Stanley Chow on latest Manchester Libraries Podcast
Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode. Filled with all kinds of facts, features…
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FESTIVAL OF LIBRARIES LOOK FOR A BOOK, 27-30 May
Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are thrilled to be part of the Festival of Libraries Look for A Book activity again this year! Five hundred copies of Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s…
Manchester Libraries wins Library of the Year Award!
Manchester Libraries has won Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, for its partnership with Blue Peter Book Club. The revival of the Library of the Year…
VR Headsets coming to Wythenshawe Forum & Central Library this June
Get ready to embark on an exciting digital journey with Wallace & Gromit and Vaughan Williams this Summer. For two weeks in June, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR…
Libraries Update – April 2025
Official Reopening of Chorlton Library On Saturday 5 April, I was delighted to officially re-open Chorlton Library with the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Paul Andrews. Hundreds of people came…
Holiday Activities for Older Children
Gorton & Longsight Library children and young people had a fantastic time this Easter break with the brilliant range of activities on offer. Activities included Minecraft, Edison & Lego Robots.…
Library of the Month: Hulme High Street Library
It’s exciting to be the library of the month for April. Hulme High Street Library, was the first “branch library” of Manchester’s free library, which was the country’s first free…
Festival of Libraries June 2025
Returning for its fifth year, and winner of Best Event at the Manchester Culture Awards in 2024, Festival of Libraries is the biggest festival of its type in the country,…
Chorlton Library opens its doors after major renovation
Following a one-year transformation project, the crowds returned to the Grade II listed Chorlton Library on Saturday 5 April to celebrate the grand reopening of the main library building, and…
See Myself in Books Festival
Read Manchester’s inaugural See Myself in Books Festival to promote representation in children’s books took place this March. Devised to complement our…
New Job Opportunity – Central Library Manager
Manchester Libraries are seeking a new Central Library Manager in 2025. Manchester Central Library is one of the best known and most loved venues in the city. Welcoming families, children,…
Chorlton Library – New Virtual Tour
Grade II listed Chorlton Library recently re-opened on 1 April, following major refurbishment and restoration works to enhance the existing structure of the building and unveil the fabulous dome, which…
Mystery International Film Screening
This event is for individuals aged 15 and over. Welcome to the voting page for the fifth edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. Event Details:…
Record audience at Black British Book Festival
Over 3,000 people attended the second Black British Book Festival in Manchester! The festival took over Central Library on Saturday 29th March, with four areas of workshops, author talks, discussions,…
Libraries Update – March 2025
Libraries Report 2025 On 4 March, Councillor Hacking took a report on libraries to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee. The report describes activities over the last year and priorities…
The beautiful new Chorlton Library is now open!
One of Manchester’s most historic libraries, Chorlton Library, has reopened its doors to the public and welcome visitors again following a year-long refurbishment. An iconic building in the heart of…
Connection – Elephant’s Trail Film
Longsight Library was pleased to have been asked to be a part of this beautiful film about the importance of connection in our communities and neighbourhoods. Libraries are important for…
The Manchester Libraries Podcast with DJ Paulette
Now in its third episode, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with another feast of features for its listeners. This month’s big interview comes from the legendary DJ Paulette, who speaks to…
Free Easter HAF session in Manchester Libraries
This Easter we have 24 Half Term Activity Fund sessions at Withington, Forum, Avenue, Newton Heath, Longsight and Gorton Libraries. Sessions start at 11am and finish at 14:30 with a…
International Mother Language Day at Central Library
Every year on 21st February hundreds of children and families join us at Central Library for International Mother Language Day, a UNESCO-sponsored annual event celebrating world languages and cultures. With…