# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 13 weekly storytimes at 7 branches
- Library calendars: Manatee County Public Library (https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/)
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## Mondays

- 10:15 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Lakewood Ranch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Baby. Join us for Baby Storytime! This program is designed for our youngest library visitors—babies from birth to 18 months—and their caregivers. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089854
- 11:15 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Lakewood Ranch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Baby. Join us for Baby Storytime! This program is designed for our youngest library visitors—babies from birth to 18 months—and their caregivers. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089882

## Tuesdays

- 10 a.m.: **Family Storytime** at Island Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Calling all families for an educational storytime focusing on creative play and interactive fun. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16970141
- 10:15 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at Lakewood Ranch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for Preschool Storytime, an engaging program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089556
- 10:15 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Rocky Bluff Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join Ms. Jenn and Ms. Q. for a morning of stories, songs, and play. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17810738
- 10:15 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at South Manatee Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Bring your little one to Preschool Storytime every Tuesday of every month. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16635435
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Braden River Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Baby. Join Ms. Crystal in a relaxed space for Baby Storytime! Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16790056
- 11:15 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at Lakewood Ranch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for Preschool Storytime, an engaging program designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089812

## Wednesdays

- 10:15 a.m.: **Toddler Storytime** at Lakewood Ranch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Toddler. Join us for Toddler Storytime—a fun, interactive program designed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers! Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089701
- 11:15 a.m.: **Toddler Storytime** at Lakewood Ranch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Toddler. Join us for Toddler Storytime—a fun, interactive program designed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers! Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089762

## Thursdays

- 10:15 a.m.: **Baby Story Time** at Rocky Bluff Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Baby. Join Ms. Jenn and Ms. Q. for a morning of baby stories, songs, and play. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17810691

## Fridays

- 10 a.m.: **Wiggles, Giggles and Tales** at Little Discovery Center (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. This engaging storytime introduces little ones to books through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory-rich experiences. Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16623116
- 10 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Palmetto Branch Library (Manatee County Public Library). Ages: Baby. Did you know: Every interaction with a book creates a positive connection to reading in your baby’s brain? Event page: https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17096911

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## FAQ

### Where is baby storytime in Sarasota–Bradenton?
[Baby Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089854) (Lakewood Ranch Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089882) (Lakewood Ranch Library, Mondays at 11:15 a.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16790056) (Braden River Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Baby Story Time](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17810691) (Rocky Bluff Branch Library, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17096911) (Palmetto Branch Library, Fridays at 10 a.m.).

### Where is toddler storytime in Sarasota–Bradenton?
[Toddler Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089701) (Lakewood Ranch Library, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.); [Toddler Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089762) (Lakewood Ranch Library, Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.).

### Where is preschool storytime in Sarasota–Bradenton?
[Preschool Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089556) (Lakewood Ranch Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.); [Preschool Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/16635435) (South Manatee Branch Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.); [Preschool Storytime](https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/17089812) (Lakewood Ranch Library, Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.).

### Are there Saturday or Sunday storytimes in Sarasota–Bradenton?
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.

### Do I need to sign up for storytime in Sarasota–Bradenton?
None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.

### How do you check these storytimes?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).