Libraries – Latest Changes
Closures, change in service and restrictions We are following the government lockdown guidance (announced Monday 4 January) and have temporarily reduced the range of services at our libraries. The following…
Category Digital and technology
Manchester. A City of Literature.
Did you know Manchester is a UNESCO City of Literature. Manchester Libraries are proud to be a partner. Manchester City of Literature has just launched a brand new website and video…
New Team and Website at Manchester City of Literature
Manchester City of Literature has announced its new team, reaffirming its dedication to championing the city’s diverse cultural offering on a global stage. As part of the update, a new website…
Keeping Well at Home this Winter.
The Ageing Hub, Greater Manchester Combined Authorities and partners have produced a video and booklet with advice and support for older people and their family and friends who are not online with…
Donate your old smart phone to help vulnerable people in Manchester.
O2, Hubbub and Manchester City Council are working with local organisations across the region, to reduce the digital divide and help people get connected this Christmas and beyond. O2 is…
Financial support available for businesses affected by Covid lockdown
The Government has announced a range of Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) which will give financial aid to businesses that have that have had to close due to the current…
We are still helping you get online with confidence!
Do you know someone who has Internet access at home but doesn’t have the skills or confidence to use it as effectively as they would like? Whether you have a…
£110k digital inclusion scheme helps 400 Manchester residents
Manchester City Council is set to distribute 400 Google Chromebook laptops to residents in need over the coming weeks, for them to stay connected with friends and family. The…
Manchester Libraries – Resilience in 2020
After the UK wide lockdown and closure of Public Libraries in March 2020, here at Manchester Libraries we began the task of responding to the challenge of service continuity during…
British Library: Free Livestream Events
Manchester Libraries has partnered with The British Library to bring the Living Knowledge Network to libraries across the UK. The Living Knowledge Network is a UK-wide partnership of national and…
Chorlton Book Festival Celebrates Local Writers Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping.
Chorlton Book Festival returns on Saturday 19th September. Due to the current situation, we had to rethink how we could make the festival work in 2020. The obvious answer was…
More Manchester libraries set to reopen
The phased reopening of Manchester’s libraries is set to continue, with 11 more facilities set to welcome visitors back from Monday 14 September. Following the successful reopening of some libraries…
Places to visit in Manchester this week.
With more of Manchester’s attractions opening we have created an updated list of places to visit in Manchester this week. Places to see this week Central Library will reopen its…
Useful resources for lock down
From health and wellbeing, to activities for children or adults and general information – we have put together a list of resources that you may find helpful or of interest. Health and Wellbeing Coronavirus Health…
Phased reopening of Manchester’s libraries to begin on 4 July
Manchester City Council will begin the phased process of safely welcoming residents back to their local libraries from Saturday 4 July. Eight of the city’s libraries – including City Library,…
Meet our very own Silly Squad – the authors, poets and artists ready to entertain you every day this summer!
Launching on 1 July with the fabulous children’s author and illustrator Nick Sharratt, Manchester Libraries has a feast of Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge activity for you this summer. For…
At Home With Our Artists
This month sees us launch an exciting new project that we’ve been working on with some of the artists that you’ll have seen at events and activities in your local…
Refugee Week 15-20th June 2020
The theme for Refugee Week this year is IMAGINE. With the current Covid-19 pandemic it is relevant more than ever to explore our imaginations. When we are stuck and don’t…
Discover eBooks to start and grow your business
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…
Library Services for Visually Impaired Customers
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…