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I'm getting ready to relocate with my family to Europe in a few weeks.  The movers come Monday-
Dec 8th- hence my computer is shipping.  So---please be patient knowing that the website will
continue as usual once I have access to my computer ---there are a lot of events posted here for now.
Please feel free to email me with listings of events to post
Denise@whatshappeningmanatee.com--
that would be very helpful. Thank you- I'll miss you. Denise


Monday, Dec 8
  • Mondays are free at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota

Tuesday, Dec 9

Wednesday, Dec 10
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – POOCHES ON PARADE DOGGIE WALK – Manatee County’s preserves aren’t just
    for people! Join Julia Burch, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program’s Public Outreach Coordinator, to bring your
    furry friends for a relaxing morning stroll through Robinson Preserve. Julia will lead a short nature walk,
    highlighting the local waterways and estuaries, perfect for pets and people! All dogs must be on leashes
    and remain on them at all times. Don’t forget your pooper scooper! Reservations are required! Please call
    (941) 748-4501 ext. 4605.  Robinson Preserve

  • 10am-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall
    2008 T0T-TIME schedule for children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and
    guardians.  Tot-time stories for the youngest library patrons feature a brand-
    new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting
    at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: For additional information please call the
    Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch
    Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Tot-
    Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis FREE

  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484
  • FREE to Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

  • 10:30 a.m. - Fall 2008 HI-FIVE STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5.
    With stories that feature a brand-new theme each week, Hi-Five Storytime will
    be presented on the following dates: For additional information please call the
    Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch
    Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Hi-
    Five Storytime programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There
    is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come,
    first serve basis FREE

  • 6:30pm- Family Movie Night” to be held in the Central Library’s 1st Floor
    Auditorium. Held on the second Wednesday each month, every Movie Night will
    feature a different, popular, full-length, G-rated, classic animated film starting at 6:30 p.m.
    (Call the library at 748-5555, ext 6318 for specific film titles.) The movies will be shown on
    the following Wednesday evenings: January 14th, and March 11th. (There will be no
    program in February or April, 2009) Everyone is invited to attend any or all of these
    movies, and bring a snack (or even a bag-supper!) to enjoy while watching the film. There
    is no admission fee, no advance registration is required; and seating will be available on a
    first come, first serve basis. Parents and guardians are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to
    stay and enjoy the movie with their children! The Manatee County Central Library is
    located at 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West in downtown Bradenton. For more
    information please call 941.748.5555  ext 6319.

Thursday, Dec 11
  • 6-9 pm- CONCERTS IN THE GROVE Concert is FREE! Parking $5 The Wheedles is
    a fun, ready-to-dance-with band! This time, they'll be doing Christmas songs AND there will also be a
    SANTA CLAUS! Bring your kids so you can enjoy! 6-9pm Mixon Fruit Farms – the Concert in the Grove
    takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month.  We have built a beautiful new facility out in our grove
    called the "Garden Oasis" which makes a perfect event venue.  It includes a Koi Pond, Waterfall, Gazebo
    and large covered pavilion area.  We think the new Concert in the Grove series will be one that the
    Bradenton community will really enjoy.  Our concerts are always family-friendly and FREE!  We have beer,
    wine and food available for purchase.  Food includes hot dogs, Kettle corn and our famous Orange Swirl
    Ice Cream Cones. Here is the lineup for our summer concerts.  

  • 6:30pm- Braden River Branch Library Family Night for children ages 0-10 and
    their families.   Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving around a
    brand-new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday
    evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:. For additional
    information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The
    Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road
    70) in Bradenton. The programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden
    River Branch Library are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis FREE

Friday, Dec 12
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – VOLUNTEER TRAINING: EMERSON POINT DOCENT TEAM – We’re
    excited to announce that the Emerson Point Preserve Ranger Office is READY! Construction is
    complete on this new resource for preserve visitors and we need volunteer help to welcome
    people into the preserve. We’re looking for volunteers who would like to help run this welcome
    center. Join us for a short introduction to this location and a brief training on helping out at the
    office. Please let us know if you would like to attend! Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 4605.
    Emerson Point Preserve

