BONUS: Check out an interview with our Library Services Manager, Elizabeth Partridge, on Suncoast View where she discusses neat items you can borrow with your library card - as well as one of our upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month programs!
We are excited to have Pura Belpré and Newbery Medal Winning YA & Middle Grade Author, Meg Medina as part of our Hispanic Heritage Month "Virtual Fiesta" programs!
On Saturday, September 19th at 1:30 p.m., Meg will be discussing her Pura Belpré winning book, "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" as well as discussing her experiences as an #OwnVoices author.
This online event is sponsored by The Friends of the Central Library.
Need access to the internet for school? Or to participate in virtual programs? The Manatee County Library System has Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout.
Hotspots connect you to the internet anywhere there is cell service.
Kick off the 2020-2021 school year right
with Tutor.com!
In an average 30-minute session, you can get the homework help you need from a friendly subject-matter expert—FREE through Manatee Libraries with your library card.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit families hard. In response to these traumatic and unprecedented times, Manatee County Public Libraries are offering Covid-19 Healing Kits to families.
SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED. Please limit one kit per family. This kit will not heal a family in its entirety, but is intended to start families down a path of healing, sharing and fun activities.
Join Callie Hutchison of the Island Brand Library for an exciting virtual mystery book discussion on The Daughter In Law, with the author, Nina Manning.
This book discussion will be on Zoom, Thursday, September 17 from 10-11 a.m.
Adapting to e-Learning as an African
American Father
Saturday, September 25th, at 10 a.m. Presented by Luther Wilkins, Communications Chairperson of the Manatee NAACP
The impacts of COVID-19 are seen everywhere, including education. Luther will talk about his firsthand experience being the father of a child enrolled in Manatee County's virtual school program, including e-learning challenges facing parents of color.
"September has been designated as National Yoga Month in order to raise awareness of the many positive effects yoga has on both body and mind. People who practice yoga experience a plethora of physical benefits, including increased flexibility,
improved strength and muscle tone, reduction in injury, and more." - via HooplaDigital.com
