Libraries Update – June 2023
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Something special takes place once a week at Manchester Art Gallery; the Lion’s Den, a children’s gallery co-designed with Sure Start workers, is host to a stay and play session…
A new survey shows that Manchester library users are more satisfied than ever with their libraries!
The Public Libraries User Survey was carried out in all 22 of Manchester’s public libraries in February 2023. Earlier this year, the PLUS (Public Libraries User Survey) was carried out…
Easter Opening Times
Manchester Libraries will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Bank Holiday Monday. Arcadia Library and Hulme High Street will remain open in self-service mode on the bank holidays. We’ll…
International Women’s Day
Hulme Library and their Age Friendly group came together to put on a lovely mindful rock painting activity at this years International Women’s Day. Customers and visitors sat and chatted…
International Mother Language Day at Longsight Library
International Mother Language Day at Longsight Library was a massive success! We had over 500 participants over the course of the afternoon! There was all manner of fantastic activities to have some…
Libraries Update – March 2023
Children dressed up for World Book Day
Digital Support in Manchester Libraries
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Libraries Update – February 2023
Two children holding their creations of colourful paper rockets
We’re upping our game at Newton Heath Library!
One of our favourite branch libraries, Newton Heath Library is really at the top of its game. It’s a popular and well-loved local library in a verdant spot on the…
Fun Palace are 10!!
This year Fun palaces turn 10 and we’re very excited to feature in there celebratory film. Manchester Libraries have been creating Fun Palaces for a good few years now and…
Gorton Library’s New Chapter
Gorton Library has moved into its new home, the lovely brand spanking new Gorton Hub. Although there is always sadness in leaving the comfort of our old surroundings and all…
Warm Spaces in Libraries across Manchester
Every library in Manchester is a ‘warm space’, that is an attractive welcome safe free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all day in…
IT’S GAME ON AS TOYS OFFER A WARM WELCOME TO CHILDREN IN MANCHESTER LIBRARIES!
With the cold weather just around the corner, this winter Manchester Libraries are aiming to help our lovely library families as much as we can during this current cost of…
Our Year, Our Card Winners Presentation
‘Our Year’ has been putting Manchester’s children and youth right at the forefront of action in 2022 and what better way to highlight their talents and achievements than with a…
‘Henry Normal in conversation’ live streams now on YouTube!
Join poet, writer, TV & film producer Henry Normal as he chats and shares poetry with fellow Flapjack Press wordsmiths. With audience Q&A. Catch up with our second series of…
Read Widely – October
As our Read Widely in 2022 promotion moves on to October, Black History Month offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate, with our selection of inspirational titles by authors of colour.…
An Evening with Crime Writers Caroline England and Catherine Wimpeney
Here’s a real treat for crime fans! ‘Dark secrets behind Manchesters’ closed doors’. Join Caroline England and Catherine Wimpeney in conversation about the inspiration and creation of their psychological suspense…
Read Widely – August 2022
To all the book lovers out there looking for some literary inspiration, check out our Read Widely in 2022 campaign, Manchester Libraries year-long promotion of fabulous fiction by authors of…
FREE Ukrainian Language Courses
The latest government figures show that there are now 87,000 Ukrainian refugees in the UK. With 136,000 visas issued this figure will grow by at least 50,000 in the coming…