Beswick folk love to play Rough and Tumble!
We are currently very excited to be working with upcoming dance choreographer Emily O’Shea Company on her brand-new dance performance. Rough & Tumble will be a dance performance for the…
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Outdoor Activities in April
As we start to move fully into spring and the weather improves why not check out one of Manchester’s many local parks, or go on one of the wonderful outdoor…
A few ideas for things to do this Christmas
If you are looking to do something a little different this Christmas period we have put together a few suggestions for you. Lightopia has returned to Heaton Park and is open…
We Are Manchester: A Celebration of Black Poets and Spoken Word Artists.
A project specially commissioned by Manchester Libraries and Manchester City of Literature to celebrate Black poets and spoken word artists in the city. The videos were launched during Black History…
Manchester Libraries and Henshaws
Our Partners at Henshaws have posted a great guide for people with visual impairments visiting Manchester Central Library. Here’s what they had to say – Part of our service offer…
Brand new 10-week creative challenge for young people in Manchester
Next week sees the launch of a brand new creative project devised by Manchester Libraries for young people to get involved in from their own homes. Whilst their doors might be…
Send Joy
‘Send Joy’ is a project that was launched by Creative City on 6th April inviting everyone to create a work of art to be sent to Manchester’s older residents. Creative…
Cllr Rahman’s library e-bulletin for July
Manchester’s Love Parks Week got off to a great start in July, with staff from Avenue Library creating natural crafts for children and families from Blackley and Charlestown – part…
Empathy Day
Empathy Day focuses on using books as tools to build more understanding between us all, because scientific research shows that reading builds our real-life sensitivity towards other people. Reading empathy-boosting…
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…
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…
Engaging children and families
Take a look at our new Engage booklet which celebrates our children and families activities that are supported by the Oglesby Charitable Trust and Manchester Central Library Development Trust. These…
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…
#ourmcrhack
April was #ourmcrhack, a month which gave a snapshot of our city. People were encouraged to post photos, videos, sound and text on social media streams (mainly Twitter) with the…
Manchester Libraries need young volunteers!
Do you know someone aged 13 to 24 who could help deliver this year’s Summer Reading Challenge? Manchester Libraries are looking for Reading Hack volunteers to help support Summer Reading…
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…