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Visit us after hours for a self-guided tour through the beautiful stone passages, secret staircases and richly-panelled rooms of Chetham’s Library. Soak up the magical atmosphere of our 600-year-old building! 👉Friday 25 October 🕡17:30-19:30 Book here library.chethams.com/whats-on/

All Witches and Warlocks are invited to a fantastical family day! 🧙‍♀️Join our Magic Makers workshop for arts and craft activities, and explore the bewitching medieval building on Tuesday 22 October. Book now 🎟️ library.chethams.com/whats-on/magic…

We’re holding a free bibliographical skills workshop in Newcastle on 15 November. See here for more information & to book your place: bibsoc.org.uk/event/bibliogr…

Tickets are going fast for Magic Makers on 22/10! Don't miss this chance to get into the Halloween spirit 👻 Partake in magical arts and crafts and explore our library buildings, PLUS you can come in your spookiest attire 🧙‍♀️🪄 Book here: shorturl.at/2VAVE

Featuring a new acquisition thanks to generous support from Friends of the Nations' Libraries (FNL). Now on display at the library

🔐✨ Before envelopes, letters were sealed with intricate "locks" to guard their secrets! As part of our #Codebreakers theme, join Emma in the historic Old Kitchens at Chetham’s Library to create your own locking letters! 📆 22 Nov, 2-6pm 🔗Book here: shorturl.at/lylhg

Every year, the Society makes a number of major grants to those engaged in bibliographical research with primary focus on the physical object as historical evidence...

🕵️‍♀️ NEW BLOG ALERT! Dive into 17th-century spycraft: women hiding coded messages in eggs, writing with invisible ink, and outwitting enemies. Discover "a proper secrete" as we reveal tales of daring female spies 🔎 Read here: shorturl.at/zQ1my

Celebrating 30 years of The National Lottery Heritage Fund !🎂 In 1996, our Library was grateful to receive funding that has allowed us to digitise our collection, refurbish areas, and keep our Library open today. Thank you to National Lottery players for making this possible! #ThanksToYou

🔔 New Blog Post Alert 🔔 "A total gamechanger – looking back 30 years" In 1996, funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund transformed our Library. Today, we celebrate 30 years of the National Lottery and reflect on the project that secured our legacy. Read here: shorturl.at/lpPPW

🌟 Step into the magic of Christmas at Chetham's Library After Hours! ❄️ Explore medieval stone passages, secret staircases & hidden rooms by night. 📅 19 Dec | Multiple timings 🎄 Book now: library.chethams.com/whats-on/libra…

More brilliant discoveries from our wonderful PhD student Ellen Werner

✨ Get crafty this winter at Chetham’s Library! 📚 Join us on 17 Dec in the historic Old Kitchens for an afternoon of sustainable winter crafts and a warming hot drink. ❄️ 17 Dec 2pm-4pm 👉 Book here: library.chethams.com/whats-on/winte…

Earlier this year, over 140,000 visitors saw our exhibition, ‘We Have Always Been Here’, sparking conversations on representation and identity. From writing workshops to BSL tours, the engagement programme centered around diverse narratives. Find out more ow.ly/qp7S50UlNbx

Our Winter Crafts workshop is a week away! This is the perfect opportunity to tap into your creative side and explore our Library during the festive season. Have you booked your place yet? 📷 Book here: library.chethams.com/whats-on/winte…

🔔 Would you like to do a PhD in this amazing library? 👉 There is a fully-funded scholarship available to work on ‘Hidden voices of early printed books’ with The University of Manchester 📍 Closes 25/01 Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2s3y9v34

We are looking for a special person to lead our team of Feoffees in valuing our heritage and securing our future 📷 Please see the Chetham's School of Music website for more information on how to apply: chethamsschoolofmusic.com/about/job-vaca…

New blog alert! 🔔 📚 Our fantastic placement student Maisie has just finished cataloguing the fascinating Cass Collection at Chetham’s Library—bringing hundreds of local and dialect works to light. 👉 Discover the process in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/4x6w7z5b