The Living Knowledge Network
The British Library has launched the Living Knowledge Network, a nationwide partnership between the Library and 21 major libraries in cities and towns across the UK. The Network will combine…
Category Literature and reading
Comics Plus and Transparent Language
As libraries move into the digital age, it’s important that we continue to expand and improve the number of digital services available to library users. Thousands of new users have…
Big Friendly Read Sunday Funday
Join us for a celebration of books and reading on one of our exclusive Sunday openings. We are celebrating a summer of the Big Friendly Read – The Summer Reading…
Owls, Science and Magic in the Library!
The Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing at all our libraries for children and families with activities to encourage reading. Over 100 children attended the ‘Wise Owls’ and ‘Sublime…
Reading Well
Reading can help reduce stress levels by up to 68%. Self help reading can also help people with common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, sometimes on its own…
Free digital magazines for library users
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Summer Reading Challenge
The summer reading challenge takes place every summer in libraries across Manchester. Read six or more books, collect goodies, and have fun at an event near you. The ‘big friendly…
Wolfson Foundation £250,000 boost for libraries
The Wolfson Foundation has provided a major funding boost to improve the offer for children in six Manchester libraries. The Foundation is providing a grant of £250,000 for a programme…
Get the libraries app
The free Libraries app, which allows users to search Manchester’s extensive collection of books, e-books and audiobooks using their smartphone or tablet, has been downloaded by more than 9,000 new…
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre is now open! We’re a new kind of open-plan, self-serve library sitting on just about the most convenient corner of Stockport Road and Yew Tree Avenue…
Millions more books for members
Manchester library users will soon be able to borrow books from other libraries across the region, thanks to a new initiative launching on National Libraries Day. From Saturday 6 February,…