Exciting news – Manchester Libraries have been shortlisted for four Libraries Connected Awards in recognition of our outstanding service. Libraries Connected is a national organisation that represents the public library…
On 4th March 2025, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Neil MacInnes Head of Libraries, Galleries and Culture, took a report on Manchester Libraries to…
On 4th March 2025, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Neil MacInnes Head of Libraries, Galleries and Culture, took a report on Manchester Libraries to…
On 4th March 2025, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Neil MacInnes Head of Libraries, Galleries and Culture, took a report on Manchester Libraries to…
Earlier today, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and I, took a report on libraries to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee. The report describes how the…
Brighter Sounds Partnership I am delighted to announce that we just partnered with Brighter Sounds, who will be curating many exciting projects in our Creative Space over the coming months.…
World Book Day encourages more children and families to find the fun and enjoyment in reading, because reading for pleasure changes lives. World Book Day 2025 will be celebrated on…
The Gorton Hub building brought together a library, GPs, mental health and housing services, a Job Centre Plus and adult education, along with One Manchester Housing Association and the Gorton…
FEATURING…BARRIE LEACH ON ‘OUR TOWN HALL: PORTRAITS OF A WORKFORCE’,WYTHESHAWE FORUM, VINYL LISTENING CLUB,BOOK REVIEWS, WHAT’S ON TIPS, + MUCH MORE… STREAMING ON ALL MAJOR SERVICES NOW – HERE ‘Full Volume:…
Manchester Libraries are honoured to be shortlisted as Library of the Year at the British Book Awards for our partnership with the Blue Peter Book Club. It was announced in…
Join us at Manchester Central Library to explore the ‘South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories’ resource, a major educational website on the history of South Asians in Britain. At the event,…
Join us on on Thursday 27th Feb from 5.15pm – 7.30pm for our first Death Café event at Gorton Library that will focus on conversations around death, loss and grief…
Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast! Manchester Libraries are turning up the volume with the launch of our official podcast, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast! This exciting new monthly…
Established in 1949, Manchester Corinthians Ladies Football Club defied the FA’s ban on women’s football and inspired women worldwide. Watch this wonderful film and join us at Central Library for…
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We are excited to bring The Forum Library Wythenshawe as our February library of the month, Forum Library is situated in the Forum Centre, so right at the heart of…
The stats are finally in and we can now reveal your favourite adult and children’s books of 2024! The top five adult books. Click on each title to find out…
Mince Pie drop-ins and Christmas Crafts We kicked off the festive celebrations with our mince pie drop-ins which took place during our coffee mornings. Alongside these we also ran some…
Authors, crafts and storytelling, this autumn half term we have hosted numerous free reading for pleasure sessions for children across Manchester. Almost 3000 children have benefited from author and library visits…
It’s our favourite part of winter… the Winter Welcoming celebrations. Longsight Library’s good friend, artist, Emma Martin from Building the Bridge, secured funding to work with local primary schools and…