Amazing start to the 2024/25 term with free author visits for schools across Manchester libraries. We had a bumper offer of author events for schools last half term. Over 1800…
This summer local author Kimberly Whittam led workshops based on her award-winning book Quiet Storm at libraries across Manchester. Quiet Storm was chosen by pupils at Chorlton High School as…
The staff at the Central Library have delivered another jam packed programme of free activities and events for families over the summer holidays. We’ve offered something to do each weekday…
The Piccadilly Radio archive collection lives at Manchester Central Library on over 1,800 tapes. The collection is a crucial part of the city’s history capturing the news, music and culture…
20th – 28th September 2024. Chorlton Book Festival returns with another celebration of the joy of reading and storytelling in all their forms! Brian Groom returns to the festival with…
Brooklands Library is a fantastic public library with a warm atmosphere, located within Dixons Brooklands Academy on Moor Road in Brooklands Wythenshawe. The library has a wonderful, committed staff team…
To coincide with Heritage Open Days 2024, Archives+ has some great open history events lined up this autumn at Manchester Central Library and they’re all free – just drop in!…
Piccadilly Radio and Key 103 tapes archived at Central Library
On the 7 August Manchester celebrated National Play Day. Lots of partners and organisations came together to see the largest celebrations we have had across Manchester. Over 100 events took…
Conversation Club Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to improve your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. Free – just drop…
See Myself in Books As the new school term starts, Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries are ready to continue their See Myself in Books programme. The ‘See Myself in Books’ programme aims…
Summer Programme of Events at Central Library Library staff at Central library delivered a full programme of activities for families over the summer holidays, which was a great way to…
Tucked into the corner of Burnage Lane and Shawbrook Road, Burnage Library is a hidden gem brimming with activities, resources, and warmth for everyone in the community. With a rich…
This summer we’ve been busy promoting and celebrating reading with our Blue Peter Book Club Live programme! Thanks to funding from Arts Council England and a partnership between Manchester Libraries,…
Local author Louisa Reid launched her latest YA novel, ‘Handle With Care’ with visits to three Manchester high schools this October. Visits were made to MEA South, St Paul’s, and…
Half Term is upon us and, as one of the grown-ups who attended our family events once said, Central Library is the ‘Perfect place for school holidays. 10/10’! Check out…
Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries marked World Mental Health Day (on 10th October) with a series of Take 10 events across the week. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every…
October kicks off the last quarter of the RNCM’s National Lottery-supported Throwing Open The Concert Doors project. Progress is ahead of schedule but there are always lots of loose ends…
Get Online Week is an annual digital inclusion campaign organised by the Good Things Foundation, dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their digital skills and access the benefits of…
Photograph of the interior of Royal Mills