Warm Welcome Spaces in Council libraries and across Manchester
Every library in Manchester is a Warm Welcome Space, a free, safe place where residents can come in and stay warm all day in a welcoming, inclusive environment with lots of resources.
Here is what’s available:
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Age friendly spaces
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Hot drinks – available from 20th October 2025 to February 2026. The self-service hot drinks are free, but if you are able to, please put some money in the donation box in the library. Please note the free self-service hot drinks offer is not available at Manchester Central Library.
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Comfortable seating and welcoming spaces for all ages.
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Free Internet
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Free Wi-Fi
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Newspapers
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Information and advice
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Staff who can signpost to other support agencies.
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Digital drop-ins one day a week
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Under 5s story times once a week at 11am. Ask your local library for more details.
Manchester has many other Warm Welcome Spaces which are heated, safe places, offering refreshments and a warm welcome.
They are free to enter and are great places to connect with your community and friends. They can also offer advice and information about local support services near you. Each centre's details and services can be found on the Warm Welcome Spaces site.
Find and read about your local Warm Welcome Space or call Manchester’s free Cost of Living Advice line to find your Warm Welcome Space.