Childminders gifted new book collections for children in their care
Read Manchester has been working on a project to gift Manchester childminders collections of brand new, high quality books for them to use with the children in their daily care.…
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Beswick Library Chess Tournament
Chess Club was started at Beswick Library at the beginning of this year by staff member Jamie and has swiftly grown in size and popularity since then. In April, Jamie…
Library of the Month: Miles Platting Community Library
Miles Platting Community Library is Library of the Month! Set in the heart of Miles Platting, the community library serves the local residents. We offer age-friendly drop-ins, Tiny Tots and…
Empathy Festival 2025
This month Manchester Libraries spread the message about the power of “jumping into someone else’s story” by taking part in Empathy Lab’s 10 day nationwide Empathy Day Festival. 1056 children…
Libraries Update – May 2025
Digital Spaces VR Headsets are Coming to Manchester Libraries! Get ready to be amazed by our new collection of VR experiences right here in your local library. Supported by the…
Empathy Day Festival – jump into someone else’s story!
“Empathy is something we need every day, not just when a friend or family member is sad.” (Manchester school pupil) From the 2nd – 12th June, Manchester Libraries will be…
FESTIVAL OF LIBRARIES LOOK FOR A BOOK, 27-30 May
Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are thrilled to be part of the Festival of Libraries Look for A Book activity again this year! Five hundred copies of Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s…
Manchester Libraries wins Library of the Year Award!
Manchester Libraries has won Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, for its partnership with Blue Peter Book Club. The revival of the Library of the Year…
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…
Becoming a Writer
As part of the celebrations for the re-opening of our newly refurbished Chorlton library, we are delighted to be able to offer a writer’s café. Join us for a workshop…
Record audience at Black British Book Festival
Over 3,000 people attended the second Black British Book Festival in Manchester! The festival took over Central Library on Saturday 29th March, with four areas of workshops, author talks, discussions,…
Libraries Update – March 2025
Libraries Report 2025 On 4 March, Councillor Hacking took a report on libraries to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee. The report describes activities over the last year and priorities…
March events at Forum Library’s Creative Space
Brighter Sounds Live Night We held our first U/18 Live Night on the 22nd of March which was a roaring success. I will be writing a full piece to describe…
Connection – Elephant’s Trail Film
Longsight Library was pleased to have been asked to be a part of this beautiful film about the importance of connection in our communities and neighbourhoods. Libraries are important for…
Mystery International Film Screening
Welcome to the voting page for the third edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. Event Details: Monday 14 April 2025• Doors open: 17:00• Introduction to the film: 17:30• Film starts: 17:40…
Libraries Supporting Your Health and Wellbeing
On 4th March 2025, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Neil MacInnes Head of Libraries, Galleries and Culture, took a report on Manchester Libraries to…
International Mother Language Day at Central Library
Every year on 21st February hundreds of children and families join us at Central Library for International Mother Language Day, a UNESCO-sponsored annual event celebrating world languages and cultures. With…
Culture and Creativity at Manchester Libraries 2024-25
On 4th March 2025, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and Neil MacInnes Head of Libraries, Galleries and Culture, took a report on Manchester Libraries to…
February in the Creative Space – Forum Library
Brighter Sounds Partnership I am delighted to announce that we just partnered with Brighter Sounds, who will be curating many exciting projects in our Creative Space over the coming months.…
Celebrating World Book Day with Manchester Libraries.
World Book Day encourages more children and families to find the fun and enjoyment in reading, because reading for pleasure changes lives. World Book Day 2025 will be celebrated on…