This August, Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society will offer its helpdesk at 8 libraries in Manchester. The Family History Helpdesk usually takes place at Central Library on Monday to…
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…
Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are thrilled to be part of the Festival of Libraries Look for A Book activity again this year! Five hundred copies of Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s…
Get ready to embark on an exciting digital journey with Wallace & Gromit and Vaughan Williams this Summer. For two weeks in June, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
George House Trust receives a £151,760 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its “The History And Legacy of HIV in Greater Manchester” project. The grant, made possible thanks to…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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,…