Manchester Libraries

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[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

Come and cool down tomorrow at the Summer Cosy Reading Club 📚

📍Central Library (Ground Floor-Performance Space)
🕑Doors open 5.30pm | Quiet reading 6–6.45pm | Optional discussion 6.45–7.30pm
Escape the heat, sip something cold, and unwind after work with a book at the library

[Crime Central Manchester @CrimeCentral_]

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE 📣

We are sorry to announce that tomorrow's Crime Central has been postponed due to the extreme heat we are experiencing at the moment.

Absolutely gutted but everyone's safety is most important and we will rearrange as soon as possible - watch this space!

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

Come to a relaxed, beginner-friendly ukulele workshop at Central Library this July.

Led by tutor Jim Wallace, expect a friendly, low-pressure session. Learn chords, play songs, and enjoy making music in a small group.

Tix pay-what-you-like!
https://t.co/4jSs7jg1GQ

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

Great News.....from this week our smaller libraries are open more hours, and in a few months 8 of our libraries will be open every Sunday. @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/hHAT2yCbAF

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have Rosie Walsh at the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV @panmacmillan @Wstones_Arndale
https://t.co/lZV2Q2w6tc

[BIPC Greater Manchester @BIPCGM]

Thank you to all our amazing business mentors & the wonderful Alison Corke MBE for hosting Own It! for National Women's Enterprise week. Find us at the BIPC GM (Business and Intellectual Property Centre Greater Manchester) in #Manchester Central Library.

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have @CressMcLaughlin at the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV @Wstones_Arndale @HarperFiction
https://t.co/K06BWqbEX3

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

Smiths Fans!

Next week (Thu 25 June), @iainkey + @SpenwoodBooks present the new book: "It's Time The Tale Were Told: A People's History of The Smiths" at Central Library.

Join us for an intimate chat & Q&A on the MCR band's legendary story.

Tix here: https://t.co/mj8uLOQVtq

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have @Rachelhore at the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV @Wstones_Arndale @simonschusterUK
https://t.co/K06BWqbEX3

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have Holly Hepburn at the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV @simonschusterUK @Wstones_Arndale
https://t.co/lZV2Q2vyDE

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have @DamilolaLizzie at the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV
https://t.co/lZV2Q2vyDE

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have Kiley Dunbar at the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV @BoldwoodBooks https://t.co/lZV2Q2w6tc

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

We're SO excited to have @katelordbrown join the #LoveStoriesEtc festival this July! We've released the last few tickets on Eventbrite now, so don't delay, book today! #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV
https://t.co/K06BWqbEX3

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

@BookMinxSJV HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to the wonderful @BookMinxSJV xx

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

TOMORROW @ 1PM!

We have live jazz in the music library from: Woodshed Collective!

Swinging by for a special lunchtime set, the rising jazz stars will be channelling influences like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis + Cannonball Adderley.

Grab tix here:
https://t.co/fM1CEcyiL1

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

As Libraries of Sanctuary we're very proud to celebrate Refugee Week and provide a welcoming space for all #RefugeeWeek https://t.co/4T6hmICjqR

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

📢ONE MONTH until LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL

📅 Fri 17 and Sat 18 July 2026 🏦 Central Library

Two magical days celebrating the very best of contemporary romance fiction. #LoveStoriesetc #RespectRomFic @BookMinxSJV. Grab your tickets here... https://t.co/MjVfkR8AxB

[Manchester Confidential @mcrconfidential]

This summer, #LoveStoriesEtc - a festival that celebrates all things romance novels - returns to Manchester Central Library for its third year. 📚❤️
https://t.co/MvigaiQftn

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

TONIGHT at 6pm!

[Word Central @WordCentralMcr]

Join us for Word Central on 16 June, 6pm at Manchester Central Library - and free entry! Hosted by @TonySheppard9 with guest poet Ann Grant. Book your open mic slot from noon on 2 June.
@MancLibraries @librarylivemcr @MCRCityofLit @northfiction @FlapjackPress #poetry #spokenword

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

TONIGHT!

Rising MCR soul-pop star Anaki will be debuting her new single "Lord Don't" with a FREE listening party and live show.

Expect an intimate, memorable and soulful night to remember in the Henry Watson Music Library.

Tickets here:
https://t.co/sD7QZFcxkq