We are delighted that The One and Only You by Shane Hegarty and illustrated by Ben Mantle is our Transition Read title for children starting Reception classes this September. The…
Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden This year’s Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden – was launched on 1 July and runs to 13 September. Manchester Libraries have been offering lots of…
At the Business & IP Centre in Manchester Central Library, we’re proud to support innovative initiatives that empower entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially those from underrepresented communities. One such…
This August, the Visitor Information Centre has been assisting visitors to the city centre with a pop-up stand on Library Walk. Based in the Glazed Link, while their usual office…
On Monday 16 June, hundreds of buggies, prams and babes in arms flowed across St Peter’s Square between Manchester Art Gallery and Manchester Central Library as Manchester Baby Week 2025…
Read Manchester has been working on a project to gift Manchester childminders collections of brand new, high quality books for them to use with the children in their daily care.…
Chorlton Library sits proud on Manchester Road in Chorlton, this fabulous branch library that was funded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914 is a true treasure to its community. Its original…
BBC Radio Manchester Show Live – Central Library “I was delighted to join Mike Sweeney on his BBC Radio Manchester show live from Central Library on 23 July. The whole show…
Chess Club was started at Beswick Library at the beginning of this year by staff member Jamie and has swiftly grown in size and popularity since then. In April, Jamie…
Manchester’s Libraries and Archives are absolutely brilliant, and that’s largely because of the dedication, passion and commitment of our amazing staff. We have a number of exciting opportunities for experienced and forward-looking library staff to…
Powerhouse Library is not Moss Side’s first library. In fact, there has been a library here for over 120 years! Originally built in 1896, the Free Library Moss Side…
The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Story Garden, exploring the link between reading and stories and nature and the great outdoors. To celebrate, the Read Manchester team…
This August, Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society will offer its helpdesk at 8 libraries in Manchester. The Family History Helpdesk usually takes place at Central Library on Monday to…
The #LoveStoriesetc Festival returns on 25 and 26 July to Manchester Central Library!! A magical weekend with over 35 authors, workshops and lots more! Love Stories Etc… launched in 2024 with a…
Lindsey is the founder of Martial Fit Fusion, a business that offers a unique blend of holistic fitness, mobility, and martial arts training. Her services include online group classes via…
Miles Platting Community Library is Library of the Month! Set in the heart of Miles Platting, the community library serves the local residents. We offer age-friendly drop-ins, Tiny Tots and…
When creativity meets entrepreneurship, the results can be truly inspiring. That’s exactly what happened with MyChocoBouquet, a business which specialises in creating beautifully designed chocolate bouquets that combine the sweetness…
Councillor John Hacking and Councillor Garry Bridges shared the stage at an event this month marking Manchester’s designations as a UNESCO City of Literature & a UNESCO City of Learning…
Manchester Libraries are excited to announce the following free Holiday Activity and Food fund sessions this summer! All these sessions are fun and interactive, and are aimed at 10 to…
This month Manchester Libraries spread the message about the power of “jumping into someone else’s story” by taking part in Empathy Lab’s 10 day nationwide Empathy Day Festival. 1056 children…