duty Grant Program

Find Information About Veterans Preference

Find information about Veterans Preference

Find Library Events and Classes

Manatee Library offers many programs for all ages, special events, storytimes, and classes!

Find my Flood Zone

FEMA maps flood zones for use in the National Flood Insurance Program. Evacuation levels are based on hypothetical storm scenarios and take into account numerous factors beyond just flooding.

Find Options for Veteran Outpatient Health Care

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, dental services, social work, women’s health services and more.

Find Past Board of County Commissioners Previous Agendas

Find agendas from prior meetings.

Find Resident Resources

A comprehensive list of services available to residents of Manatee County.

Find SafePlace2B (Youth Residential Program)

Their mission is to inspire well-being and success in the lives of vulnerable children, youth and families
through responsive quality programs and safe places.

Find Your Impact Fee Transportation District

Use the interactive map below or view it in a new window to search your address and find your district.

Find Youth Intervention Prevention Services

An expansion into Manatee County for Community-Based Care child-welfare services began in the fall of 1999. Similar to the Sarasota County project, the YMCA became the Lead Agency of a Safe Children Coalition of community agencies to assist Manatee County’s abused and neglected children and their families in reaching their full potential in a safe and stable environment.

Get Assistance with Survivor Benefits

Manatee County Veterans Services can assist with access to benefits for survivors of deceased Veterans

Get Help for Veterans with Financial Needs

Call Manatee County Veterans Services to see if you qualify for financial assistance through the VA

Join a Youth Soccer League

Join a youth soccer league.

Join an Affiliated Youth Cheerleading Squad

Join a youth cheer squad.

Join an Affiliated Youth Football League

Join on of our affiliated youth football teams.

Join the Development Task Force Online Meetings

Join the Development Task Force meetings to discuss improvement of processes and offer comments on matters of interest.

Linkedin Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform with expert-led courses.

My Timekeeping

Access your timecard.

NeoGov

NEOGOV Learn offers over 1,500 courses, a course-builder with an easy-to-use intuitive interface, and the ability to add classroom trainings as well as track employee license and certification renewals specific to the public sector.

Participate in the Epayables Payment Program

By registering with the Clerk of Courts participants can receive payment using electronic processing.

Play Pickleball at the C.V. Walton Racquet Center Courts

Property Locator GIS Map

The Property Locator Map is our most popular GIS Map Service that contains many of the County's most popular GIS layers. Search GIS Layers by Address, Owner or other attributes.

Receive Bids and Proposals Notifications: DemandStar

Register as a vendor to receive bid notifications for your selected product and or service categories.

Receive Counseling for Housing and Financial Literacy

HUD-Certified Counseling for At-Risk Families-The Housing Counseling program provides one-on-one counseling for families in a variety of areas related to housing needs. The HUD-Certified Housing Counselor offers guidance, referrals, information, and support to families at risk of becoming homeless.

Register for Group Fitness Classes

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

Register for Manatee Moves

To register for Manatee Moves, the Veteran must call Manatee County Veterans Services.

Register for Youth Basketball Camp

Week-day basketball practice for youth from 8-11 years old.

Register for Youth Basketball League

Join Manatee County’s youth basketball program for ages 3-17, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun, supportive environment.

Register Real Property in Foreclosure and Lien Search

On September 8, 2014, the Manatee County Registration of Real Properties in Foreclosure became fully automated. This service is provided by Orange Data Systems.

Register Your Contractor License

State certified contractors licensed through the State of Florida have the option of registering their state certified license with us to work in unincorporated Manatee County.

Request a Library Lobby Stop

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.

Request a Utilities Locate: Sunshine 811

Identify and mark underground utilities, including water, sewer, reclaimed water, fiber optics, traffic interconnects, and street lighting, to prevent damage during excavation.

Request a Utilities Record

Request Record Drawings

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 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.

Request Electric Bill Payment Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)

EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program) assists households with at least one person aged 60 and over with payment of electric bill final notices, deposits, and past due notices.

Request Impact Fee Annual Reports

Request annual impact fee reports through a public record request.

Request In-Home Services for Seniors

Request information about in-home services for seniors living in Manatee County.

Request Library Visit

Schedule an informational and educational presentation or storytime from the Library for your students, residents, or business. Also request the Library's presence at an event, festival, or open house.

Request Payment Assistance for Ambulance Fees

Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive payment assistance for ambulance fees from Manatee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Request Payment Assistance for Prescriptions

Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive assistance to cover prescription costs.

Request Virtual Inspections

Available Virtual Building Inspections

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 a Library Meeting Room

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

Reserve a One-to-One Tech Help Appointment

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.

Reserve a Recording Studio

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

Reserve an Athletic Field

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.