LGBT History Month Activities
Coming soon to a library near you! We’ve got lots going on in our libraries celebrating LGBTQ History Month this February… so grab yourself the pleasure of popping into your…
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Councillor Rahman’s Libraries Bulletin
In the December issue of his monthly Manchester Libraries Bulletin, Councillor Rahman shares what’s been happening across Manchester’s libraries. See how libraries have celebrated the festive season so far and…
Councillor Rahman’s Libraries Bulletin
In the November issue of his monthly Manchester Libraries Bulletin, Councillor Rahman shares what’s been happening across Manchester’s libraries. Read how libraries are transforming into cultural hubs and see why…
Happy Birthday Longsight Library!
Longsight Library celebrated it’s fortieth birthday this weekend with a huge party, a Fun Palace and visits from customers and staff old and new. More than 1200 people visited the…
Celebrate Libraries Week 2018
Libraries Week takes place between the 8–13 October to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year the focus is on wellbeing. Libraries across Manchester will showcase how they bring communities…
Rainbow Playground
Manchester Libraries and Archives+ were Proud2Bee part of Rainbow Playground. A day-long (national) festival celebrating all things LGBT+ for young people. Coordinated and led by Manchester’s Proudtrust (LGBT+ Youth) in…
Bee in the City art trail opens today
The day of the supersize bee trail is here with 101 supersize bees forming the biggest public art trail in Manchester. Have a look at the swarm in this fantastic…
February libraries bulletin
In February’s issue of his monthly Manchester Libraries Bulletin, Councillor Rahman shares what’s been happening across Manchester’s libraries. Discover how we celebrated International Mother Language Day in libraries across the…
January Libraries Bulletin
In January’s issue of his monthly Manchester Libraries Bulletin, Councillor Rahman shares what’s been happening across Manchester’s libraries. Read about the Central Library Danger Tree exhibition, featuring state of the…
We’ve teamed up with Henshaws
This January Manchester Libraries launches a new partnership with the charity Henshaws to provide advice, support and resources to those with sight impairment. Every Friday, members of the Henshaws team…
Manchester Libraries Bulletin for October
In October’s issue of the monthly Manchester Libraries Bulletin, Councillor Rahman shares the success of the libraries takeover week, Fun Palaces across the city and the launch of the ‘Library…
Councillor Rahman shares library news
Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Manchester City Council Executive Member for Schools, Culture and Leisure has launched a new publication – the Manchester Libraries Bulletin – and he is sharing it with…
Explore Hulme High Street Library
Hulme had the very first branch library of Manchester’s free library – which was itself the country’s first free library. And free public access to books still matters here. Hulme High…
Deities at the Bottom of the Garden
In this fascinating exhibition at Manchester Central Library, artist Richard Bartle explores in minute detail the customs and icons of major world religions and belief systems. Manifested in a series…
Arts programme goes citywide
Manchester is to expand its Library Live arts programme, bringing a new wave of original performances, installations and participatory events to four libraries across the city. Manchester Libraries will work…
Libraries survey reveals progress
Satisfaction with Manchester’s library service has climbed to more than 93 per cent, according to a recent survey The Public Library Users Survey was carried out across Manchester’s 22 public…
Grand Day Out gets great night out!
North City Library’s AgeFriendly group for over-55s, the Grand Day Out, celebrated in style at the Adactus BIG Film Premiere and Awards in December. The group were nominated for a…