Manchester Libraries, Waterstones Booksellers and Hodder Books present this special evening with bestselling food writer Ella Mills. Thursday 25th August 6.30pm Tickets available here. Join inspirational bestselling food writer Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella,…
Read Widely in 2022. This year’s headline novel, A More Perfect Union by Tammye Huf, is being read and enjoyed by readers and book groups across the City. To start…
Join Cathy Crabb online every Saturday at 11am for some FREE mindful creative writing sessions. ‘One creative writing exercise for one hour. All writers new and old welcome. Each week…
Read Manchester’s third year of the transition read is now underway. Following two successful years reading the humourous The Kid Who Came From Space by Ross Welford, a new title…
Read Manchester’s new initiative – See Myself in Books – continues to go from strength to strength and will be taking over Manchester Central Library’s Sunday Funday on 19 June!…
Join us for the launch of Tsitsi Dangarembga’s new book ‘Black and Female’. The bestselling author of ‘Nervous Conditions’ will be in conversation with Naomi Frisby. MANCHESTER CENTRAL LIBRARY. WEDNESDAY…
CRIME CENTRAL RETURNS THURSDAY 30TH JUNE. Joining Rob Parker this month is Lesley Kara, Sunday Times Top Ten author of ‘The Rumour’, Stephanie Sowden, Manchester based debut author of ‘After…
Manchester Libraries is excited to be taking part in the brand-new campaign from Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries. All over Greater Manchester, copies of Lenny Henry’s book…
Then please come and join Manchester Libraries. We have a great opportunity for an experienced library manager to join Manchester Libraries as a Service Development Co-ordinator. If you have excellent…
2022: Our Year has been introduced to create a legacy for children and young people living in Manchester and to help bring UNICEF’s Child Friendly City recognition for the city. Young…
Crime Central is a new monthly event at Manchester Central Library, featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country. Showcasing blockbuster bestsellers, emerging…
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are delighted to launch a competition in partnership with The Lowry, celebrating the wonderful women of our city. Up…
We’re thrilled to be supported this World Book Day by Manchester United’s player, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Listen to this message from Aaron, which includes a call to action to visit your…
To celebrate World Book Day a week full of book-tastic activities will take place in Manchester’s Libraries for children and young people from 28 February to 7 March. Thousands of…
How important is it to be able to tell your own story about what happens to you? How does it feel if your lifestory is written for you and your…
Eve, Kitty and their friends have just come back from their trip, when a sudden death occurs. To make matters worse, their enemies, Hailey and Monique, are on their tails.…
Did you know that 2022 is the 25th anniversary of World Book Day?! World Book Day is a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and first took place in the…
From 1 April 2022 adults will no longer need to pay fines if they return their books later than the due date. If books are never returned, lost book charges…
Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are pleased to be supporting Our Year throughout 2022. Working with partners, ambassadors and supporters, 2022 Our Year will create opportunities, experiences and resources that…
Check out some of the highlights of events and features Manchester Libraries have planned for LGBTQ History Month. These include bestselling authors, a talk on Queer history and a new…