Earlier this year, Manchester Libraries launched a brand-new library card competition to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Manchester Central Library. We invited children and young people to get their thinking caps on and create some designs to commemorate this very special library birthday.
Hundreds of entries were received and the judges had some very difficult choices to make. Local children’s book illustrator, Ian Morris and newly published children’s author and Associate Trustee of Manchester Libraries Trust, Ashley Thorpe, were amongst those on the judging panel.
We’re pleased to announce the winners as Emmanuel (age 5-8 age category – image above), Samad (age 9-11 age category – image below) and Zoe (age 12-16 age category – main image, top). The winners were gifted a prize bundle of library goodies, a £30 shopping voucher, and a VIP invitation to the special 90th birthday celebrations in June.
The winning designs can now be seen on our new children’s library cards – why not join the library today and select one of these fantastic cards!
The Library Card Competition was kindly supported by Manchester Libraries Trust (registered charity no. 1150161) as part of the Central Library’s 90th anniversary celebrations
Read more about Manchester Central Library:
Designed by E. Vincent Harris and opened in 1934 by King George V, the library took four years to build and thousands of people came to see the beautiful new building officially opened on 17th July.
In 2014, the library had another opening celebration after a refurbishment which took over three years. The redesign meant much more of the space was opened up to the public, and the building would be more welcoming to all ages and families, including our wonderful performance space. With a special library for children, areas for activities and performances, and our business and music libraries, as well as the extensive Archives + collection, there’s something for everyone! We also work with lots of partners from universities to charities to offer services including family history, the Race Relations Centre and services for those with visual impairment.