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…
This half term there are loads of activities that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. Here are a few of our highlights on what…
We wanted to look forward to some of the exciting developments that are happening in and around Manchester over the next year or so. From new gallery spaces and museums…
Whilst the venues are closed you can still take part in Manchester’s cultural offer from home. There are many different options available from online festivals to talks and tours. Here…
Even with the new lockdown restrictions now in place there are plenty of online resources which can be enjoyed. Here is a selection of what can be accessed, from joining…
We may not be going out at the moment but there are still many virtual activities that can still be enjoyed. Here are our suggestions of a few things to…
An ambitious new project is addressing pandemic induced job loss while boosting the retrofit sector in Greater Manchester. Nick Prescott of The Meteor reports on an exciting new project which…
If you are looking for that unique present for someone, or just something a little different for yourself, why not check out our online shop. Our ranges are inspired by…
Whilst venues may be closed there are many attractions that are bringing their performances to you. Check out our guide to some of the theatre shows and exhibitions that you…
If you are looking for something different to do this half term we have put together a few suggestion of places to visit this week and beyond. Halloween in the…
A project specially commissioned by Manchester Libraries and Manchester City of Literature to celebrate Black poets and spoken word artists in the city. The videos were launched during Black History…
From your library to your home. Manchester Libraries has partnered with The British Library to bring the Living Knowledge Network to libraries across the UK. The Living Knowledge Network brings…
October is always a busy month in the library world! We might be doing things differently, but there’s still loads for you to get involved in. Why not take a…
Tiny Fun Palace family afternoon at Central Library (advance booking required) Join Angela and Siobhan at Central Library on Saturday 3rd October to help you make your Tiny Fun Palace…
Inspirational Black innovators in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) that we should all know about. For Black History Month, we are highlighting some of the individuals, past and present,…
It’s nearly the end of the school summer holidays but there’s still time to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge and more! Have a look at all the ideas…
Manchester’s attractions have started to open so if you are looking for something to do, or a place to visit in Manchester this week, we have created a list of…
Welcome to our latest newsletter outlining all of the very best resources for Children and Families in our city-and beyond! Exciting news coming your way is the re-opening of some…
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…
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…