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New Episode of Full Volume Podcast! Featuring John Robb

It’s lucky seven for Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast and the latest edition is chock-full of Library-related features, news and interviews from across the city.     This month’s episode welcomes…

Library of the Month: Chorlton Library

Chorlton Library sits proud on Manchester Road in Chorlton, this fabulous branch library that was funded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914 is a true treasure to its community. Its original…

Business Information at a Library Near You

Networking Event

As Manchester Central Library closes its doors for essential maintenance for three weeks from 2 – 24 August, the teams from the Business & IP Centre (BIPC), Build a Business and the Generator St Peter’s Square team are…

Libraries Update – July 2025

Mike Sweeney at Central Library

BBC Radio Manchester Show Live – Central Library “I was delighted to join Mike Sweeney on his BBC Radio Manchester show live from Central Library on 23 July. The whole show…

Want to work for the best library service in Britain*? 

Manchester’s Libraries and Archives are absolutely brilliant, and that’s largely because of the dedication, passion and commitment of our amazing staff.    We have a number of exciting opportunities for experienced and forward-looking library staff to…

Kimberly Whittam guests on our Full Volume Podcast

With Summer in full swing Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns for its spectacular sixth edition.   With more features than the complimentary newspapers in the BIPC, this month’s episode sees…

Emma Barnett features on Library Podcast

Springing into the new season, FULL VOLUME: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back with a brand new episode for April. Packed with fantastic features, the lead interview this month finds…

The Black British Book Festival returns to Manchester!

The Black British Book Festival is set to return to Manchester Central Library next year following a successful event at Manchester Central Library in September 2023. The festival will bring…