We are thrilled to announce the winners of our ‘See Myself in Books’ bookmark design competition, a vibrant celebration of creativity, identity, and inclusion across Manchester. As part of our ongoing campaign…
We are delighted that The One and Only You by Shane Hegarty and illustrated by Ben Mantle is our Transition Read title for children starting Reception classes this September. The…
On Monday 16 June, hundreds of buggies, prams and babes in arms flowed across St Peter’s Square between Manchester Art Gallery and Manchester Central Library as Manchester Baby Week 2025…
Read Manchester has been working on a project to gift Manchester childminders collections of brand new, high quality books for them to use with the children in their daily care.…
It’s lucky seven for Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast and the latest edition is chock-full of Library-related features, news and interviews from across the city. This month’s episode welcomes…
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…
The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Story Garden, exploring the link between reading and stories and nature and the great outdoors. To celebrate, the Read Manchester team…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Manchester City Council and Read Manchester are pleased to announce this year’s transition read to support children starting school reception classes in September. Moving up to school is a big…
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 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 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…
Read Manchester’s inaugural See Myself in Books Festival to promote representation in children’s books took place this March. Devised to complement our…
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,…
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…
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…
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…