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to educate the public about the services the ELC provides and
to distribute free books to children. These events include:
• DeSoto Children’s Parade Party in the Park
• Manatee County Fair
• Manatee County Sheriff’s Ofce National Night Out
• Manatee YMCA’s ealthy Kids Day
• Lakewood Ranch BooFest
• olidays Around the Ranch
• Bradenton Kiwanis Club’s Christmas in August
• School District of Manatee County Literacy Nights
• Various Back to School events
The ELC of Manatee County is located in Palmetto, right next
search results and other CCR&R services may be requested
by calling the ELC at (941) 757-2900 ext. 210, or by visiting