Tag Culture

Heartstone Story Circles and See Myself in Books 

Every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read.   This is the foundation of Read Manchester’s See Myself in Books campaign which aims to introduce children to a range of diverse…

Culture and Creativity at Manchester Libraries 2025-26

On 4th March 2026, 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…

A Range of Services In Manchester Libraries

On 4th March 2026, 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…

Manchester Central Library Story Times

Two members of staff are sat in two big armchairs in the middle of the children library. They are each holding a copy of the same book, open on the same page, showing the page to children and parents in attendance. A big group of children and parents are lying or sat on the floor, listening to the two members of staff. In the background, the wall of the children library is decorated with a jungle-themed motif.

Get your little ones involved with The National Year of Reading by coming along to one of our free story times. Manchester Central Library offers a welcoming space for families…

Pride in the Archives

Lesbians and gay men out and proud - never going underground - logo mimicing London Underground iconic signage in blue and red on white background

Manchester Pride is over for this year, but we are still celebrating the landmark anniversaries of two landmark Manchester charities – 50 years of the LGBT Foundation and 40 years…

Beswick Library Chess Tournament

Close up of chess board in play with players hands visible.

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…

See Myself in Books Festival

Photograph of Authors sat on the stage at Stoller hall with 4 children. The authors are holding books and everyone is smiling

                 Read Manchester’s inaugural See Myself in Books Festival to promote representation in children’s books took place this March.  Devised to complement our…

International Mother Language Day at Central Library

Adults and children dancing with performers in traditional Lithuanian, Chinese and Mexican clothing in Central Library's Performance Space

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…

A Range of Services In Manchester Libraries

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…

Libraries Report 2025

Earlier today, Councillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure and I, took a report on libraries to the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee.   The report describes how the…

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.…