Saturday, Dec 13
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM –WINTER WONDERS PLANT WALK – What wild things grow in Florida’s warm winter
    weather? Join Master Gardeners Mike to discover the plants that pop up as the weather turns colder. The
    group will take a short stroll and ponder the seasonal plants at Desoto National Memorial and Riverview
    Pointe Preserve. This program is suitable for all ages. To register please call the Master Gardener Office
    at 941-722-4524. Desoto National Memorial/Riverview Pointe Preserve

  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – ROBINSON BIKE TRIP – Roll through Robinson Preserve on personal peddle
    power! Volunteer Lynn Deuitch, a member of the County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, will lead
    participants on a bicycle tour through Robinson Preserve. Participants must bring their own bicycle.
    Children under the age of 16 must wear a helmet. Closed-toed shoes, bug spray and water are also
    recommended. Suitable for all ages. Reservations are required! Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 4605.
    Robinson Preserve

  • 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – VOLUNTEER WORKDAY – Spend the afternoon helping your County’s natural
    lands! Gather together at Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto to help care for this 300+ acre preserve.
    We need your help for a variety of activities including removing exotic invasive plants, collecting trash,
    harvesting native seeds, and more. Want to bring a group? Please contact us to set up an activity on this
    workday for your class, Scout group, or business volunteer group. This opportunity is suitable for all ages.
    Please let us know if you would like to help! Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 4605. Emerson Point Preserve

  • 11-1pm- The Goddard School of Lakewood Ranch: Grand Opening Celebration featuring RADIO
    DISNEY!The Goddard School will be having a Grand Opening party to celebrate its first 2 months
    of operation.RADIO DISNEY will be on hand with prizes, music, games and other fun activities!!    
    Explore Some More Children’s Museum Dinosaur Dig!Home Depot Little Carpenters Lots of
    Food Fun and Games! FREE www.goddardschool.com

Sunday, Dec 14
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM – PLANT IDENTIFICATION FUN – Have you ever wondered “what plant is that?”
    Discover the world of flowers and trees with our Master Gardener tours at Emerson Point Preserve! Back
    for the fall, Master Gardener Sam will lead program participants on a relaxing nature walk along Emerson
    Point’s beautiful coastal trails. This plant specialist will reveal the secrets of plant identification and teach
    you to identify Florida’s native inhabitants. To register please call the Master Gardener Office at 941-722-
    4524. Emerson Point Preserve
  • 10am-5pm- PAL Sailor Circus The Florida Organge Festival: P romoting Healthy, Active Families!
Monday, Dec 15

Tuesday, Dec 16

Wednesday, Dec 17
  • 10am-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall
    2008 T0T-TIME schedule for children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and
    guardians.  Tot-time stories for the youngest library patrons feature a brand-
    new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting
    at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: For additional information please call the
    Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch
    Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Tot-
    Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis FREE

  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484 FREE to
    Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

  • 10:30 a.m. - Fall 2008 HI-FIVE STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5.
    With stories that feature a brand-new theme each week, Hi-Five Storytime will
    be presented on the following dates: For additional information please call the
    Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch
    Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Hi-
    Five Storytime programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There
    is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come,
    first serve basis FREE

  • 5:30pm HOLIDAY program for Teens involving a CRAFT AND A MOVIE
    Celebrate the season and create great holiday crafts while watching a movie
    and snacking on some holiday treats at the library. The Friends of the Island
    Library are generously providing all of the necessary supplies for the craft, as
    well as the tasty holiday treats. Seating for this free program will be available
    on a first come, first serve basis. No prior registration is necessary. Special
    programs such as this are made possible by funds provided by the Friends of
    the Island Library. The Island Branch Library is located at 5701 Marina Drive in
    Holmes Beach, Florida. For more information, please call the library at
    941.778.6341. FREE

