Empathy Day with Manchester Libraries
Manchester Libraries is celebrating Empathy Day on 9 June this year with The Empathy Lab and we think that this year it’s more important than ever. In fact we’re such…
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Children & Families Newsletter #8
This week’s edition of our children and family newsletter looks at helpful ideas around mental health and wellbeing; keeping active with your kids, arts activities for all the family, and…
Live from the Library!
Storytime with Barack and Michelle Obama Libraries all over the world are reaching out to engage with families and children at home by creating a variety of online videos and…
How books can help children through difficult times
The challenges we all face adapting to our new circumstances affect us all, including children. Books and sharing stories can help us all to increase our understanding of others and…
Manchester’s Top 10 Authors during Lockdown!
As part of our World Book Night celebrations on Thursday 23rd April we asked you to let us know the ‘Desert Island Books’ you just couldn’t do without during lockdown.…
Children & Families Newsletter #7
Welcome to week 7 of our newsletter. We hope you’re finding lots of good ideas to keep you busy and spark your imagination. This week we have some practical activities…
Children and Families Newsletter #6
Welcome to this week’s Children’s and Families newsletter. We’re proud to announce that our library staff are now getting crafty and producing some great videos with step-by-step instructions for you…
Manchester’s free digital library offer sees e-book lending boom
Loans of e-books and e-audiobooks in Manchester are booming, thanks to a free online service offered to the public by the city’s library service. Although libraries are temporarily closed due…
Weekly events from Manchester Libraries
Our library staff have been busy at home, working on lots of activities and online events to keep you entertained. Discover our new weekly events and activities programme on Facebook…
Library newsletter #3
Welcome to our third fortnightly newsletter with news & links from the world of Manchester Libraries and beyond. Again we’re highlighting our many free digital resources including e-books and digital…
Homeschooling? Our Free 247 Reference Service can help!
Homeschooling? To all the adults out there currently channelling their inner teacher, whether you’re top of the class or feeling a bit educationally challenged, Manchester Libraries 24/7 online reference service…
Children & Families Newsletter #5
Now that we’re back in ‘term time’ after the holidays, we’re still looking to bring you a blend of fun activities and learning opportunities to keep you and your family…
Children & Families Newsletter #4
Children’s & Families Newsletter Wow – is it week four of our newsletter already?! Don’t worry, we still have masses of brilliant ideas to support you and your family at…
ReadMCR’s guide to free online resources for families
There are a huge number of free online resources available to support children and young people while schools and libraries are closed. Many publishers and authors are offering free storytimes and activities…
Library Newsletter #2!
Welcome to our second fortnightly newsletter with news & links from the world of Manchester Libraries and beyond. Just because you can’t get to your local library at the minute,…
Desert Island Books
We want to know what Manchester’s favourite books are and celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure! As part of our World Book Night celebrations on Thursday 23rd April we are…
Children & Families Newsletter #3
We’re really pleased to bring you our third weekly bulletin and roundup of all the best sites and activities to keep you and your family busy at home. Remember that…
Children & Families Newsletter #2
Welcome to our second weekly bulletin full of ideas and resources from Manchester Libraries and partners. Authors and the publishing world are continuing to offer a whole host of free…
Borrow Ulverscroft Audio Books for Free.
The wonderful people at Ulverscroft have a special offer for our customers! Free access to 500 bestselling e-audiobooks to help everyone get through these challenging days. Here’s more information from…
New format! Library Newsletter
Welcome to our new fortnightly newsletter with news & links from the world of Manchester Libraries and beyond. Just because you can’t get to your local library at the minute,…