Empathy Day Festival – jump into someone else’s story!
“Empathy is something we need every day, not just when a friend or family member is sad.” (Manchester school pupil) From the 2nd – 12th June, Manchester Libraries will be…
Category Education and learning
Empowering Young People
In collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK, Manchester Libraries have been vibrant hubs of creativity and learning, hosting a series of workshops and art exhibitions focused on human…
See Myself in Books Festival
Read Manchester’s inaugural See Myself in Books Festival to promote representation in children’s books took place this March. Devised to complement our…
Becoming a Writer
As part of the celebrations for the re-opening of our newly refurbished Chorlton library, we are delighted to be able to offer a writer’s café. Join us for a workshop…
How Are Manchester Libraries Supporting Businesses?
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…
Design a ‘See Myself in Books’ bookmark
As part of our See Myself in Books campaign, we’re looking for 3 unique pictures which will be made into official Manchester Libraries bookmarks. This is your chance to have…
Celebrating Anti-Bullying Week
This year, Manchester Libraries proudly hosted special events to mark Anti-Bullying Week 2024, bringing together over 200, KS1 children from across the city. The theme, “Choose Respect,” was at the heart of…
Green Libraries Week Fun!
Green Libraries week celebrates libraries with a focus on climate and sustainability. This year we had a great time with a brilliantly fun and creative pop up craft, creating amazing…
Free author visits boost reading for pleasure to start 2024/25 school year.
Amazing start to the 2024/25 term with free author visits for schools across Manchester libraries. We had a bumper offer of author events for schools last half term. Over 1800…
Quiet Storm: Empowering Year 6 to Year 7 Transition with Author Kimberly Whittam
This summer local author Kimberly Whittam led workshops based on her award-winning book Quiet Storm at libraries across Manchester. Quiet Storm was chosen by pupils at Chorlton High School as…
Celebrating the Central Library Summer of Family Fun.
The staff at the Central Library have delivered another jam packed programme of free activities and events for families over the summer holidays. We’ve offered something to do each weekday…
National Play Day
On the 7 August Manchester celebrated National Play Day. Lots of partners and organisations came together to see the largest celebrations we have had across Manchester. Over 100 events took…
Blue Peter Book Club Live in Manchester – what a summer!
This summer we’ve been busy promoting and celebrating reading with our Blue Peter Book Club Live programme! Thanks to funding from Arts Council England and a partnership between Manchester Libraries,…
Louisa Reid’s Handle With Care: Inspiring Manchester Teens
Local author Louisa Reid launched her latest YA novel, ‘Handle With Care’ with visits to three Manchester high schools this October. Visits were made to MEA South, St Paul’s, and…
Marcus Rashford Mural Tributes – School Visit
Children from Beaver Road Primary School recently visited Manchester Archives at Manchester Central Library to view items from the Marcus Rashford Mural tributes collection. The Rashford Mural was commissioned by…
October Newsletter
Fun Palaces Fun Palaces bring the community together through a celebration of culture, arts, science, and heritage. With a range of activities from crafts to tech, this is your chance to…
Celebrating Green Libraries Week
Get Ready for Green Libraries Week! 7-13 October 2024 It’s back! Green Libraries Week returns this October, and it’s all about celebrating libraries with a focus on climate and sustainability.…
Quiet Storm: Empowering Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
This summer local author Kimberly Whittam led workshops based on her award-winning book Quiet Storm at libraries across Manchester. Quiet Storm was chosen by pupils at Chorlton High School as…
Help us improve our lending service
Can you help us improve our lending service for a chance to win a prize draw? We want to know about your book buying and borrowing habits, to ensure our…
Be the Frog!
Manchester Libraries have been blessed to have Mosley based Born & Bred Theatre & Dance join us for some fantastic fun with their crocheted Frog! Said Frog with the help…