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…
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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…
Announcing Quiet Storm as this year’s primary to high school Transition Read
We’re thrilled to announce that Quiet Storm by local author, Kimberly Whittam, is Read Manchester’s primary to high school Transition Read chosen title for a second year. Quiet Storm was…
Citizens Advice at Manchester Libraries
Libraries at the Heart of Community Advice: How Citizens Advice Manchester Hubs Are Reaching Manchester Residents At Citizens Advice Manchester, we know that libraries are more than just places for…
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…
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…
New Job Opportunity – Central Library Manager
Manchester Libraries are seeking a new Central Library Manager in 2025. Manchester Central Library is one of the best known and most loved venues in the city. Welcoming families, children,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Join the Consultation: Young People’s Views Wanted for Manchester Libraries.
Can you help us shape the way libraries deliver services for young people in Manchester? We are looking for the views of young people in Manchester this spring term. Young…
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…
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…
Engaging Young Readers: Autumn Library Events in Manchester
Authors, crafts and storytelling, this autumn half term we have hosted numerous free reading for pleasure sessions for children across Manchester. Almost 3000 children have benefited from author and library visits…
Manchester primary schools enjoy festive fun in libraries this December.
As we head towards the end of the Autumn term, we have been looking at ways to celebrate Christmas with Primary classes from across Manchester. From storytelling to crafts and…