Manchester Libraries have been announced as the winner of the Culture and Creativity category at the prestigious Libraries Connected Award 2025 for the Wythenshawe Forum Library Creative Space. The award…
It’s official the fun factor was high at Gorton Library’s Festival of Libraries Funday. The library vibe was a definite happy, smiley, chill one with music wending it’s way through…
Manchester Libraries recently took part in a big event at The Bridgewater Hall. The event ‘Access All Ages’ was put on by Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) alongside Intergenerational England. As…
Between 16th to 22nd June 2025, Manchester Libraries will be hosting a range of activities as part of Refugee Week. The theme for Refugee Week this year is ‘Community as…
Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode. Filled with all kinds of facts, features…
110 years ago, in May 1915 Didsbury library was opened with a golden key, this beautiful library was funded by the generous Scottish-American Andrew Carnegie and designed by city architect…
Get ready to embark on an exciting digital journey with Wallace & Gromit and Vaughan Williams this Summer. For two weeks in June, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR…
Gorton & Longsight Library children and young people had a fantastic time this Easter break with the brilliant range of activities on offer. Activities included Minecraft, Edison & Lego Robots.…
This event is for individuals aged 15 and over. Welcome to the voting page for the fifth edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. Event Details:…
Brighter Sounds Live Night We held our first U/18 Live Night on the 22nd of March which was a roaring success. I will be writing a full piece to describe…
Welcome to the voting page for the third edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. Event Details: Monday 14 April 2025• Doors open: 17:00• Introduction to the film: 17:30• Film starts: 17:40…
On 4th March 2025, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Neil MacInnes Head of Libraries, Galleries and Culture, took a report on Manchester Libraries to…
Music-lovers of Manchester are invited to become part of Music for the Senses, a brand-new, city-wide multi-sensory art trail taking over the city this summer. A guitar amnesty, to collect…
Welcome to the voting page for the second edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. Event Details: • Doors open: 17:15 • Introduction to the film:…
Welcome to the Manchester Central Library International Film Society! We’re thrilled to have you join us for the very first edition of our film club. Our inaugural screening will take…
To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month we’re hosting a film night where you get to decide the film we watch. The LGBTQIA+ Staff Network will be turning the Central Library Performance…
Music is among the most ubiquitous and varied aspects of human culture. Throughout all of our history and all around the planet, musical traditions have evolved to become signifiers of…
If, like us you have missed live music events, we have put together a few suggestions of some that you can view and take part in from home. MIF Manchester…
Hear amazing music, experience great art and dance, and sample food from around the world. All for FREE! It’s time for Culture Feast at Wythenshawe Forum Library! Culture Feast: Festival…
Following last year’s phenomenally successful inaugural awards, Manchester Culture Awards are back – by popular demand – for a second year. Nominations are now open and entries can be submitted…