Open Day at the House of Commons Library
Here we have a guest blog from Rosalind Pye, a Neighbourhood Delivery Assistant working and studying part- time with Manchester Central Library. Here she recounts her fascinating study visit to…
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Libraries Update – March 2026
See Myself in Books Festival Over three thousand children from forty-two primary and high schools have participated in this year’s See Myself in Books Festival. Organised by Read Manchester, the…
Libraries Update – February 2026
Good Things Foundation Visit to Chorlton Library The new Chief Executive of the Good Things Foundation, Vicki Sellick, visited Chorlton Library this month to see the great service we offer…
Libraries Update – February 2026
Bridge of Sunflowers: Ukrainian Art – Central Library Manchester Central Library has been delighted to host Bridge of Sunflowers, an exhibition composed of artwork by young Ukrainian artists from the…
Libraries Update – December 2025
Henan University Visit – Central Library On Wednesday 3 December Manchester Central Library was honoured to host a delegation from Henan University and the Chinese Consulate in Manchester on an…
Libraries Update – November 2025
Libraries as Warm Spaces This winter, every library in Manchester is again a warm, safe and free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all…
Libraries Update – October 2025
Get Online Week across Manchester Libraries The Digital Inclusion team took part in Get Online Week, supporting residents to take their first digital steps, such as using the NHS App or…
Libraries Update – September 2025
LGBT Histories in Focus – Archives+ Archives+ staff felt honoured to host the Unison North West LGBT group who paid a visit to Manchester Central Library to view the Archives+…
Libraries Update – August 2025
Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden This year’s Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden – was launched on 1 July and runs to 13 September. Manchester Libraries have been offering lots of…
NeuroNetwork MCR at the Business & IP Centre: Meet the Founder Behind the Initiative
At the Business & IP Centre in Manchester Central Library, we’re proud to support innovative initiatives that empower entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially those from underrepresented communities. One such…
Martial Fit Fusion Fighting Fit with BIPCGM
Lindsey is the founder of Martial Fit Fusion, a business that offers a unique blend of holistic fitness, mobility, and martial arts training. Her services include online group classes via…
MyChocoBouquet – Business & IP Centre Case Study
When creativity meets entrepreneurship, the results can be truly inspiring. That’s exactly what happened with MyChocoBouquet, a business which specialises in creating beautifully designed chocolate bouquets that combine the sweetness…