Central Library
1301 Barcarrota Avenue, Bradenton, Florida 34205
About the Central Library
Welcome to the Central Library, a cornerstone of the Manatee County Public Library System, proudly located at 1301 Barcarrota Avenue, Bradenton, Florida. As the recipient of the Florida Library Association’s 2016 Library of the Year award and a two-time Innovation winner, we are dedicated to serving our vibrant community and its visitors with a diverse array of resources and programs.
At the Central Library, you can explore an extensive collection of materials, including eBooks and other online media, as well as unique offerings like early literacy kits, hotspots, telescopes, tools, and museum passes. Our digital resources are vast, featuring comprehensive databases and a digital historical archive.
We are more than just a place to borrow books; we are a hub of learning and creativity. Join one of our engaging classes or book clubs, or visit our makerspaces to bring your ideas to life. With special events for all ages, there is always something happening at the Central Library.
In 2022 alone, Manatee Library locations welcomed over 500,000 visitors and saw our resources utilized over 5 million times. We invite you to be a part of our thriving community. Check us out and discover all that the Central Library has to offer!
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1301 Barcarrota Avenue, Bradenton, Florida 34205, United States
Opening hours of Central Library
Monday:
09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 20:00
Friday:
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews of Central Library
"So far the most unorganized library I’ve ever been with my toddler. 1. Went to baby story time last fall and end up just playing with toys because there were only 2 people (babies). I have plenty of toys at home to give/play with my child. 2. We went today for 40 carrots and the person at the front desk told us cutting short, “They are full”. We drove 30 min each way and my child was all hyped up to play and sing songs to only turn around, crying and go back home. All other libraries have reservations open if they have limited availability. I even wouldn’t drove if I knew they are full. What is wrong with this one? Very disappointing experience."
"We absolutely this library....thank you for having such a great selection of books, audio, DVDs, preloaded children's learning tablets and they even have different size and designs of cake pans you could borrow..... plus odd and end different items for home improvement such as drills etc when available (most available at the rocky bluff library location), you might have to get on a waiting list, but it's a good alternative if you don't want to buy one because you just need to use it for one project I have also enjoyed using the (one on one) tech help for my computer learning... They have personal private rooms you can check out if you need space to have a zoom call..."
"One of the best libraries, especially the views from the second floor. Helpful staff. Everything you need can be found here."
"It’s so nice to have resources to use while you’re on the go and serving clients. The library is large, very quite, and clean and the staff is extremely helpful. Its also a great location down town on the water and close to the shops."
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