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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).
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Find Community Resources for Seniors

Find community resources for seniors living in Manatee County.
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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.
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Find Library Events and Classes

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

A comprehensive list of services available to residents of Manatee County.
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Register for Group Fitness Classes

Register for group fitness classes at the GT Bray and John Marble Recreation Centers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Request In-Home Services for Seniors

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

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Request Payment Assistance for Prescriptions

Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive assistance to cover prescription costs.
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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.
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Ride the Handy Bus - ADA

Information about how to ride the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Handy Bus for passengers in need of ADA service.
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Ride the Handy Bus - Transportation Disadvantaged

Information about how to ride the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Handy Bus for passengers that meet the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) service requirements.