Nice to see John Rylands Research Institute and Library in BBC Bitesize's list of stunning libraries: bbc.co.uk/bitesize/artic…. Wouldn't disagree.

Any Scooby fans?

What do you think of the book stock at your local library? Help us improve the selection by filling in this short survey. You could also WIN a £100 shopping voucher!! 💷 📚#libraries #manchester #prizes #books manclibraries.blog/2024/09/02/hel…

Join us for an exciting & productive day at the Generator Royal Mills, Ancoats on 3rd October! Expect free use of our co-working space, network with likeminded entrepreneurs & access a range of business support Build A Business In GM Libraries & @bizgrowthhub Book below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/generator-ro…

One of our favourite things is when authors give us copies of their books so we were delighted when a very little girl called Robin gave us this copy of a book she had made. SHARKMANIA! was published in an exclusive edition of 1 and is available to read in the library now! 🦈

Covid really is nasty!

English teachers! Browse 100 of our best loved Discovering Literature articles, including expert insights on Macbeth. padlet.com/discovering_li… Explore themes from manhood and 'the milk of human kindness' to the witches and Lady Macbeth.

Entries are now open for BBC #500Words 2024. Children from 5 to 11 are encouraged to write a story they would love to read themselves. #Libraries can get involved by promoting the competition to their young customers. bbc.co.uk/teach/500-word…

We welcomed Nick Hand to the Library last week, who is pedalling his printing bike to some of the most iconic libraries across the country and creating beautiful bookmarks at each stop 📚 His mission is to tell stories from the libraries and highlight how important they are...

We face a growing crisis in reading for pleasure, which has been declining since the pandemic for all socio-economic groups & is particularly pronounced in low-income families. Make your voice heard and add your name to this open letter to the PM👇 openletter.earth/open-letter-to…

Join me at this fantastic fundraiser for one of our fabulous Manchester theatres.

#BlackHistoryMonth Our October Really Popular Book Club choice is Bernardine Evaristo's ‘Mr Loverman’. The book delves into the life of an Antiguan-born immigrant living a double life in London. Hosted by Yvonne Battle-Felton, Academic Director of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education lib.cam.ac.uk/whats/really-p…

Readers! Writers! Hit the North this Saturday at Central Library...

Let’s spill the tea on HRT! (Grab a cuppa this is your 12min tea break) Why do you need to take #HRT? Why are female hormone / oestrogen levels not recommended? Why do some women need high doses? Why do you need progesterone alongside oestrogen? I’ve tried to pack in so much

To celebrate #HistoryWritersDay24 I’m giving away a copy of latest novel #TheLondonBookshopAffair set in 1962/1942, expect a bookshop involved in a spy network, family secrets, brave young women, love and betrayal. Retweet and reply to enter! Winner picked end today. U.K. only

They're not perfect, but doing OK, in my opinion

Here we have some more nature poems created by the year 4s from St Mary's PS Moss Side this morning on their class visits. Some beautiful illustration work alongside the poems. I have to draw attention to the rhyming of 'patiently' with 'ancient tree' in a poem by year 4s. OUTSTANDING'

This trope that Labour hates old people is so silly. Did Conservatives hate parents when they means-tested Child Benefit? Did they hate taxpayers when they froze tax allowances? Did they hate better off families when they froze inheritance tax thresholds? Just silly.

Ready for a Halloween spectacular at Manchester Central Library on Sunday 27 October? Face-painting, silent discos, creepy crafts, and torturous treats await! £12.50 per family. Get your tickets here 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-sunda…

It's the bloodcurdling #Halloween Crime Central Manchester Special with Rob Parker!! Thursday 31st October 6pm. 🎃 get your 🫳 on tickets here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-centra…