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…
Category Digital and technology
Library Customer Testimonials in 2025
On 4th March 2026, 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…
Learning Support In Your Libraries
On 4th March 2026, 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…
Digital Inclusion Report 2026
Today, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure, and I presented Digital Inclusion report to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee. Digital Exclusion affects tens of thousands of…
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…
Donate your old tech at Manchester Libraries!
Did you receive a new device for Christmas? Don’t know what to do with your old tech? Instead of your old devices cluttering up your house, this new year you…
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…
New Spydus Mobile Library App
There is an updated version of our mobile library app which allows you to access Manchester Libraries on the go. The Spydus Library Mobile app is completely free and with the app…
Libraries Update – June 2025
Councillor John Hacking and Councillor Garry Bridges shared the stage at an event this month marking Manchester’s designations as a UNESCO City of Literature & a UNESCO City of Learning…
Join Manchester Libraries’ Free Holiday Activity Sessions!
Manchester Libraries are excited to announce the following free Holiday Activity and Food fund sessions this summer! All these sessions are fun and interactive, and are aimed at 10 to…
Libraries Update – May 2025
Digital Spaces VR Headsets are Coming to Manchester Libraries! Get ready to be amazed by our new collection of VR experiences right here in your local library. Supported by the…
VR Headsets coming to Wythenshawe Forum & Central Library this June
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…
Libraries Update – April 2025
Official Reopening of Chorlton Library On Saturday 5 April, I was delighted to officially re-open Chorlton Library with the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Paul Andrews. Hundreds of people came…
Chorlton Library – New Virtual Tour
Grade II listed Chorlton Library recently re-opened on 1 April, following major refurbishment and restoration works to enhance the existing structure of the building and unveil the fabulous dome, which…
Can’t use your tech? Visit Tech Connect!
What the heck? Can’t use your tech? Get down to Tech Connect! Tech Connect is Manchester Central Libraries device advice drop in. Join us to get the most out of…
Learning Support In Your Libraries
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…
Libraries Update – February 2025
Children practicing Tai Chi
Digital Inclusion Report 2025
Yesterday, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure, and I presented Digital Inclusion report to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee. Digital Exclusion affects tens of thousands of…
New Digital Experiences to Launch in Manchester Libraries.
Manchester Libraries is taking part in a new digital initiative which will bring exciting new digital experiences to library users this year. The Digital Spaces programme launched by The Space…