Library of the Month: Newton Heath Library
Things are really busy at Newton Heath Library! We underwent a refurbishment at the end of last year closing for 4 weeks to have a mini makeover. The old carpet was replaced by…
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Got the HEATED RIVALRY YEARNING?
Sink into many more heart stopping ‘boy meets boy’ romantic reads from Manchester Libraries! Fancy borrowing any of them for FREE? Click on the links at the bottom of this…
Libraries Update – December 2025
Henan University Visit – Central Library On Wednesday 3 December Manchester Central Library was honoured to host a delegation from Henan University and the Chinese Consulate in Manchester on an…
Library of the Month: North City Library
At the beginning of January, our library of the month, North City Library, turns 20 and we will be celebrating in style! We have the following activities planned – feel…
Winter Holiday Activity Fund Sessions in Libraries 2025
This winter we will be hosting 14 sessions in 6 libraries, especially for children aged 10 – 16 who are eligible for free school meals. We have many exciting and…
Manchester Libraries Launch Youth-Friendly Standards
This year we have been looking at our Youth Friendly Standards, consulting with young people from all over Manchester to obtain their views and feedback to help launch a new…
Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Celebrating Our Winners!
Summer Reading Challenge: Celebrating Our Winners!
Look back at the Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Read 2025 – Quiet Storm.
For the 2nd year the Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Read was Quiet Storm by local, award-winning author, Kimberly Whittam Home | Kimberly Whittam Author . The book was originally…
Manchester Libraries join the Libraries Development Framework
Manchester City Council are among the first group of Local Authorities to have their library services join the Arts Council England’s Libraries Development Framework. This is a demonstration of a…
Celebrating Non-Fiction November 2025
To celebrate Non-Fiction November, Read Manchester has spent the past month working with publishers and authors to promote non-fiction and gift fantastic fact books to pupils of Manchester schools. We’ve had…
Library of the Month – Northenden Community Library
Northenden community library is proud to be December’s library of the month. Based in St. Wilfrid’s Church Hall, we may be a small library but that does not stop us…
Libraries Update – November 2025
Libraries as Warm Spaces This winter, every library in Manchester is again a warm, safe and free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all…
Christmas Opening Hours 2025
With the Christmas period around the corner, please see our Christmas opening hours for access to your local library over the coming weeks. Our online services will be available throughout…
Full Volume Podcast: Tynah Matembe + Cole Stacey
In its penultimate edition of 2025, Full Volume is back with another treasure trove of library-related gold. This month, host Alan Lynch sits down with award-winning money coach, global speaker…
Newton Heath Library hosts heritage exhibition of Bradford Road gasworks
Regular travellers up and down East Manchester’s Alan Turing Way and around the Etihad Stadium over the past three years have seen a huge change to the local landscape. The demolition…
Festival of Libraries 2025 Highlights
Manchester Libraries were delighted to host several events and exhibitions for Festival of Libraries in June 2025. The festival was a great success, and you can see the events that…
Libraries Update – October 2025
Get Online Week across Manchester Libraries The Digital Inclusion team took part in Get Online Week, supporting residents to take their first digital steps, such as using the NHS App or…
Manchester Mind – Podcast at the Business & IP Centre
Manchester Mind is a mental health charity which has been delivering services to the local community for 36 years. Their services support young people and adults, and include counselling, advice…
Chorlton Library Full Opening Event
Chorlton Library celebrated the final chapter in its development as it marked the completion of work to phase two of its refurbishment unveiling new meeting rooms and a refreshed community…
Warm spaces this winter
Every library in Manchester is a warm, safe and free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all day in a positive environment with lots…