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Celebrate National Book Lovers Day With Us!
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August 9th in National Book Lovers Day!
Book Lovers Day is held on August 9 every year to celebrate reading and literature! Come grab your next read at a Manatee Library location on that day and get a special surprise!
Want to connect with fellow book lovers? Join one of our Manatee Library book clubs! A range of genres, book selection options and meet up times and locations means you can find the one right for you! To explore the book club schedule for August and beyond, visit here! Some do require registration, so make sure you secure your spot!
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Things to Know for August!
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Have you checked out the new Archive Lab yet?
It has been one month since we opened our new Archive Lab at Central Library, and it has been wonderful to watch all of the digital DIY in action!
This month we want to highlight one of the core Archive Lab self-service offerings - wide-format and book scanning. Our tools allow you to scan books, scrapbooks, photo albums, maps, blueprints, posters and other documents up to certain size limits. They also may be a better choice than the photo station if your items are oversized. Visit here to learn more and
book your appointment!
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Library Card Sign-up Card Month is Coming!
September marks National Library Card Sign-Up Month and we are getting ready for our biggest year yet!
We know that most of you have a library card already, but we have a fun surprise in the works for you when you "bring a buddy" to get their card! A special announcement email will come at the end of August so you can learn more!
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Introducing Our Bilingual Preschool Storytimes!
We now have bilingual Spanish and English storytimes twice each month! Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, dancing, and crafts in both languages! Our August sessions are August 18 (Central Library) and August 30 (Palmetto Branch). These are designed for preschoolers but all ages are welcome.
Central Library
Third Friday of
Every Month | 10am
*No November session
Palmetto Branch
Last Wednesday of Every Month | 10am
Learn More >>
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Adult Crafting Sessions at our Makerspaces!
Did you know that our Makerspaces have designated adult-only project sessions and drop-in times? Explore the offerings with the link below at Central Library's Area 52, Braden River's Area 70 and Palmetto's Forge Makerspaces, along with South Manatee's adult-only crafting sessions!
Whether you are looking for a pre-planned project or just some open crafting time, come explore your creativity with us in August!
Learn More >>
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Calling all teens! We are having a teen-only Dungeons & Dragons session on August 15. Learn to play this popular role-playing game and join a campaign!
A fun break in your day after school is out! No registration required.
Braden River Branch
August 15 | 3:30-5pm | Teens
Learn More >>
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Boat Safety Class
Join us for this informative boating safety seminar to learn about vessel and personal safety equipment, local knowledge, radio procedures, and simple rules of the road. This class is taught in conjunction with the "Suddenly in Command" booklet, in case you suddenly find yourself in command of a vessel due to skipper incapacity. Presented by Peter Russell, Vice Flotilla Commander at USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 81.
Island Branch
August 28 | 10am-12pm | Adults
Register Here>>
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Weekly Pinochle Games!
Are you a pinochle fan? Join us at the Rocky Bluff Branch every Tuesday at 3pm for a lively session of the game! A great way to have fun and make new friends.
All experience levels are welcome to join. If you don't know how to play, come and learn!
Rocky Bluff Branch
Every Tuesday | 3-4:30pm | Adults
Learn More >>
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Intro to Podcasting for Adults and Teens
We have limited seats left for our upcoming Intro to Podcasting class! Take a dive into the basics of podcasting, from coming up with topics, to brainstorming, to the basics of the different varieties of tools and technology are available!
There are also future classes scheduled in September and November if they work best for you!
Central Library
August 5 | 10-11am | Adults, Teens
Register Here>>
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Did You
Know?
Learn More About Your Library!
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| Thank You for Our Biggest Summer Reading Program Year Ever!
Thank you to the families who made this our biggest year ever, with over 2,500 children and teens joining in the program. This is a more than 25% increase from last year! We had a lot of fun and hope all of you did too.
Our grand prize winners for each location will be announced in early August and contacted directly. Still need to turn in your child's book log? While the program ended on July 31, you can still turn in the completed book log for the free book prize this month!
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| New South Manatee Branch Supervisor
Congratulations to David Breakfield, the new Supervisor of our South Manatee Branch! Before this well-deserved promotion, David was most recently the Assistant Supervisor of our Palmetto Branch.
Thank you for your commitment to serving our community, David!
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Summer Vacation for Donations Continues!
June 1 started
our summer vacation for donations! Due to space and staffing considerations, Manatee Library will not be accepting donations of books and other items through August 31. Thank you to everyone for your generosity and support with past donations!
The Library Friends groups at Central Library, Palmetto Branch Library and Rocky Bluff Branch Library will accept such donations during this time. For more information, please contact the relevant Library location.
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A Fresh Look for Our Library Cards
Ready for a new Library Card? We have freshened up our card designs and functions! Three updated looks are available to existing styles: The Classic (logo), The Scuba Diver and The Manatee! We have also redesigned the backs so that the website is readily available via the URL and QR code, and the bar code numbers are larger and easier to read.
Stay tuned for a BRAND NEW fourth card option coming in September for National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
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Red Tide Talk with Mote Experts
Join speakers from the Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium to learn more about "red tide." There are three main puzzle pieces for understanding Florida red tide - what, who, and how. They will discuss the biology of Karenia brevis, how both scientific research and citizen science play a role in uncovering the mystery of harmful algal blooms, and the mitigation and control strategies that Mote researchers are currently testing.
Central Library
August 16| 11-12pm | Adults
Register Here>>
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| Friends of the Braden River Branch Library Book Sale!
Great offerings of fiction, nonfiction, DVD’s & music CD’s for purchase. Something for everyone of all ages! Come support the Friends as it seeks to improve our many offerings to the library.
Braden River Branch
For Friends Members Only:
August 9 | 3-7pm
For the Public:
August 10 | 10am-7pm
August 11 | 10am-5:30pm
August 12 | 9am-3pm
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Commissioner Town Halls
Manatee County Commissioners George Kruse and Mike Rahn will be hosting Town Halls this month at our Braden River and South Manatee Branches. These monthly Town Halls allow Manatee County residents to join Commissioners for discussion and Q&A on topics related to the county.
Commissioner Kruse Town Hall
Braden River Branch
August 16 | 6-8pm | Adults
Commissioner Rahn Town Hall
South Manatee Branch
August 16 | 6:30-8pm | Adults
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Library Resource Spotlight
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Consumer Reports
Get unbiased ratings and reviews on the value and quality of thousands of goods and services with Consumer Reports. Whether you're
looking for a new car, home appliance, or insurance, Consumer Reports makes everyday decisions easier with product reviews, buying guides, news about the latest money-saving deals, insights from experts, and more.
Start Researching>>
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Flipster
Read popular magazines on your computer or download the app on your smartphone or tablet to read offline, anytime, anywhere. Magazines available include Time, National Geographic, People, Us Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Southern Living, Food Network Magazine, Men’s Health, and many more!
Start Reading>>
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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a valuable resource that provides a way to learn in-demand skills with 16,000+ online self-paced video tutorials taught by industry
experts in business, creative, and technology fields. Get started with your library card, for free! Note: An account with LinkedIn is not required to use the database.
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