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| Manatee Library is undergoing some exciting upgrades to its technology in January and February!
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These upgrades will help us better track our books and are key for future implementation of self-checkout machines. While we will need to close each location for a few days, we will only be closing one location at a time and all of the other five locations will be open during this process. In addition, when your location is closed, you will still be able to pick up any items curbside that you have on hold!
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| In January, the schedule for upgrades is: Central Library, January 4-6; Braden River Branch, January 10-13; Rocky Bluff Branch, January 18-20; and Palmetto Branch, January 25-27.
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Reptile Encounter
Exciting for animal lovers of all ages!! The Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary lead us through the Reptile Encounter, which will include native and non-native reptiles. The reptile keepers will educate participants about the animals,
environments, ecosystems and conservation, helping gain knowledge and understanding about how we are all connected. This interactive experience adds a wild touch to the learning experience.
South Manatee Branch
January 7 | 4 - 5 p.m. | All Ages
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Books on Tap Book Club
Books on Tap is a monthly book club that meets at 3 Keys Brewing & Eatery, 2505 Manatee Ave. E. in Bradenton. No assigned book! We have a very informal and relaxed setup. Come ready to talk about any book you’re reading, ask for recommendations, or just enjoy some bookish company.
Enjoy good books, good food and good conversation! Anyone ages 21 and up is welcome to join us!
January 11 | 7 - 8 p.m. | Adults 21+
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Traveling Solo
Joan Muschamp presents how to travel solo, including how to stay safe and have fun on your next adventure. Joan shares tips and resources as well as pictures from some of her travels. This program is for adults of all ages who want to travel but do not have a travel partner, or whose spouse or partner does not like
travel or cannot travel. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library.
Braden River Branch
January 18 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Adults
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Mad Science
MadScience Tampa Bay will take you on an out-of-this-world, highly interactive, and fun ride with experiments that will wow the crowd! The show will captivate all ages with fun science facts and amazing demonstrations. No registration needed!
Palmetto Branch
January 7 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | All Ages
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Intro to Bookbinding
A fun and informative way to use your creativity and add a new skill! In this workshop, you will learn how books are made and create a few of your own. Materials are provided.
Rocky Bluff Branch
January 13 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Adults, Teens
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New Teen Art Club!
Calling all creative teens and tweens! Join us the third Saturday of the month from 1:00 - 2:00 pm for a fun teen art project in our new Teen Art Club at the Island Branch. Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can attend. Optional: Stay from 2:00-3:00 pm to earn volunteer hours by preparing craft kits for younger kids and learn about other ways you can advocate for your library.
Island
Library
January 21| 1 - 2 p.m. | Teens/Tweens
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Journal Writing
Are you looking for a dedicated time to focus on your journaling? Want to start this habit for the new year? Join us for these weekly
Journal Writing sessions! Learning different ways to write in your journal adds color, perspective, and dimension to your reflective writing!
Central Library Makerspace, Area 52
Wednesdays | 10 - 11 a.m. | Adults
Weekly starting January 11th
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Offered by Parenting Matters weekly at four of our locations, Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.
Starting the week of January 9:
Mondays | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Central Library
Wednesdays | 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. | Palmetto Branch
Thursdays | 12 - 1 p.m. | Little Discovery Center*
Fridays | 10 - 11 a.m. |
Rocky Bluff Branch
*Registration required for LDC: Register
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| Coming Soon: Expanded Copy, Faxing, Scanning and Printing Services!
In the month of January, we will be adding new "4 in 1" machines at all of our locations! These machines will copy, fax, scan and print, including color printing and copying capabilities! Faxing and scanning will remain free, Black & White copying/printing will be 10 cents per page and color copying/printing will be 50 cents per page. You will also be able to use the machines for double sided projects (note: price
will be twice the cost of one sided page projects).
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January Holiday Closures:
All Manatee County Library Branches will be closed Monday, January 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All libraries will reopen to regular hours on Tuesday, January 17.
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Generations After Holocaust
To commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us to listen to Rifka Glatz of the Generations After Holocaust Speakers Bureau. Rifka, a Hungarian Jew, will discuss her harrowing story of
rescue.
Island Branch
January 27 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Adults
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Asolo Play Readers Present
We are excited to welcome the Asolo Play
Readers at Palmetto Branch on January 28th! They will be presenting "Sons, Mothers & Others." This fast-paced comedy centers around an over protective first generation Italian mother struggling in frustration as her two very different sons have found very different girlfriends.
Palmetto Branch
January 28 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Adults
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Friends of the Braden River Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Braden River Library is hosting a large book sale! Great offerings of
fiction books, non-fiction books, DVD’s & music CD’s for purchase. Something for everyone of all ages!
Braden River Branch
January 25 (Friends members only) | 3-7 p.m.
Open to the public January 26-28:
January 26 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
January 27 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
January 28 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Cooking for Two
In this fun and helpful session, Chef Warren Caterson will provide an introduction to cooking for two that is filled with loads of kitchen tips and cooking hints!
Perfect whether you are new to cooking for two or looking for fresh ideas!
South Manatee Branch
January 13 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Adults
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Learn a new language or improve your fluency with Mango, an interactive resource that offers courses in over 70 world languages. Designed to support a diverse range of learning styles and needs, Mango can help learners of all ages pick up on new vocabulary, understand unfamiliar grammatical structures, and train pronunciation.
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Reading recommendations directly to your email inbox! Sign up for e-newsletters with recommendations in genres such as mystery, science fiction, historical fiction, biography, local authors, and more. E-newsletters on children's, teen, and tween books also available. NextReads booklists are curated by book experts at NoveList and Manatee Libraries.
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