Forum Library Creative Space update
Its been an exciting few months at the Forum Libraries Creative Space where we have hosted an array of unique and diverse performances for the people of Wythenshawe to enjoy.…
Category Health and wellbeing
Libraries Supporting Your Health and Wellbeing
On 4th March 2026, 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…
Pride in the Archives
Manchester Pride is over for this year, but we are still celebrating the landmark anniversaries of two landmark Manchester charities – 50 years of the LGBT Foundation and 40 years…
Manchester Mind – Podcast at the Business & IP Centre
Manchester Mind is a mental health charity which has been delivering services to the local community for 36 years. Their services support young people and adults, and include counselling, advice…
Warm spaces this winter
Every library in Manchester is a warm, safe and free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all day in a positive environment with lots…
Citizens Advice at Manchester Libraries
Libraries at the Heart of Community Advice: How Citizens Advice Manchester Hubs Are Reaching Manchester Residents At Citizens Advice Manchester, we know that libraries are more than just places for…
Reading Well for Families
Reading Well for Families Reading Well for Families is a collection of helpful reading to support parents and carers to look after their wellbeing in pregnancy and the early years…
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…
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…
Libraries & Nature, a Creative, Historical & Mindful Partnership!
Libraries have taken themselves out into some of Manchester’s beautiful green spaces recently. 3 libraries paired up with a park and it’s Park Ranger to plan and deliver a walk…
Libraries Supporting Your Health and Wellbeing
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…
Take 10 To Read 2024
Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries marked World Mental Health Day (on 10th October) with a series of Take 10 events across the week. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every…
Libraries Update – September 2024
Congratulations to our Summer Reading Challenge Medalists! The summer might be over, but children are still celebrating taking part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge! Certificates and medals will be awarded…
Read Manchester’s Neurodiverse primary school collections
Read Manchester has developed a new collection of books under its ‘See Myself in Books’ umbrella, celebrating all kinds of diversities. Our new Neurodiverse collection recognises and represents children with…
Join #Take10toRead for Mental Health on October 10
It’s that time of the year again folks, when we make sure to find time to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life, by emphasising the importance of…
Dementia Awareness week
13th – 19th May We know using our libraries makes people feel better and as we all get older, staying in touch and staying active is so important – it combats loneliness…
Libraries Give Us Power: Videos of Manchester Libraries
We have recently produced a series of videos. Whether you’re a regular customer of Manchester Libraries or not, take a look at them to find out more about Manchester Libraries,…
Libraries Update – October 2023
Digitober and Get Online Week Throughout October, (Digitober), our Digital Inclusion Team has been working to promote and better integrate digital inclusion throughout the city. This month, the team met…
Take 10 to Read
This year’s Take 10 To Read on Tuesday 10th October was a great opportunity to work with our communities in Manchester, and we made the most of it! From bookgifting…
Join Manchester’s One Million Minutes Challenge 30 October – 10 November!
Every minute counts! If we reach One Million Minutes of reading, we will be able to ‘unlock’ book boxes for local community groups and donate a day of storytelling for…