Thursday, Dec 18
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – WILD FLORIDA 101: NATURE’S KNITTING – Do you love to knit, crochet, or
    weave? Take a morning to relax in one of Manatee County’s beautiful nature preserves to share your
    hobby with other fiber artists! We’ll explore unique natural materials that can be incorporated into knitting
    and spinning. Learn to use nature’s bounty – palm fiber, shed cat fur, and more - to make fabulous knitted
    and crocheted items and even your own yarn! Please bring your own knitting needles and/or crochet
    hooks. This program is suitable for participants age 16 and up. Reservations are required. Please Call 941-
    748-4501 ext. 4605. Emerson Point Preserve

  • 6:30pm- Braden River Branch Library Family Night for children ages 0-10 and
    their families.   Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving around a
    brand-new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday
    evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. For additional information please call the
    Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch
    Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. The
    programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden River Branch Library are
    FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration
    required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis FREE


Friday, Dec 19
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – TALL TAILS TRIBE: COLORS OF THE WORLD – Red,
    blue, yellow, green, orange, and purple – these are the colors of nature! From radical rainbows to
    camouflaged critters, nature uses color in a variety of ways. Bring your preschooler to join us for a color-
    filled morning of making rainbows, learning about camouflage, and a crazy color hike and more! Introduce
    your child to the incredible outdoors! This program is suitable for children age 5 and under. Reservations
    are required. Please Call 941-748-4501 ext. 4605. Emerson Point Preserve FREE

Saturday, Dec 20
  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – WILD KIDS WEEKENDS: MANGROVE MYSTERIES - Ever
    wonder how a tree could live in super salty water? With a little detective work we’ll find out as we explore
    the lush mangrove forest. Meet the creatures that live in the mangrove motel to see the important role
    these unique trees play in coastal ecosystems. This program is suitable for children age 6 and up.  
    Reservations are required! Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 4605. Emerson Point Preserve FREE

  • 10am-12noon- "Happy Birthday, Jesus" party for kids 3-11 at Summerfield Community  
    Park, Lakewood Ranch. The story of Jesus' birth, a craft, songs, scavenger hunt and
    birthday cake, sponsored by Risen Savior Lutheran Church. More info/register: 747-5564
    or www.rsavior.com. FREE

  • 11am-12noon Read to the dogs at Books a Million bookstore. Therapy dogs
    make a great audience! This is a no-cost program to help improve your child’s
    readings skills. These dogs and their handlers are already being read to in
    local area schools. If your kids need extra help or have never read to a dog
    before, mark your calendar and join us for these free sessions Books a Million
    is located at the corner of Cortez Road and Tamiami Trail in Bradenton  Call
    748-3911   

Sunday, Dec 21

Monday, Dec 22

Tuesday, Dec 23

Wednesday, Dec 24
  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484 FREE to
    Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

Thursday, Dec 25

Friday, Dec 26

Saturday, Dec 27

Sunday, Dec 28

Monday, Dec 29

Tuesday, Dec 30
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – NATURALIST-LED WAGON TOURS – Roll through Robinson Preserve in style!
    Take a relaxed ride through Robinson Preserve in the Department’s Conestoga wagons. Your
    naturalist tour guide will explain the preserve’s history, resident wildlife, fabulous flowers and
    describe preserve highlights. This is a wonderful opportunity to see parts of Robinson Preserve that
    are accessible only after a several-mile hike! Multiple trips will be taken during this timeframe. A
    fee of $2.13 per adult and $1.07 per child will be charged for this special opportunity. Reservations
    are required.  Seats will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. Please call 941-748-4501 ext.
    4605. Robinson Preserve


Wednesday, Dec 31
  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484
  • FREE to Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

