Libraries Café and shop at Central Library

Café

The café is located on the ground floor of the Manchester Central Library. It serves a selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. There is also a variety of hot and cold food to choose from including:

  • breakfast rolls,
  • pastries,
  • sandwiches,
  • toasties,
  • baked potatoes,
  • soup. 

Plus, delicious cakes and brownies.

All available from Monday to Saturday, our opening times are:

  • Monday to Thursday:  9am to 6.30pm
  • Friday to Saturday:  9am to 4.30pm

The café is fully accessible and baby change facilities, and a nursing room are available on site.

Central Library shop

Our shop is partnered with the Manchester Visitor Information Centre. It offers a range of gifts relating to the Central Library and the wider city. 

It offers:

  • a range of greeting cards and postcards,
  • bespoke souvenirs including
  • notebooks, 
  • t-shirts, 
  • bags, 
  • badges, 
  • books, 
  • mugs, 
  • magnets and more. 

The Shop also sells tickets for a number of city tours and excursions further afield. The shop is based on the ground floor (next to the café). You can also browse and buy official merchandise from the Central Library online shop.

Shop opening times are:

  • Monday to Thursday:  9am to 8pm
  • Friday to Saturday:  9am to 5pm
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