Libraries PPE printing makes M.E.N. !
Many people will have seen the Maker Community coming together to “hack” solutions during the Coronavirus pandemic. Examples of this include 3D printing ventilator parts to protective headgear for health…
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Library Newsletter #2!
Welcome to our second fortnightly newsletter with news & links from the world of Manchester Libraries and beyond. Just because you can’t get to your local library at the minute,…
The Underground Manchester Central Library
In these peculiar times of social isolation and mass toilet roll panic we are (tasteless pun alert) opening up the bowels of Manchester Central Library and focusing on its fantastic…
Easter Holiday Crafts
Rocking Spring Chicks and Hens Hello there to all our lovely children and families who love coming to the Library. At Manchester Libraries we know that you all look forward…
Improve your computer skills and get connected
During these isolated times this could be a great opportunity for you to learn how to use a computer or develop your online digital skills. Stay connected with the world,…
New! Children’s & Families Newsletter
We may be stuck indoors but our imaginations can run wild with these fantastic resources from Manchester Libraries and friends! There’s a huge amount of resources appearing online with live…
Free Borrowbox ebooks and eaudiobooks
You can download e-books and e-audio books for free from Borrowbox. There are thousands to choose from including the latest best-sellers and much loved classics. Just download the Borrowbox app…
Covid 19 – support for businesses
If you’re running a business at this difficult time there are some resources to help you. We are currently collecting information and resources that we will share but please send…
Borrowbox ebooks – Trish’s Story
Here’s a story from one of our customers about how libraries continue to change lives. ‘For the last couple of years I have had difficulty reading some books especially those with small…
Children’s Book Resources
There’s a huge amount of resources appearing online with live streaming children’s authors, poets and storytimes. The Booktrust charity has a great list below, but we’ve also added some extra…
Changes to opening hours, loan periods and fines.
Library Opening Hours Due to the Coronavirus we are reducing the number and opening hours of libraries, see here for the latest details. Changes to loan periods, registrations and overdue…
Discover Free Online Resources
Borrowbox e-books and e-audiobook You can download e-books and e-audio books for free from Borrowbox. There are thousands to choose from including the latest best-sellers and much loved classics. Just…
Generous book donation from local business supports Cheetwood Primary school on World Book Day
Getting books into the hands of children is a key driver behind Read Manchester, the city’s reading campaign. As well as encouraging children and families to join their local library,…
Central Library Digital Enablement Service for People Living with Sight Loss (Feb 2020)
Henshaws has been providing support to blind and partially sighted people across Greater Manchester for more than 180 years; helping to reduce social isolation, increase knowledge, skills and independence, and…
The Grand Day Out is a social club for the over 50s, meeting every Monday at North City Library. We plan a range of activities that include days out, arts…
5 Years of Success!
Central Library recently celebrated 5 fantastic years since re-launching in 2014 following its major £48m transformation. As the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Manchester Libraries, and one of the most…
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…
Manchester Libraries Annual Review 2019
Manchester has always loved its public libraries. The country’s first rate-supported public lending and reference library was opened in Manchester in 1852, with Manchester taking advantage of powers granted by…
Cllr Rahman end of year Library Bulletin
Poet and author Joseph Coelho visited us at Manchester Central Library as part of his Library Marathon around the UK. Joseph is aiming to join the library in every authority…
Space Chase: Summer Reading Reading Challenge Report 2019
Manchester Libraries participate in the national Summer Reading Challenge (developed by the Reading Agency) every year. Children join the Challenge to read six library books during the school holidays and…