It's storytime at Manchester Libraries
Did you know that Manchester Libraries has a whole host of free storytimes for you and your child?
We love sharing stories at Manchester Libraries. It’s a great way for the family to get together and listen to some brilliant tales. We’re so pleased to welcome everyone to join in the fun!
Storytimes for under 5s
- Session times: weekdays in termtime
- Age group: 0 to 4 years unless stated otherwise. Stories and songs for tiny tots.
Sharing a story with your child is a chance for you to relax and spend time together. It’s also a great way for your child to learn new words – even the youngest babies respond to songs, music and rhythm. Storytimes give parents and carers a way to make new friends and discover all that libraries have to offer. Check with your local library for details.
Session times
Central Library - ages 0 to 3 years
- Tuesdays, 10.30 to 11am and 11.30am to 12 noon
- Thursdays, 10.30 to 11am and 11.30am to 12 noon
- Tuesdays, 11 to 11.30am
Arcadia - ages 0 to 3 years
- Mondays, 11 to 11:30am
- Thursdays, 1.30 to 2.30pm
- Fridays, 11am to 12 noon
- Wednesdays, 11 to 11.30am
- Mondays, 11am to 12 noon
- Wednesdays, 10.30 to 11am
- Fridays, 11 to 11.30am
- Thursdays, 11 to 11.30am
- Tuesdays, 10.30 to 11am
- Tuesdays, 11 to 11.30am
Gorton - ages 0 to 3 years
- Thursdays, 10.30 to 11.30am,
Hulme - ages 0 to 5 years
- Thursdays, 11 to 11.30am
Longsight - ages - to 3 years
- Thursdays, 11 to 11.45am,
- Thursdays, 1.15 to 2pm
Moss Side Powerhouse - ages 0 to 5 years
- Tuesdays, 11 to 11.30am
- Mondays, 11 to 11.30am
- Tuesdays, 11 to 11.30am
- Fridays, 11 to 11.30am
- Wednesdays, 11 to 11.30am
Dual-language Storytimes
These are monthly sessions with stories and songs in other languages. Check with Central Library for the date of the next session.
- Italian Storytime - Saturdays, 11.30am to 12 noon, ages 4 to 7 years
- Ukranian Storytime - Saturdays, 1.30 to 2pm, ages 4 to 7 years
- French Storytime (every 2 months) - Saturdays, 2 to 3pm, ages 4 to 7 years
- Polish Storytime - Saturdays, 2 to 3pm, ages 4 to 7 years
- Spanish Storytime - Saturdays, 2.30 to 3.15pm, ages 4 to 7 years
- Mandarin Storytime - Saturdays, 3 to 4pm, ages 4 to 7 years
Little Reads with Manchester Literature Festival
These monthly sessions for children and families are offered by our partners at the Manchester Literature Festival.
- Central Library - Wednesdays, 11 to 11.30am and Saturdays 11 to 11.30am, ages 2 to 6 years
- Arcadia - Mondays, 11am, ages 2 to 6 years
- Longsight - Tuesdays, 11am, ages 2 to 6 years
Sensory Storytime
These monthly sessions are suitable for children with sensory or autism spectrum needs. Places are free but limited, so please contact tracy.rostron@manchester.gov.uk or carole.reynolds@manchester.gov.uk to book.
- Central Library - Saturdays, 10.30 to 11.30am, ages 4 to 7 years, but flexible depending on individual needs.