Thursday, Jan 1


Friday, Jan 2

Saturday, Jan 3

Sunday, Jan 4

Monday Jan 5

Tuesday, Jan 6

Wednesday, Jan 7
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion-Explore music, sign
    language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes,
    bean bags and scarves. No preregistration required.Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd
    Bradenton. for more infocall 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Palmetto Branch Library announces its January Preschool Storytime schedule for
    children ages two through five and their parents/guardians. Featuring a brand new theme each week,
    along with related activities presented by Library Assistant Mary Kay Clune, PRESCHOOL STORYTIME will
    be presented every Wednesday morning in January starting at 10:00 a.m. (January 7, 14, 21, and 28.) For
    additional information please call the Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch
    Library is located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to
    attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall 2008 T0T-TIME schedule for
    children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and guardians.   Tot-time stories for the youngest library patrons
    feature a brand-new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.
    m. on the following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22,
    29, May 6, 13, 20.  For additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-
    6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in
    Bradenton. Tot-Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance
    registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10:30am Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Winter/Spring 2009 HI-FIVE
    STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5. With stories that feature a brand-new theme each week, Hi-
    Five Storytime will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:
    January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20. For
    additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River
    Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Hi-Five Storytime
    programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484 FREE to
    Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

  • 11-12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign language, ABC's and much more
    with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and
    scarves. No preregistration required. Our intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living
    facilities and includes "grandfriends" in the fun! at College Park Club ActivitiesRoom- 5612 26th St
    W.Bradenton. for more info call 756- 3007 FREE

Thursday, Jan 8
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center - (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5  year old. Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.
    No preregistration required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for
    more info call 756- 3007. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents: FREE Playgroups -
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other
    parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday
    mornings , Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership
    Center, for more information call 941-756-3007. Cost: FREE


  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more If you wish to reserve your spot
    call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at Happy Cubs
    near the Blake Hospital Parking Garage first come first serve limit 15 families.
    FREE

  • 6:30pm-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Winter/Spring 2009 Family Night
    schedule for children ages 0-10 and their families. Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving
    around a brand-new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday evenings starting at 6:
    30 p.m. on the following dates: January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9,
    16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. For additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-
    727-6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in
    Bradenton. The programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden River Branch Library are FREE and
    everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a
    first come, first serve basis.FREE

  • 7pm Palmetto Library FAMILY STORYTIME. Children are welcome to bring their stuffed animals and wear
    their pajamas, as the storytime begins at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 15, 22, and 29. For additional
    information please call the Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch Library is
    located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend.
    There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

Friday, Jan 9

Saturday, Jan 10

Sunday Jan 11

Monday Jan 12

Tuesday Jan 13

Wednesday, Jan 14
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion- Explore music, sign
    language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes,
    bean bags and scarves. No preregistration required. Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd
    Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am-11am- Spanish Musical Motion Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.
    Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves. No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center- 1450 28th Street Court East Palmetto,
    Florida 34221 for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484 FREE to
    Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Palmetto Branch Library announces its January Preschool Storytime schedule for
    children ages two through five and their parents/guardians. Featuring a brand new theme each week,
    along with related activities presented by Library Assistant Mary Kay Clune, PRESCHOOL STORYTIME will
    be presented every Wednesday morning in January starting at 10:00 a.m. (January 7, 14, 21, and 28.) For
    additional information please call the Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch
    Library is located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to
    attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s South Manatee Branch Library announces its Winter 2009 Preschool Storytime
    schedule for two-to-five year-olds. Featuring a brand-new theme each week, Storytime will be presented
    on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11,
    18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8. Storytime is FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. The South
    Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th St. West in Bradenton. For more information, please call
    the library at 941.755.3892.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall 2008 T0T-TIME schedule for
    children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and guardians.   Tot-time stories for the youngest library patrons
    feature a brand-new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.
    m. on the following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22,
    29, May 6, 13, 20.  For additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-
    6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in
    Bradenton. Tot-Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance
    registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10:30am Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Winter/Spring 2009 HI-FIVE
    STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5. With stories that feature a brand-new theme each week, Hi-
    Five Storytime will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:
    January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20. For
    additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River
    Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Hi-Five Storytime
    programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

  • 11-12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign  language, ABC's and much more
    with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and
    scarves. No preregistration required. Our intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living
    facilities and includes "grandfriends" in the fun! at College Park Club Activities Room- 5612 26th St
    W.Bradenton. for more info call 756- 3007 FREE

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical Motion by Moonlight,
    Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at
    Palma Sola Presbyterian Preschool/SacPac in 6510 3rd Avenue West in NW Bradenton- FREE

