Going Underground with Manchester Archives
This week we have a guest blog from Neala, one of our brilliant Archives volunteers here at Manchester Central Library who tells us about a recent staff visit to our…
Category History and heritage
Assheton Archives and Archery -A Sports Day with A Difference!
The Assheton of Middleton project has had many exciting events over the past year and the most memorable was a sports day with a difference as we hosted the Assheton History and Archery…
Our Archives Work At Manchester Libraries
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…
Newton Heath Library hosts heritage exhibition of Bradford Road gasworks
Regular travellers up and down East Manchester’s Alan Turing Way and around the Etihad Stadium over the past three years have seen a huge change to the local landscape. The demolition…
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…
Black History Month 2025
We’ve got a fantastic programme of events lined up here in Manchester Libraries to celebrate Black History Month! The year’s theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride honours Black British history with pride…
Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society Helpdesk at Manchester Libraries This August
This August, Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society will offer its helpdesk at 8 libraries in Manchester. The Family History Helpdesk usually takes place at Central Library on Monday to…
Happy 110th Birthday Didsbury Library!
110 years ago, in May 1915 Didsbury library was opened with a golden key, this beautiful library was funded by the generous Scottish-American Andrew Carnegie and designed by city architect…
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…
Our Archives Work At Manchester Libraries
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…
Libraries as warm spaces
During winter, Manchester Libraries have been Warm Spaces, and offered free teas and coffee. The popularity of this amongst the city’s residents was shown by a visit to Longsight Library.…
Libraries Update – December 2024
Manchester Libraries Lit up for Spellow Library Reopening Manchester Libraries were proud to offer their support to Liverpool Libraries with the reopening of Spellow Lane Library and Community Hub. Spellow…
Manchester Books No. 4 Nov/Dec 2024
Welcome to our regular blog about new (and sometimes not so new) local books. Firstly, this time, a mention of some new titles on significant local people. The Simons of…
October Libraries Update
A New Creative Space at the Forum Library On 12 October we officially opened the new Creative Space in Wythenshawe at the Forum Library. The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor…
NEXT WEEK! Saturday Spectacular at Central Library: Lowry Takeover!
Name a more iconic duo than Central Library and The Lowry: we’ll wait! Come and join The Lowry at Central Library and get involved in some fantastic fun for all…
George House Trust receives £151k grant to celebrate 40 years of HIV activism in Greater Manchester
George House Trust receives a £151,760 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its “The History And Legacy of HIV in Greater Manchester” project. The grant, made possible thanks to…
Manchester Archives to partner Queer Up North project
Manchester Archives is excited to announce its partnership with Manchester Histories and the Queer Up North project, following the successful award of £248,500 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This…
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…
The Digital Health Hubs Project
An increasing number of GPs are encouraging their patients to contact them via the NHS App or the MFT App. Manchester Libraries have developed the Digital Health Hub initiative to…
The city’s future shaped by everyone: Our Manchester Consultation in libraries
Manchester Libraries are supporting the current Our Manchester consultation – The city’s future shaped by everyone. During the first survey and listening events for the Our Manchester Strategy 2025-35 in…