Library of the Month: The Avenue Library
The corner of Victoria Avenue East where The Avenue Library stands is no stranger to landmark buildings. Generations of Blackley film lovers flocked to the classic cinema that stood here…
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Homework Club Volunteers at Powerhouse Library
Volunteering is all about giving back to communities, trying something new, or improving a skill. It is generally very rewarding and benefits everyone involved. Volunteering for libraries can be special,…
10 Years of Success!
Friday 22 March marked the 10th anniversary since Manchester Central Library re-opened to the public following its landmark transformation with an afternoon of activities open to all, which was celebrated with…
Library Young Carers Champions
In May 2024, 50 Manchester Libraries staff became Young Carers Champions Young Carers are children and young people who have caring responsibilities for a loved one. Young carers have a…
Library of the Month: Arcadia!
Find out what makes Arcadia library and Leisure Centre a favourite place to visit in the heart of Levenshulme. Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre opened in April 2016 and runs…
World Book Day 2024
World Book Day this year was once again a celebration of children’s authors and book giveaways – over five and a half thousand books were gifted via Manchester Libraries, schools…
Force of Nature
The local meets the global in the music event Force Of Nature at Harpurhey’s North City Library on Saturday 4th May, and Longsight Library and Learning Centre on Saturday…
90th Birthday Bash
This year, Manchester Central Library celebrates 90 years since its grand opening by King George V on 17 July 1934 – a special event attended by thousands (pictured above). We…
Virtual Tour Intro Films
You may recall we recently launched our new 3D walkthrough virtual tours of all 22 Manchester Libraries, enabling you to explore our fabulous venues, discover the architecture and features, and…
World Book Day Marketing Award
Our World Book Day celebration, ran alongside our partners Transport for Greater Manchester, Read Manchester and National Literacy Trust, has been nominated for a prestigious award! TfGM’s marketing of the…
Chorlton Library Update
Chorlton Library has begun its major refurbishment that will see a magnificently enhanced library reopen in 2025. On Monday 8th April a temporary reduced library offer opened in the library extension…
Libraries of Sanctuary
This month Manchester Libraries has been re-awarded Libraries of Sanctuary Status. The award, presented by Manchester City of Sanctuary, recognises and celebrates libraries that go above and beyond to welcome…
Preserving Digital Archives in Greater Manchester
Following a successful bid to The National Archives Resilience Fund, Manchester Libraries and Archives is delighted to be awarded a grant of £13,622 for a Greater Manchester wide project to…
Manchester Libraries nominated for Libraries Connected Awards.
Exciting news. Manchester Libraries have been nominated for two Libraries Connected Awards in recognition of our outstanding service. Libraries Connected is a national organisation that represents the public library sector. They…
Holiday Activities and Food in Libraries this Easter
Manchester Libraries are excited to announce the following free Holiday Activity and Food fund sessions this Easter! All these sessions are fun and interactive and were very popular when run…
Some of the highlights of our Cultural and Creative programme in 2023.
On 5th March Councillor Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Councillor Adele Douglas Deputy Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure took a report to Communities and Scrutiny…
Manchester Libraries win at the EDGE Awards
Manchester Libraries were recently finalists in all three categories at the prestigious EDGE conference in Edinburgh, and won one award! The EDGE conference is held annually in Edinburgh, and were…
Our work with children and young people in 2023
On 5th March Councillor Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Councillor Adele Douglas Deputy Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure took a report to Communities and Scrutiny…
‘Our Vision for Manchester Libraries’ update
On 5th March Councillor Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Councillor Adele Douglas Deputy Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure took a report to Communities and Scrutiny…
Examples of Services in Your Library
On 5th March Councillor Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Councillor Adele Douglas Deputy Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure took a report to Communities and Scrutiny…