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Thank you for your interest in donating to Manatee Libraries!

Book and audiovisual donations:

The library system does not accept material donations directly to staff. However, the Friends of the Library groups at Braden River, Central, Palmetto, and Rocky Bluff locations will take donations directly (donations must be given to the Friends volunteers, rather than library staff).  Library locations

• Book or DVD donations, in good condition, are accepted by the Friends at Central, Palmetto, and Rocky Bluff locations. They do not accept VHS tapes, older encyclopedia sets, older textbooks, or magazines.
• Friends’ book sales and bookstores extend the ability of the library to purchase additional materials and fund programs. Thank you for considering a donation to the Friends of the Library.

Monetary donations:

• Monetary contributions may be made to help the library purchase books or other materials. Please use the Gift Designation Form. You may also make a monetary donation to any Friends of the Library group or to the Manatee Library Foundation. Thank you for considering a donation to support the Library.
  
• If you would like to purchase a new item in someone's honor, please use the Gift Designation Form. You may also make a monetary donation to any. The library will provide a gift acknowledgment letter if requested.