  • 6:30pm- Family Movie Night” to be held in the Central Library’s 1st Floor
    Auditorium. Held on the second Wednesday each month, every Movie Night will
    feature a different, popular, full-length, G-rated, classic animated film starting at 6:30 p.m.
    (Call the library at 748-5555, ext 6318 for specific film titles.) The movies will be shown on
    the following Wednesday evenings:  March 11th. (There will be no program in February or
    April, 2009) Everyone is invited to attend any or all of these movies, and bring a snack (or
    even a bag-supper!) to enjoy while watching the film. There is no admission fee, no
    advance registration is required; and seating will be available on a first come, first serve
    basis. Parents and guardians are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to stay and enjoy the
    movie with their children! The Manatee County Central Library is located at 1301
    Barcarrota Boulevard West in downtown Bradenton. For more information please
    call 941.748.5555  ext 6319.

Thursday Jan 15
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center - (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5  year old. Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.
    No preregistration required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for
    more info call 756- 3007. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents: FREE Playgroups -
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other
    parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday
    mornings , Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership
    Center, for more information call 941-756-3007. Cost: FREE

  • 6pm- Program for TEENS will be offered at the South Manatee Branch Library on KATHLEEN HEINICKE will
    show Teens (ages 11-18) how to create their own Funky, Fringy, Fleecy Scarf! Supplies will be provided,
    but please note that space is limited and advance registration is REQUIRED -- call 941 755 3892.  The
    event is free, with space available on a first come, first serve basis. The South Manatee Branch Library is
    located at 6081 26th St. West in Bradenton. For more information, please call the library at 941.755.3892.

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more If you wish to reserve your spot
    call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at Happy Cubs
    near the Blake Hospital Parking Garage first come first serve limit 15 families.
    FREE

  • 6:30pm-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its
    Winter/Spring 2009 Family Night schedule for children ages 0-10 and their
    families. Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving around a brand-
    new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday evenings
    starting at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12,
    19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. For additional
    information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The
    Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road
    70) in Bradenton. The programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden
    River Branch Library are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis.FREE

  • 7pm Palmetto Library FAMILY STORYTIME. Children are welcome to bring
    their stuffed animals and wear their pajamas, as the storytime begins at 7:00 p.
    m. on January 8, 15, 22, and 29. For additional information please call the
    Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch Library is
    located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and
    everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

Friday Jan 16

Saturday Jan 17
  • 10:30am- Asolo Theatre Play Readers, who will entertain the audience with their performance of “SYLVIA”
    on Saturday, January 17, 2009, 10:30 a.m. SYLVIA, by playwright A. R. Gurney, is a delightful comedy that
    shows the conflict a stray dog can cause a married couple.  Light refreshments will be served starting at 10
    a.m., and the Friends will hold their Annual Meeting immediately prior to the program. Seating for this free
    program will be available on a first come, first serve basis. No registration is necessary. Special programs
    such as this are made possible by funds provided by the Friends of the Braden River Library. The Braden
    River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida. For more information,
    please call the library at 941.727.6079.FREE

Sunday, Jan 18

Monday, Jan 19

Tuesday, Jan 20

Wednesday, Jan 21
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion- Explore music, sign
    language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes,
    bean bags and scarves. No preregistration required. Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd
    Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am-11am- Spanish Musical Motion Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.
    Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves. No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center- 1450 28th Street Court East Palmetto,
    Florida 34221 for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484 FREE to
    Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Palmetto Branch Library announces its January Preschool Storytime schedule for
    children ages two through five and their parents/guardians. Featuring a brand new theme each week,
    along with related activities presented by Library Assistant Mary Kay Clune, PRESCHOOL STORYTIME will
    be presented every Wednesday morning in January starting at 10:00 a.m. (January 7, 14, 21, and 28.) For
    additional information please call the Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch
    Library is located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to
    attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s South Manatee Branch Library announces its Winter 2009 Preschool Storytime
    schedule for two-to-five year-olds. Featuring a brand-new theme each week, Storytime will be presented
    on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11,
    18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8. Storytime is FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. The South
    Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th St. West in Bradenton. For more information, please call
    the library at 941.755.3892.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall 2008 T0T-TIME schedule for
    children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and guardians.   Tot-time stories for the youngest library patrons
    feature a brand-new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.
    m. on the following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22,
    29, May 6, 13, 20.  For additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-
    6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in
    Bradenton. Tot-Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance
    registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10:30am Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Winter/Spring 2009 HI-FIVE
    STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5. With stories that feature a brand-new theme each week, Hi-
    Five Storytime will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:
    January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20. For
    additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River
    Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Hi-Five Storytime
    programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

