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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
We may be stuck indoors but our imaginations can run wild with these fantastic resources from Manchester Libraries and friends! There’s a huge amount of resources appearing online with live…
You can download e-books and e-audio books for free from Borrowbox. There are thousands to choose from including the latest best-sellers and much loved classics. Just download the Borrowbox app…
Some ideas for your Reading Group If your reading group meetings are being rescheduled, or if you want to join or start a virtual reading group, here are some ideas…
Here’s a story from one of our customers about how libraries continue to change lives. ‘For the last couple of years I have had difficulty reading some books especially those with small…
Library Opening Hours Due to the Coronavirus we are reducing the number and opening hours of libraries, see here for the latest details. Changes to loan periods, registrations and overdue…
Getting books into the hands of children is a key driver behind Read Manchester, the city’s reading campaign. As well as encouraging children and families to join their local library,…
Manchester Libraries participate in the national Summer Reading Challenge (developed by the Reading Agency) every year. Children join the Challenge to read six library books during the school holidays and…
Last week, Manchester Libraries had poet and author Joseph Coelho visit us as part of his Library Marathon around the UK. Joseph is aiming to join the library in every…
CELEBRATE LIBRARIES WEEK with us from 7-12 October!!! Libraries Week is a celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries. In 2019 we are celebrating the role of libraries in the digital…
A guest post from author Carolyn O’Brien Amongst the numerous, often dire, social consequences of early nineteenth century industrialisation in Manchester, was the altogether more hopeful growth of literacy amongst…
Beloved children’s authors including Julia Donaldson, David Walliams, Francesca Simon and Roald Dahl feature strongly in book loans in libraries across the UK according to the latest figures revealed by…
Manchester City of Literature has announced the appointment of Manchester based novelist, poet and screenwriter Zahid Hussain as the first Chair of the Board of Trustees. Zahid will lead the…
Did you know you can read over 5000 daily newspaper and magazines from more than 100 countries, in over 60 languages with a PressReader account. Download the PressReader app and…