Gorton Imagination Library is on a mission to spread a love of reading and receiving this award will help them to do just that! From over 5,000 applications, Gorton Imagination…
#ReadMCR is collaborating with local children’s book illustrator, Ian Morris to bring stories to Wythenshawe Park. Ian will be designing a family Walk and Talk trail around the park which will be unveiled during…
Manchester Libraries was thrilled to host Media Cubs in five libraries during the summer holidays. These free summer camps were run by Media Cubs, a social enterprise which is passionate…
Well it is back-to-school month, so discover the best ways to spend your leisure time with our September newsletter! It is crammed full of brilliant news and events to ensure…
Residents will benefit from greater access to Manchester libraries from 6 September 2021 as library services return to pre-covid opening hours as the city enters the final phase of its…
Pop into your local library to get your hands on a FREE A-Z Roadmap. Just fill in a form telling us your dream staycation and the book you’d take with you! Thanks to…
The weather may be a mixed bag this summer, but our welcome is always sunny in Libraries! If you haven’t joined the Summer Reading Challenge already, what are you waiting…
Northenden Community Library re-opens on Monday 19 July, after sixteen months closed. The library was closed along with all of the other Manchester Libraries due to the Covid pandemic in…
Manchester libraries are counting down the days to Monday, 19 July when they can finally return to offering a pre-pandemic service to all their customers. From 19 July all libraries…
Manchester City Council has joined forces with the British Library to roll-out small business support to Greater Manchester, Blackpool and Lancaster and turbocharge the local economy. The British Library has…
Voices of local activism from the past are brought into the present in a new musical project live-streamed from Manchester Central Library. Archives+ and Central Library are giving free reign…
Read Manchester is sending you on a mission this summer! With the National Literacy Trust, we’ve created three great trails for you to get busy with in the holidays. We’ll have…
Do you want your library books delivered to your house instead of visiting the library? This is now possible for Chorlton residents. Chorlton Bike Deliveries can now offer a home delivery…
The Challenge aims to tackle the summer reading ‘dip’ during the school break by encouraging children to set themselves a personal reading goal to achieve over the summer holidays. The Challenge…
Manchester City of Literature and Manchester Literature Festival offered two virtual writer residencies to take place during the Festival of Libraries in June 2021. Manchester Central Library was excited to…
Listen to this blog post on Spotify Manchester Libraries have worked through an incredibly busy time since the official reopening of its services on 12 April. It is expected they…
Back in 2004 Manchester Libraries’ fantastic collection of over 80 000 old photographs of the city went online. This site attracts thousands of visitors. In the last 6 months alone…
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This month Manchester Libraries gained Libraries of Sanctuary Status. The award, presented by Manchester City of Sanctuary, demonstrates the warm welcome that asylum seekers and refugees will receive when using…