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Manchester Libraries May Update

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Our buildings have been open for a month now. We’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic comments from our customers and support. You can see from the figures below that our…

Reopening of Manchester’s Cultural venues

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As the reopening of Manchester’s cultural venues approaches, we have put together a guide to some of the attractions that you will be able to visit in the city soon.…

Manchester’s cultural venues miss you

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Just because all of Manchester’s cultural venues aren’t open yet doesn’t mean you can’t access culture. During lockdown the city’s theatres, museums, galleries, orchestras and libraries have been busy finding…

Manchester Libraries and Archives during the pandemic.

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We’ve been working hard throughout the pandemic to keep our services running, including book issues, digital materials and online events. From 12 April we’ll be increasing our offer and welcoming…

Manchester’s ‘Festival of Libraries’

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Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s inaugural Festival of Libraries, a brand-new county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, will take place from Wednesday 9 June to Sunday 13 June 2021.  The Festival of Libraries, which is supported by Arts Council England, will…

Events to do from home this Spring

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Whether that is going on a virtual tour or concert to going to the virtual theatre there is so much to do this spring. We have put together a few…

Your city needs you – be part of Census 2021

The census takes place in March 2021 and we need every Manchester household to take part. This once-in-a-decade survey helps everyone, from central government to councils and health authorities, plan…

International Women’s Day 2021

As part of the Reset. Restart programme at the Business & IP Centre we are excited to announce our International Women’s Day schedule. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic,…

Social entrepreneurs benefit from unique mentoring scheme

Over the past few months some of Manchester’s most exciting social entrepreneurs have benefited from a unique mentoring scheme hosted by Manchester Libraries’ Business and Intellectual Property Centre working in…

Children and Families February newsletter

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Welcome to our February half-term edition of our newsletter.  The days are getting longer, and Spring is finally on its way!  There’s lots to look forward to in the book world too, with all the excitement…

Music and Theatre Performances in February

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With the wintry weather still nipping at our fingers and toes, February is a month to enjoy music and theatre performances from the comfort and warmth of your own armchair.…

Cultural Hardship Fund for Freelancers

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About the fund and eligibility In March 2020, the lights were dimmed on Manchester’s Arts and Culture sector, with theatres, libraries, museums and arts centres being amongst the first to…