Thinking of starting a business? Looking for ways to stay resilient during Covid-19? Manchester Libraries’ digital book service – Borrowbox – has hundreds of freely available ebooks and audiobooks that…
Here is a list of a range of library services available to customers of Manchester Libraries with visual impairments. We work with various partners to bring our customers the widest…
Manchester City Council has launched a new initiative to help vulnerable residents to use digital technology during the coronavirus pandemic. Residents who have internet access at home, but who are…
Did you know that with your library card you have access, to a world of varied, interesting and reliable information, from home or on any device! NewsBank is an online…
Loans of e-books and e-audiobooks in Manchester are booming, thanks to a free online service offered to the public by the city’s library service. Although libraries are temporarily closed due…
STEM clubs are a powerful and enjoyable way to engage young people and their families with STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. We hope to ignite interest through hands…
Our library staff have been busy at home, working on lots of activities and online events to keep you entertained. Discover our new weekly events and activities programme on Facebook…
Welcome to our third fortnightly newsletter with news & links from the world of Manchester Libraries and beyond. Again we’re highlighting our many free digital resources including e-books and digital…
Homeschooling? To all the adults out there currently channelling their inner teacher, whether you’re top of the class or feeling a bit educationally challenged, Manchester Libraries 24/7 online reference service…
While the city’s buzzing galleries, theatres, libraries and leisure centres are temporarily closed, behind the scenes, staff have been busy finding ways to help local people of all ages to…
A Message from The Royal British Legion On 8th May 2020 our nation is remembering VE day during another very difficult period for our country. We are remembering all those…
Now that we’re back in ‘term time’ after the holidays, we’re still looking to bring you a blend of fun activities and learning opportunities to keep you and your family…
Whilst you’re at home, why not start to delve into your family history? Or if you’re already a keen genealogist, then you can now continue doing your research. If you’re…
Whilst many children and young people are off school and many adults are at home, why not take this opportunity to discover those important stories in your family history,…
The Covid situation and lockdown has left most of us more isolated than normal. People without access to the Internet or without the skills and confidence to use their Internet…
Children’s & Families Newsletter Wow – is it week four of our newsletter already?! Don’t worry, we still have masses of brilliant ideas to support you and your family at…
Welcome to our second fortnightly newsletter with news & links from the world of Manchester Libraries and beyond. Just because you can’t get to your local library at the minute,…
We want to know what Manchester’s favourite books are and celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure! As part of our World Book Night celebrations on Thursday 23rd April we are…
Get digital copies of your favourite magazines sent direct to your phone or tablet for free! Anyone who is a member of any library in Greater Manchester can sign up…
In these peculiar times of social isolation and mass toilet roll panic we are (tasteless pun alert) opening up the bowels of Manchester Central Library and focusing on its fantastic…