  • 11-12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign  language, ABC's and much more
    with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and
    scarves. No preregistration required. Our intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living
    facilities and includes "grandfriends" in the fun! at College Park Club Activities Room- 5612 26th St
    W.Bradenton. for more info call 756- 3007 FREE

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical Motion by Moonlight,
    Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at
    Palma Sola Presbyterian Preschool/SacPac in 6510 3rd Avenue West in NW Bradenton- FREE


Thursday Jan 22
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center - (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5  year old. Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.
    No preregistration required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for
    more info call 756- 3007. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents: FREE Playgroups -
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other
    parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday
    mornings , Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership
    Center, for more information call 941-756-3007. Cost: FREE


  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more If you wish to reserve your spot
    call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at Happy Cubs
    near the Blake Hospital Parking Garage first come first serve limit 15 families.
    FREE

  • 6:30pm-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its
    Winter/Spring 2009 Family Night schedule for children ages 0-10 and their
    families. Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving around a brand-
    new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday evenings
    starting at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12,
    19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. For additional
    information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The
    Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road
    70) in Bradenton. The programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden
    River Branch Library are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis.FREE

  • 7pm Palmetto Library FAMILY STORYTIME. Children are welcome to bring
    their stuffed animals and wear their pajamas, as the storytime begins at 7:00 p.
    m. on January 8, 15, 22, and 29. For additional information please call the
    Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch Library is
    located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and
    everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

Fri, Jan 23

Saturday, Jan 24

Sunday, Jan 25

Monday, Jan 26

Tuesday, Jan 27

Wednesday, Jan 28
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion- Explore music, sign
    language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes,
    bean bags and scarves. No preregistration required. Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd
    Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am-11am- Spanish Musical Motion Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.
    Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves. No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center- 1450 28th Street Court East Palmetto,
    Florida 34221 for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10:30am-12 noon Ongoing- YMCA MANATEE MOM'S AND DAD'S CLUB  This
    is a drop in play group for children and their parents.   Available to infants
    thru preschool.  Dodge the rain or beat the heat.  A great way to make new
    friends and enjoy a play date with your little ones. YMCA - Bradenton Branch
    – Gymnasium  3805 59th Street West Bradenton-   941-792-7484 FREE to
    Members / All others $3.00 per child or $6.00 per family.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Palmetto Branch Library announces its January Preschool Storytime
    schedule for children ages two through five and their parents/guardians. Featuring a brand new
    theme each week, along with related activities presented by Library Assistant Mary Kay Clune,
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME will be presented every Wednesday morning in January starting at 10:00
    a.m. (January 7, 14, 21, and 28.) For additional information please call the Palmetto Branch Library
    at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch Library is located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The
    programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.


  • 10am- Manatee County’s South Manatee Branch Library announces its Winter 2009 Preschool
    Storytime schedule for two-to-five year-olds. Featuring a brand-new theme each week, Storytime
    will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 14,
    21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8. Storytime is FREE and everyone is
    welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first
    come, first serve basis. The South Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th St. West in
    Bradenton. For more information, please call the library at 941.755.3892.

