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GM Libraries Partnership Annual Report
Manchester Libraries are part of a collaborative partnership of council library services across Greater Manchester. Along with Manchester Libraries, this includes Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and…
An Evening with Ella Mills
Manchester Libraries, Waterstones Booksellers and Hodder Books present this special evening with bestselling food writer Ella Mills. Thursday 25th August 6.30pm Tickets available here. Join inspirational bestselling food writer Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella,…
Festival of Libraries 2022
The Festival of Libraries took place in libraries across Greater Manchester from 15 to 19 June. The event organised by Manchester City of Literature featured approximately 100 events over 5…
New storytime passports launched
Staff at Central Library have demonstrated their creativity by devising and designing a new series of children’s certificates and a ‘passport’ booklet for children attending pre-school storytimes across the city.…
Exciting opportunity at Manchester Central Library!
Manchester Central Library is one of the most loved and iconic venues in the city. Over 2 million people use Central Library every year, making it the most visited public…
Do the Write Thing – ONLINE SESSIONS
Join Cathy Crabb online every Saturday at 11am for some FREE mindful creative writing sessions. ‘One creative writing exercise for one hour. All writers new and old welcome. Each week…
Festival of Libraries 2022 events
The Festival of Libraries is taking place from Wednesday 15 June until Sunday 19 June, in libraries across Greater Manchester. Here are the full details of all events taking place…
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre hits a trio of construction milestones
Work is well underway as the construction of the new Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre takes shape in North Manchester. The Laing O’Rourke team constructing the Abraham Moss Library…
Something for Everyone in New North City Library!
Following a bright new refresh, North City Library in Harpurhey is really upping its game with a packed programme of fun and inclusive activities for all ages. The Hello Saturday…
Festival of Libraries – join in the Look for a Book campaign!
Manchester Libraries is excited to be taking part in the brand-new campaign from Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries. All over Greater Manchester, copies of Lenny Henry’s book…
Want to work for the best library service in Britain*?
Then please come and join Manchester Libraries. We have a great opportunity for an experienced library manager to join Manchester Libraries as a Service Development Co-ordinator. If you have excellent…
Stephen Lawrence Day
The life of Stephen Lawrence was remembered and celebrated at Longsight Library. The afternoon was filled with a gentle spirit of kindness and joy as children, young people and adults…
OUR READ for OUR YEAR 2022
2022: Our Year has been introduced to create a legacy for children and young people living in Manchester and to help bring UNICEF’s Child Friendly City recognition for the city. Young…
Easter Holiday Activities and Food sessions.
This Easter as part of Manchester City Council’s Our Year 2022 (#2022ouryear), and Holiday Activities Fund (#HAF2022), 6 of our libraries held 24 creative activities and workshop sessions. Over 200…
Festival of Libraries 2022 is announced!
The Festival of Libraries returns in June 2022, and will take place in libraries across Greater Manchester. After a successful debut last year, this year’s festival will run from Wednesday…
Crime Central
Crime Central is a new monthly event at Manchester Central Library, featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country. Showcasing blockbuster bestsellers, emerging…
#LiveOurBestLife
Stephen Lawrence Day at Longsight Library Stephen Lawrence will be remembered and his memory celebrated at Longsight Library. We’re very excited to invite you along to create inspirational poetry with…
Awards for Excellence
Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending Manchester City Council Neighbourhoods Directorate Awards for Excellence event and was delighted to see so many nominations from the libraries and archives team…
Free Holiday Activity and Food events for 11 to 16 year olds at Manchester Libraries.
We have an exciting range of free Holiday Activity and Food events for 11 to 16 year olds at Manchester Libraries, over the Easter holidays. Numbers are limited, so please…