10:15a.m.
Baby Storytime
Lakewood Ranch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗Library storytimesSarasota–Bradenton · The Suncoast
Library storytimes in Sarasota–Bradenton, by day and branch.
We read the event calendar of Manatee County Public Library and found 13 storytimes that repeat every week at seven branches: five baby, two toddler, three preschool and three family or mixed-age. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.
13storytimes a week
7branches
1library system
Freeno sign-up listed
The quick answersChecked
Baby storytime?Baby Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Plus 4 more.5 a weekToddler storytime?Toddler Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Plus 1 more.2 a weekPreschool storytime?Preschool Storytime at Lakewood Ranch Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Plus 2 more.3 a weekAnything on the weekend?Not on a weekly schedule right now. This week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.Weekdays onlyAfter work?Nothing after 4 p.m. on a weekly schedule right now.Daytime only
Every week
Pick a day, find a storytime
The bars show how many storytimes run each day. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so tap through to the event page before you go.
Who it’s for
Mondays
2 storytimes11:15a.m.
Baby Storytime
Lakewood Ranch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗
None match that filter on Mondays. Try .
Tuesdays
6 storytimes10a.m.
Family Storytime
Island Branch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Lakewood Ranch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Family Story Time
Rocky Bluff Branch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
South Manatee Branch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Baby Storytime
Braden River Branch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗11:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Lakewood Ranch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Preschool
Event page ↗None match that filter on Tuesdays. Try .
Wednesdays
2 storytimes10:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Lakewood Ranch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗11:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Lakewood Ranch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Toddler
Event page ↗None match that filter on Wednesdays. Try .
Thursdays
1 storytime10:15a.m.
Baby Story Time
Rocky Bluff Branch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗None match that filter on Thursdays. Try .
Fridays
2 storytimes10a.m.
Wiggles, Giggles and Tales
Little Discovery Center · Manatee County Public Library
Family
Event page ↗10a.m.
Baby Storytime
Palmetto Branch Library · Manatee County Public Library
Baby
Event page ↗None match that filter on Fridays. Try .
Saturdays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Saturdays. Try Mondays, with 2 storytimes.
Sundays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Sundays. Try Mondays, with 2 storytimes.
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Which storytime is which
Libraries name them differently, so every listing gets one of these labels.
BabyBabytimeLap songs, rhymes and bounces for babies and a grown-up.
ToddlerToddler storytimeShort books, movement and songs for walkers who don’t sit still yet.
PreschoolPreschool storytimeLonger stories and a craft or activity for kids who can listen a while.
FamilyFamily and pajamaMixed ages, siblings welcome. Pajama storytimes run in the evening.
Near you
Storytimes by branch
Find the branch closest to home and see its whole week at a glance.
Lakewood Ranch Library
6 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Mon 10:15 a.m. Baby Storytime
- Mon 11:15 a.m. Baby Storytime
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
- Tue 11:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
- Wed 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Wed 11:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
Rocky Bluff Branch Library
2 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Family Story Time
- Thu 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time
Braden River Branch Library
1 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime
Island Branch Library
1 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Tue 10 a.m. Family Storytime
Little Discovery Center
1 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Fri 10 a.m. Wiggles, Giggles and Tales
Palmetto Branch Library
1 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Fri 10 a.m. Baby Storytime
South Manatee Branch Library
1 a weekManatee County Public Library
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
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Before you go
Three things that make storytime easier
TimingArrive 10 minutes earlyPopular storytimes fill the room. Early gets you a spot on the rug and a calm start.
StrollerPark the stroller outsideMany rooms have a stroller spot by the door. A baby carrier helps with wiggly babies.AfterStay and borrowStorytime usually ends near the picture books. Grab this week’s favorites on the way out.Keep planning
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Good questions
Storytime in Sarasota–Bradenton: the FAQ
Baby Storytime (Lakewood Ranch Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m.); Baby Storytime (Lakewood Ranch Library, Mondays at 11:15 a.m.); Baby Storytime (Braden River Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Story Time (Rocky Bluff Branch Library, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.); Baby Storytime (Palmetto Branch Library, Fridays at 10 a.m.).
Toddler Storytime (Lakewood Ranch Library, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (Lakewood Ranch Library, Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.).
Preschool Storytime (Lakewood Ranch Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (South Manatee Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Lakewood Ranch Library, Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.).
Not on a weekly schedule right now. Every storytime we found is on a weekday; this week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.
None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.
Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.
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