  • 11-12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign  language, ABC's and much more
    with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and
    scarves. No preregistration required. Our intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living
    facilities and includes "grandfriends" in the fun! at College Park Club Activities Room- 5612 26th St
    W.Bradenton. for more info call 756- 3007 FREE

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical Motion by Moonlight,
    Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at
    Palma Sola Presbyterian Preschool/SacPac in 6510 3rd Avenue West in NW Bradenton- FREE


Thursday Jan 29
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center - (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5  year old. Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.
    No preregistration required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for
    more info call 756- 3007. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents: FREE Playgroups -
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other
    parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday
    mornings , Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership
    Center, for more information call 941-756-3007. Cost: FREE


  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more If you wish to reserve your spot
    call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at Happy Cubs
    near the Blake Hospital Parking Garage first come first serve limit 15 families.
    FREE

  • 7pm Palmetto Library FAMILY STORYTIME. Children are welcome to bring
    their stuffed animals and wear their pajamas, as the storytime begins at 7:00 p.
    m. on January 8, 15, 22, and 29. For additional information please call the
    Palmetto Branch Library at 941-722-3333. The Palmetto Branch Library is
    located at 923 6th Street West in Palmetto. The programs are FREE and
    everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required;
    seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

Fri, Jan 30

Sat Jan 31

Sun Feb 1

Mon Feb 2

Tues Feb 3

Wednesday, Feb 4
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion- Explore music, sign
    language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes,
    bean bags and scarves. No preregistration required. Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd
    Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am-11am- Spanish Musical Motion Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.
    Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves. No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center- 1450 28th Street Court East Palmetto,
    Florida 34221 for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am- Manatee County’s South Manatee Branch Library announces its Winter 2009 Preschool
    Storytime schedule for two-to-five year-olds. Featuring a brand-new theme each week, Storytime
    will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 14,
    21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8. Storytime is FREE and everyone is
    welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first
    come, first serve basis. The South Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th St. West in
    Bradenton. For more information, please call the library at 941.755.3892.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall 2008 T0T-TIME schedule
    for children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and guardians.   Tot-time stories for the youngest library
    patrons feature a brand-new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings
    starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11,
    18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20.  For additional information please call the Braden River
    Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue
    East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Tot-Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend.
    There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10:30am Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Winter/Spring 2009 HI-FIVE
    STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5. With stories that feature a brand-new theme each
    week, Hi-Five Storytime will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:30 a.m. on the
    following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
    May 6, 13, 20. For additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-
    6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in
    Bradenton. Hi-Five Storytime programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE

  • 11-12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign  language, ABC's and much more
    with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and
    scarves. No preregistration required. Our intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living
    facilities and includes "grandfriends" in the fun! at College Park Club Activities Room- 5612 26th St
    W.Bradenton. for more info call 756- 3007 FREE

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical Motion by Moonlight,
    Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at
    Palma Sola Presbyterian Preschool/SacPac in 6510 3rd Avenue West in NW Bradenton- FREE


Thursday Feb 5
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center - (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5  year old. Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.
    No preregistration required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for
    more info call 756- 3007. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents: FREE Playgroups -
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other
    parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday
    mornings , Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership
    Center, for more information call 941-756-3007. Cost: FREE


  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more If you wish to reserve your spot
    call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at Happy Cubs
    near the Blake Hospital Parking Garage first come first serve limit 15 families.
    FREE

  • 6:30pm-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its
    Winter/Spring 2009 Family Night schedule for children ages 0-10 and their
    families. Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving around a brand-
    new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday evenings
    starting at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12,
    19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. For additional
    information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The
    Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road
    70) in Bradenton. The programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden
    River Branch Library are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis.FREE

Wednesday, Feb 11
  • 9:15- 10:15am The Family Partnership Center presents Musical Motion- Explore music, sign
    language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes,
    bean bags and scarves. No preregistration required. Faith Chiristian Church 5215 Lorraine Rd
    Bradenton. for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am-11am- Spanish Musical Motion Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5 year old.
    Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves. No
    preregistration required. Tillman Full Service Family Center- 1450 28th Street Court East Palmetto,
    Florida 34221 for more info call 756-3007. FREE

  • 10am- Manatee County’s South Manatee Branch Library announces its Winter 2009 Preschool
    Storytime schedule for two-to-five year-olds. Featuring a brand-new theme each week, Storytime
    will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 14,
    21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8. Storytime is FREE and everyone is
    welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first
    come, first serve basis. The South Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th St. West in
    Bradenton. For more information, please call the library at 941.755.3892.

