The Summer Reading Challenge has now launched; children have until September 16 to read six books and receive a medal and certificate. Free for ages 4-11 with a mini challenge for under fours. There are also lots of free activities in libraries and competitions too!
The Blue Peter Book Club Trail is now live through the whole of August. Go on a city book badge quest, enter the competition to win all the book club titles, take part in activities and get your very own Blue Peter Book Badge. All the details at Loads to Do.
Free summer activities
Enjoy free Marvellous Makers sessions in all libraries across Manchester. You’ll be making marble runs, getting crafty or even trying beat boxing! You can find these activities and many more on Loads to Do. Activities at Central Library
You can also enjoy a Central Library summer with a packed programme of activities suitable for all ages. with music, dance, comics, gaming and lots more. See dates and times for Central Library summer activities on Library Live.
Crime Central
Crime Central returns to Central Library on Thursday 11 August. Showcasing blockbuster bestsellers, emerging talent and industry insiders, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. Discover your new favourite crime fiction writer, meet other crime fans and spend an evening with a panel of authors. Find out more at Library Live.
Word Central Open Mic Night
Join special guest poet, playwright and performer Cathy Crabb. Sign up to read your own poem at Library Live. Come down to Central Library for an evening of live spoken word poetry on Tuesday 27 August at 6pm.
Library of the Month
Barlow Moor Community Library, our Library of the Month, offers free WiFi, a great book collection, and exciting events like the bike library and Summer Reading Challenge. Don’t miss their fun activities for kids this August! There’s lots more to discover about the brilliant Barlow Moor Community Library on our blog.
Summer of Stories
Looking for a free day out? Z-arts are hosting storytelling and drop-in arts and crafts for the whole family across August! Find out more at Z-arts.
New audio trail
Try a new audio trail to commemorate Central Library’s 90th birthday. Access in Central with your phone or visit SoundCloud. Read more at the manclibraries.blog.
National Theatre Collection
Explore The National Theatre collection now available on our online reference library. See acclaimed full length drama performances on all library public PCs. Read more on manclibraries.blog.