NeuroNetwork MCR Business Networking
The Business & IP Centre is happy to support and host a new monthly networking group in Manchester for neurodivergent business owners. Launched in October by Rebecca Moley of Calm Horizon…
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Free author visits boost reading for pleasure to start 2024/25 school year.
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…
Quiet Storm: Empowering Year 6 to Year 7 Transition with Author Kimberly Whittam
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…
Celebrating the Central Library Summer of Family Fun.
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…
Nobody Did It Better – Saving Piccadilly Radio
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…
Chorlton Book Festival 2024
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…
Library of the Month: Brooklands Library
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…
September History Days at Manchester Central Library
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!…
Audio gems found in dusty cabinets
Piccadilly Radio and Key 103 tapes archived at Central Library
National Play Day
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…
Manchester Libraries, Information & Archives Newsletter
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…
Manchester City of Literature and Manchester Libraries promotion of Diverse and Inclusive Literature.
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…
Libraries Update – August 2024
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…
Burnage Library, Activity and Information Hub – Our Library of the Month!
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…
Blue Peter Book Club Live in Manchester – what a summer!
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,…
Louisa Reid’s Handle With Care: Inspiring Manchester Teens
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 at Central Library!
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…
Take 10 To Read 2024
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…
Royal Northern College of Audio Formats
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 at Manchester Libraries
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…