Drag Queen Bingo
We’re celebrating Older People’s Day in style, with an afternoon of bingo. But this is Manchester. We do things differently here! Saturday 2nd October 2-4pm Join the fabulous Angel Delight…
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Smash your language goals with Transparent Language Online
With international travel to green list destinations set to be back on the agenda, you may want to brush up on your language skills for that dream getaway or important…
Author Matt Cain supports the ReadMCR #Take10toRead challenge!
The bestselling author has recorded a special sneak preview video of his beautiful new book ‘The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle’. Matt Cain has always been a champion of Manchester…
Experience events during February from your home
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…
Celebrate LGBTQ History Month.
This February we are proud to present a range of specially commissioned online events and special collections celebrating LGBTQ authors in Manchester and the North West. ‘They, She, He as…
Using Manchester libraries during the COVID-19 lockdown
Closures, change in service and restrictions We are following government guidance and have temporarily reduced the range of services at our libraries. The following libraries remain open City Library (part…
LGBTQ+ History Month
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Manchester Libraries. Word Central Open Mic Night Thursday 6th February Central Library 6-8pm Free Event. Everyone Welcome. Flapjack Press present a special open mic night…
Transparent Language Courses
Manchester Libraries continue to expand and improve the number of digital services available to library users. Thousands of new users benefit from Manchester’s extensive free collection of e-books and e-audio…
International Mother Language Day
For the second year running Longsight Library and it’s local community & partners celebrated International Mother Language Day, this time as part of the launch of Manchester becoming a UNESCO…