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…


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…

An exhibition to celebrate 90 years since Central Library opened and 10 years since its Transformation. Manchester Central Library in St Peter’s Square was opened on the 17th of July…
Do you have any memories of Central Library? Are you happy to share them with us? For the library’s 90th anniversary, and 10 years since the newly restored Central Library…

I’m Charlotte, a student at York St. John University, doing work experience in the Henry Watson Music Library. I really is a one of a kind space where musicians can…

This January Manchester Libraries launches a new partnership with the charity Henshaws to provide advice, support and resources to those with sight impairment. Every Friday, members of the Henshaws team…

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Can you find them all? Manchester is now home to fifty eight brightly decorated book shaped benches. Every bench is different, lovingly designed by schools and community groups across the city…

Iconic photographer Shirley Baker spent a day at Ringway Airport in 1987 capturing the experiences of travellers. In October you’ll be able to see the photographs, in all their eighties…