Manchester Libraries. Now Fine Free!
From 1 April 2022 adults will no longer pay fines if they are late returning the items they’ve borrowed. This includes books, DVD’s and CD’s. The decision is part of…
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Business & IP Centre March 2022
The BIPC continues to support local businesses in the post-Covid recovery.With the removal of Covid restrictions the BIPC in Central Library is returning to in-person events & activities, whilst still…
Celebrate women in Manchester with our new competition
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are delighted to launch a competition in partnership with The Lowry, celebrating the wonderful women of our city. Up…
Manchester Libraries: JISC Libraries Hub library of the week!
We’re very honoured to have been chosen as library of the week by JISC Libraries Hub. You can find out more about them here. Here is the articles from JISC…
Manchester to celebrate World Book Day on 3 March
To celebrate World Book Day a week full of book-tastic activities will take place in Manchester’s Libraries for children and young people from 28 February to 7 March. Thousands of…
In Their Own Words
How important is it to be able to tell your own story about what happens to you? How does it feel if your lifestory is written for you and your…
Our Year: Our Card – Design a Library Card competition!
This year we’re changing our children’s library cards and YOU are invited to send us your very own design. Do you have what it takes to join professional children’s book…
Dare to Write!
Eve, Kitty and their friends have just come back from their trip, when a sudden death occurs. To make matters worse, their enemies, Hailey and Monique, are on their tails.…
Overdue library fines to be scrapped
From 1 April 2022 adults will no longer need to pay fines if they return their books later than the due date. If books are never returned, lost book charges…
Manchester Libraries update report
Yesterday Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, and I took a report on libraries to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee. Here is the report The report describes how the library…
Historic Didsbury Library to close for redecoration
The Grade II library is set to be enhanced and receive a complete redecoration this month. The revamp of the historic library will be fully funded by Manchester City Council…
2022 Our Year for young people and children in Manchester.
Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are pleased to be supporting Our Year throughout 2022. Working with partners, ambassadors and supporters, 2022 Our Year will create opportunities, experiences and resources that…
‘Build A Business in GM Libraries’ project launched to support entrepreneurs across Greater Manchester with workshops that start next week
An innovative, new project run by libraries across Greater Manchester aiming to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business ideas. ‘Build a Business in GM Libraries’ is a new scheme that…
LGBTQ History Month
Check out some of the highlights of events and features Manchester Libraries have planned for LGBTQ History Month. These include bestselling authors, a talk on Queer history and a new…
Storytimes with the Smartest Giant in Town
If you’re a Manchester parent with little ones, we have a fantastic offer for you! Join us next week for our Storytimes for children under 5 years as we sing…
Highlights from Archives
We recently took a report to Greater Manchester’s Combined Authority Statutory Functions Committee about Archives. The report highlighted some of the work of the Archives+ partnership and the Greater Manchester…
Sowing the Seeds in Moss Side
Sow the City have been coming to Powerhouse Library as part of the Thrive Moss Side project! We have been learning new things about birds, nature, local plants and wildlife…
Welcome back WomenZone and Happy New Year!
This New Year Abraham Moss Library were delighted to welcome back one of our favourite community groups, WomenZone, to their regular weekly sessions. Like many social groups, WomenZone were unable…
Manchester Libraries Crime Festival
A celebration of some of the best crime writers in Manchester and the North. Including panel discussions and a Murder Mystery Night! Wednesday 16th March 6.30pm Karen Woods, Cath Staincliffe,…
Creative Writing Class
Writer Cathy Crabb is running a weekly drop in at Central Library for anyone who would like to spend a couple of hours strolling through storytelling. With a different exercise…