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Early Voting at Manatee Library
The Florida Legislature allows voters to cast a ballot before Election Day at any designated Early Voting Center. Unlike Election Day when a voter must vote in their designated polling place, a voter can vote at any Manatee County Early Voting Center.
August 10, 2024 - August 17, 2024
8:30am - 6:30pm
Select library branches
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Friends of the Braden River 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 community.
Braden River Branch
Select dates & times. No registration is required.
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Career Quest
Embark on your career journey at Career Quest, a dynamic fair tailored for young adults at the local library. Explore diverse career paths with informational tables hosted by professionals from various industries, while also engaging with representatives from schools to discover educational opportunities. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and make connections that could shape your future success! This event is designed with middle and high school students in mind but is open to all ages.
Rocky Bluff Branch
Saturday, August 31 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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All Manatee Library branches will be closed on August 30th for In-Service Day. All branches will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 31st.
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Salvator Mundi
In 2017 an anonymous buyer purchased Salvator Mundi, a painting possibly painted by Leonardo da
Vinci for $453 million making it the world’s most expensive. Learn about the painting, how it was discovered, and how it was restored.
Palmetto Branch
Thursday, August 8 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
This presentation provides an overview of the life and accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton, one of the United States of America’s most important founders. It covers his time as a soldier in the American Revolution, his career as a lawyer, his role as the first Secretary of the Treasury, and much more!
Palmetto Branch
Saturday, August 3 | 10:30am - 11:30am
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Preschool Yoga
Join Certified Yoga Instructor, Bee Nguyen of Bumblebee Yoga, for an hour of relaxing pre-school yoga. Limited to 12 families. Parent or Care-giver, please register once for family unit. Mats are provided.
Island Branch
Wednesday, August 14 | 10:00am - 10:30am
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Learn How to Play Pickleball
Looking for a fun sport to learn to play this Summer? Join us as pickleball instructor Jay Jaudon teaches us the basics of pickleball.
Island Branch
Thursday, August 8 | 10:00am - 11:00am
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Meditation with Manching
Come join us in this introductory workshop to explore the basics of mindfulness meditation: Its theory and practice as well as its physical, mental and spiritual benefits. All levels are welcome. Taught by Manching Tom, a certified Meditation Teacher.
South Manatee Branch
Wednesday, August 14 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Join us at Rocky Bluff Branch Library on the first Wednesday of each month. Alzheimer's Association support groups are conducted by trained facilitators. These meetings are a safe place to develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources.
Palmetto Branch
Wednesday, August 21 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Teen Club at SOM
A chance for teens to be aware of our new upcoming teen programs, sign up some teens to help plan upcoming events, contests with Target gift certificates and food and drinks. For Ages 13-17 only!
South Manatee Branch
Saturday, August 17 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Meditation with Isha Foundation
Come join us in this introductory workshop to explore the basics of mindfulness meditation.
Braden River Branch
Monday, August 5 | 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sweat & Swagger
Join Sweat & Swagger instructor Adrienne Quarlena for a wildly addictive dance cardio workout that fuses Hip-Hop and Latin beats with easy-to-follow steps.
Central Library
Thursday, August 1 | 10:00am - 11:00am
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Digital Sketchbook Studio
Bring a digital touchscreen device with your favorite art app and engage in a variety of fun, introductory and experimental drawing, painting, and composition techniques. Activities will also include discussion and practice of mindfulness as a part of the creative process.
Island Branch
Monday, August 9 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Nights: Teen Movie Night
All summer long we’ll be screening movies full of adventure! Popcorn, drinks, and fun will be provided! Tonight, we’ll be screening National Treasure (PG).
Braden River Branch
Wednesday, August 14 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Club del Libro/Spanish Book Club
El club del libro se reúne el ultimo sabado de cada mes. Mas Alla by Julia Alvarez
Central Library
Saturday, August 31 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Readin' at the Ranch Book Club
Based on the actual diary of an 18th-century midwife turned investigator who must fight corruption, gender bias, and politics as she fights to bring murder charges to justice. Book: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Lakewood Ranch Library
Thursday, August 29 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Art Corner: Shell Seahorse
Join us to learn how to create seahorses from shells in this two-part series.
South Manatee Branch
Friday, August 9 | 9:30am - 11:30am
Friday, August 23 | 9:30am - 11:30am
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Movie Night: Wonder Woman
Join us in celebrating Summer Movie Blockbusters from the past! Wonder Woman came out in the summer of 2017 and it was the first ever female-led superhero film. It was also the #1 highest-grossing movie of the summer, grossing over $409 million domestically. Popcorn and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your snacks.
Lakewood Ranch Library
Monday, August 5 | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Introduction to Ancestry.com
Please join us for a one-hour introduction class on Ancestry.com offered by Regina Negrycz. Ancestry is a subscription website for family history with over 40 billion records. While it is a subscription site, there are some free resources. We will be learning how to research passenger records, military records, census records, and more.
Lakewood Ranch Library
Monday, August 5 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Craft Corner: Crescent Moon Wreaths
Decorate a crescent moon wreath with moss, flowers, crystals, mushrooms, and other supplies. All supplies provided, but please feel free to bring more supplies if you wish!
Central Library
Wednesday, August 14 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Kids Recycling Clinic
Bring the kids to the library to learn how recycling works. Ms. Mary from the Manatee County Utilities Department will teach kids how to sort recyclables and what happens to them. She’ll play a fun game and bring a cute, recycled craft to do with the group.
Rocky Bluff Branch
Wednesday, August 28 | 10:00am - 11:00am
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Cozy Game Night
Do you own a Nintendo Switch and Cozy Games like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, or Spiritfarer? Looking to meet fellow players and make friends? Do you just love to game? If so, come mingle with others, play games, and relax. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Rocky Bluff Branch
Friday, August 2 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Craft Corner: Cricut Dangling Earrings
Decorate Cricut cut paper flamingoes
and manatees to create personalized dangling earrings. Manatees with top hats and monocles? Flamingoes with sunglasses and boas? You get to decide! All supplies provided.
Central Library
Tuesday, August 20 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Reader's Advisory: Discover Your Next Read!
Discover your next read! Join our program to learn how to navigate our library's databases and layout, empowering you to find new books with ease.
Rocky Bluff Branch
Wednesday, August 7 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Digitizing for Disaster
As hurricane season rolls in you may be thinking about stocking up on water and flashlights. Have you thought about your documents and family heirlooms? Learn best practices for protecting your paper records from natural disaster in the Archive Lab.
Central Library
Saturday, August 3 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
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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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Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a Manatee library card.
Start Browsing>>
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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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