Manatee County Public Library System

Manatee County Public Library System, serving an area of 270,000 residents, has a collection of 350,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 18,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 25,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 75 employees, of whom 32 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 6 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,000,000. Patrons make 840,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,760,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., West, Bradenton Beach Florida 34205 Telephone 941-748-5555

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