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…
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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.…
COMING SOON ‘South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories’ User Experience Workshop at Central Library
Join us at Manchester Central Library to explore the ‘South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories’ resource, a major educational website on the history of South Asians in Britain. At the event,…
SAVE THE DATE! 5 March, 5.30pm: Celebrating the Manchester Corinthians
Established in 1949, Manchester Corinthians Ladies Football Club defied the FA’s ban on women’s football and inspired women worldwide. Watch this wonderful film and join us at Central Library for…
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…
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.…
Creative Space at the Forum Library – November 2024
The Day Centre Forum Library hosted our first play called ‘The Day Centre’ at the new Creative Space, the play was written and performed by the Community Media Crew. They are such…
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…
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…
September History Days at Manchester Central Library
To coincide with Heritage Open Days 2024, Archives+ has some great open history events lined up this autumn at Manchester Central Library and they’re all free – just drop in!…
NEXT WEEK! Saturday Spectacular at Central Library: Lowry Takeover!
Name a more iconic duo than Central Library and The Lowry: we’ll wait! Come and join The Lowry at Central Library and get involved in some fantastic fun for all…
Manchester Libraries, Information & Archives Newsletter
Conversation Club Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to improve your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. Free – just drop…
Manchester Archives to partner Queer Up North project
Manchester Archives is excited to announce its partnership with Manchester Histories and the Queer Up North project, following the successful award of £248,500 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This…
Manchester Libraries twin with Ukraine Library
Manchester Libraries has been twinned with a Ukrainian library through a partnership programme set up to bring closer links with libraries in Ukraine. Libraries Connected, the organisation of all public…
Honouring Manchester Boxing Legend Len Johnson
This October kicked off to a fine start with a glittering evening in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library celebrating the life and achievements of unsung Manchester boxing champion Len…
Literary Magic at Manchester Libraries
Manchester Central Library is hosting twelve exciting events as part of the Manchester Literature Festival, which features over 100 events citywide from 4 to 20 October. Saturday 5 October Northern…
October 5 Fun Palaces at North City Library
A Week of Green Fun, Poetry, and Community Get ready for a jam-packed week of activities for all ages at North City Library’s Fun Palaces! This year, we’re diving into…
Enjoy Fun Palaces in October
You know how much we love to get crafty at Manchester Central Library. So why not join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun for Fun Palaces! When: Saturday,…
When The Lowry Took Over Central Library!
On 14 September we had a truly special Saturday at Central Library, as our friends from The Lowry took over the building and delivered a series of FREE drop-in activities…