Celebrating UNESCO World Portuguese Language Day
We were joined today by Consul General, Duarte Bué Alves and his colleagues from the Consulate-General of Portugal in Manchester, who have generously arranged a donation of a collection of…
Category Literature and reading
See Myself in Books Festival
Read Manchester’s inaugural See Myself in Books Festival to promote representation in children’s books took place this March. Devised to complement our…
See Myself in Books – Book Gifting Appeal
This month, Read Manchester host the country’s first ever See Myself in Books Festival, promoting representation in children’s books. The initiative and festival build on Read Manchester’s work to promote representation in…
Manchester Books no.5 Mar/Apr 25
Inspiring women feature in our latest blog. Manchester Corinthians by Gary James is the history of a women’s football team formed in 1949 when the FA ban on women’s football…
See Myself in Books Festival 17-30 March
Read Manchester’s first ever See Myself in Books Festival is taking place from 17-30 March. The festival builds on Read Manchester’s work to promote representation in children’s books. There will…
Read Manchester’s festive book gifting campaign
The Read Manchester elves have been busy these last few weeks preparing brand new book parcels for children and families. At Christmas time we always try to focus our book gifting…
Celebrating Young Readers
This summer, Manchester Libraries was busy promoting the national Summer Reading Challenge during the school holidays. As well as encouraging children to join the Challenge and read 6 books, children…
October Libraries Update
A New Creative Space at the Forum Library On 12 October we officially opened the new Creative Space in Wythenshawe at the Forum Library. The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor…
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…
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…
Reservations
Did you know it is free to place a reservation on an item that is owned by Manchester Libraries? It can be useful if the book is new and is…
Literary Magic at Manchester Libraries
Manchester Central Library is hosting twelve exciting events as part of the Manchester Literature Festival, which features over 100 events citywide from 4 to 20 October. Saturday 5 October Northern…
October Newsletter
Fun Palaces Fun Palaces bring the community together through a celebration of culture, arts, science, and heritage. With a range of activities from crafts to tech, this is your chance to…
Join #Take10toRead for Mental Health on October 10
It’s that time of the year again folks, when we make sure to find time to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life, by emphasising the importance of…
Author Event with Rosie Goodwin Wednesday 2 October
Our partners at Borrowbox, our platform for eBooks and eAudiobooks, are hosting a free online author talk with bestselling author Rosie Goodwin. Rosie Goodwin is the four-million-copy author of more than…
Quiet Storm: Empowering Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
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…
Northenden Library Update
Northenden Community Library opened in its new location in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall back in the New Year. Since then, the library has continued to grow busier each month, with…
Libraries Update – July 2024
Library staff and customers looking at some Archive material about Central Library
On tour with Manchester Libraries
This summer our library team have been getting out and about telling people about the fantastic resources and spaces we have on offer at Manchester Libraries. We spent the day…
Bag Books – Sensory Storytimes
Leigh, Service development Coordinator for South area libraries, has shared her story about delivering Bag book sensory Storytimes. Emma Frost and I have had the pleasure of delivering Sensory Storytime’s…