Celebrate International Mother Language Day 2025
Every year on 21st February is UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day (IMLD). It is a day to champion language diversity and its connection to cultural and traditional heritage. It is easy…
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Our Library Customer’s Favourite Books of 2024!!
The stats are finally in and we can now reveal your favourite adult and children’s books of 2024! The top five adult books. Click on each title to find out…
Libraries Update – December 2024
Manchester Libraries Lit up for Spellow Library Reopening Manchester Libraries were proud to offer their support to Liverpool Libraries with the reopening of Spellow Lane Library and Community Hub. Spellow…
Manchester Central Library International Film Society Launch Monday 17th February!
Welcome to the Manchester Central Library International Film Society! We’re thrilled to have you join us for the very first edition of our film club. Our inaugural screening will take…
Christmas in the North Pole(Libraries)!
Mince Pie drop-ins and Christmas Crafts We kicked off the festive celebrations with our mince pie drop-ins which took place during our coffee mornings. Alongside these we also ran some…
Donate your old tech at a library
Are you receiving a new device for Christmas? Don’t leave your old one lying about in the house and don’t throw it away. Donate your old one to any Manchester…
Libraries Update – November 2024
Creative Events – Forum Library We hosted our first play called the ‘The Day Centre’ at the Forum Libraries Creative Space which was written and performed by the Community Media Crew.…
Manchester Libraries: An exhibition
Manchester Libraries held the first of two half-day staff conferences on Wednesday 20th November. In advance of the day, staff at each of our libraries and major services created a…
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
Saturday 9 November Central Library Performance Space (Ground Floor) 1-4pm Free – just drop in! Come and join us in for a unique and special event celebrating Dia de Muertos…
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…
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…
Libraries Update – October 2024
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…
New Creative Space at the Forum Library!
New beginnings and taste of things to come While the Wythenshawe’s Creative Space at the Forum library may only have opened in mid-October, library staff have already accomplished a great…
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…
Manchester City of Literature and Manchester Libraries promotion of Diverse and Inclusive Literature.
See Myself in Books As the new school term starts, Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries are ready to continue their See Myself in Books programme. The ‘See Myself in Books’ programme aims…
George House Trust receives £151k grant to celebrate 40 years of HIV activism in Greater Manchester
George House Trust receives a £151,760 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its “The History And Legacy of HIV in Greater Manchester” project. The grant, made possible thanks to…
Library of the Month: Brooklands Library
Brooklands Library is a fantastic public library with a warm atmosphere, located within Dixons Brooklands Academy on Moor Road in Brooklands Wythenshawe. The library has a wonderful, committed staff team…
Burnage Library, Activity and Information Hub – Our Library of the Month!
Tucked into the corner of Burnage Lane and Shawbrook Road, Burnage Library is a hidden gem brimming with activities, resources, and warmth for everyone in the community. With a rich…
Half Term at Central Library!
Half Term is upon us and, as one of the grown-ups who attended our family events once said, Central Library is the ‘Perfect place for school holidays. 10/10’! Check out…
Take 10 To Read 2024
Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries marked World Mental Health Day (on 10th October) with a series of Take 10 events across the week. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every…