Supporting children and young people with special needs
The Skills for Life team have produced a great workbook to help parents work through some everyday skills with young people who have special educational needs. These are perfect for…
Category Education and learning
Weekly events from Manchester Libraries
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…
Library newsletter #3
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? Our Free 247 Reference Service can help!
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…
Children & Families Newsletter #5
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…
Investigate your Family History for free from home!
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…
Online Memory Boxes from Archives+
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,…
Manchester Libraries supporting residents with the Internet
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…
Volunteers lend Libraries their Love!
Here at Manchester Libraries we are all about lending – books, audio books, e-books – and lots more to the people of Manchester and the wider world. But there is another…
Children & Families Newsletter #4
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…
ReadMCR’s guide to free online resources for families
There are a huge number of free online resources available to support children and young people while schools and libraries are closed. Many publishers and authors are offering free storytimes and activities…
Easy Puppet Theatre crafting!
For those of you at home with few craft materials here’s something you can make with an old cereal or Easter egg box and hopefully keep you entertained. You will…
Free Digital Magazines
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…
Children & Families Newsletter #3
We’re really pleased to bring you our third weekly bulletin and roundup of all the best sites and activities to keep you and your family busy at home. Remember that…
Prepare at home for your driving test with Theory Test Pro
Your driving lessons may have stopped during the lockdown, but here’s a great way you can still prepare for your theory test. Theory Test Pro is a realistic online simulation…
Children & Families Newsletter #2
Welcome to our second weekly bulletin full of ideas and resources from Manchester Libraries and partners. Authors and the publishing world are continuing to offer a whole host of free…
New format! Library Newsletter
Welcome to our new 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,…
Improve your computer skills and get connected
During these isolated times this could be a great opportunity for you to learn how to use a computer or develop your online digital skills. Stay connected with the world,…
New! Children’s & Families Newsletter
We may be stuck indoors but our imaginations can run wild with these fantastic resources from Manchester Libraries and friends! There’s a huge amount of resources appearing online with live…
Free Digital Newspapers
PressReader If you are a member of Manchester Libraries, you can access the website or app PressReader. There are over 5000 newspaper and magazine titles from more than 100 countries,…