  • 10am- Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Fall 2008 T0T-TIME schedule
    for children ages 0 – 2 and their parents and guardians.   Tot-time stories for the youngest library
    patrons feature a brand-new theme each week and will be presented on Wednesday mornings
    starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11,
    18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20.  For additional information please call the Braden River
    Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue
    East (State Road 70) in Bradenton. Tot-Time programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend.
    There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • 10:30am Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its Winter/Spring 2009 HI-FIVE
    STORYTIME schedule for children ages 3 - 5. With stories that feature a brand-new theme each
    week, Hi-Five Storytime will be presented on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:30 a.m. on the
    following dates: January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
    May 6, 13, 20. For additional information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-
    6079. The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road 70) in
    Bradenton. Hi-Five Storytime programs are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. FREE


  • 11-12noon Intergenerational Musical Motion- Explore music, sign  language, ABC's and much more
    with your 0-5 year old. Creative activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and
    scarves. No preregistration required. Our intergenerational program meets in Assisted Living
    facilities and includes "grandfriends" in the fun! at College Park Club Activities Room- 5612 26th St
    W.Bradenton. for more info call 756- 3007 FREE

  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical Motion by Moonlight,
    Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much
    more If you wish to reserve your spot call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at
    Palma Sola Presbyterian Preschool/SacPac in 6510 3rd Avenue West in NW Bradenton- FREE

  • 6:30pm- Family Movie Night” to be held in the Central Library’s 1st Floor
    Auditorium. Held on the second Wednesday each month, every Movie Night will
    feature a different, popular, full-length, G-rated, classic animated film starting at 6:30 p.m.
    (Call the library at 748-5555, ext 6318 for specific film titles.) The movies will be shown on
    the following Wednesday evenings:  March 11th. (There will be no program in February or
    April, 2009) Everyone is invited to attend any or all of these movies, and bring a snack (or
    even a bag-supper!) to enjoy while watching the film. There is no admission fee, no
    advance registration is required; and seating will be available on a first come, first serve
    basis. Parents and guardians are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to stay and enjoy the
    movie with their children! The Manatee County Central Library is located at 1301
    Barcarrota Boulevard West in downtown Bradenton. For more information please
    call 941.748.5555  ext 6319.

Thursday Feb 12
  • 9:15am - 10:15am Musical Motion with the Family Partnership Center - (birth -5
    years) Explore music, sign language, ABC's with your 0-5  year old. Creative
    activities using props such as puppets, parachutes, bean bags and scarves.
    No preregistration required. Community of Christ, 5817 33rd St. East- . for
    more info call 756- 3007. FREE

  • 11am 12noon Family Partnership Center Presents: FREE Playgroups -
    Musical Motion -(birth - 5 years) Learn & Play with your child and other
    parents. Explore music, poetry, sign language and much more. Thursday
    mornings , Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave West, Family Partnership
    Center, for more information call 941-756-3007. Cost: FREE


  • 6-7pm- NEW! FREE Evening Program for Parents and Children 0-5 Musical
    Motion by Moonlight, Learn & Play with your child and other parents. Explore
    music, poetry, sign language and much more If you wish to reserve your spot
    call 756-3007. Otherwise, Musical Motion will begin at 6pm- at Happy Cubs
    near the Blake Hospital Parking Garage first come first serve limit 15 families.
    FREE

  • 6:30pm-  Manatee County’s Braden River Branch Library announces its
    Winter/Spring 2009 Family Night schedule for children ages 0-10 and their
    families. Featuring stories, music, games and crafts revolving around a brand-
    new theme each week, Family Night will be presented on Thursday evenings
    starting at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12,
    19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. For additional
    information please call the Braden River Branch Library at 941-727-6079. The
    Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East (State Road
    70) in Bradenton. The programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Braden
    River Branch Library are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no
    advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first
    serve basis.FREE
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