Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council

Libraries

Manchester Book Award

Manchester Book Award - 24 books. 1 winner. You decide.

Find out about our annual prize for young people's literature

Essential computer maintenance work

Due to essential maintenance work the library catalogue, borrower account pages and the 24 Hour Library will be unavailable between 17:00 on Sunday 6 December until no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 9 December.

During this period telephone renewals may be made by ringing 0161 254 7777 during regular library opening hours. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Christmas Events

Enjoy what Manchester's made of this Christmas - from an ice rink and a snow slide to festive markets, Grimm Tales and Anarchic Angels; illuminated automobiles and Santa's grotto to a star-studded Christmas Lights Switch-on, it's all happening in Manchest

New Libraries in Manchester

New Libraries for Manchester

Library services to be developed across the city

May contain books

Eco-friendly jute bag

24 Hour Library

24 Hour Library

Online reference sources you can trust. Open when the library is closed



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