Bury Libraries + Archives

Bury Council has confirmed that Prestwich Library will temporarily relocate to the Phoenix Centre to enable the next phase of the Prestwich regeneration programme. More: mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-counci…

We are OPEN! 🔓 We are back to our normal opening hours starting today! With the kids off for the Easter holidays, it’s the perfect time to visit. Come in, browse the shelves, and let the little ones pick out their own holiday reading list. 📚🧒

Happy Easter from everyone at Bury Libraries + Archives!

Sink your teeth into horror. 🧛‍♂️ From cosmic mysteries to modern classics, reading lets you Go All In on your passions. Whether you want a jump-scare or a slow burn, your local library has the perfect book waiting for you.

🗓️ Easter Opening Times Reminder 🐣 Thursday 2 April: Libraries close at 7pm | Archives close at 4:30pm. Fri 3 April – Mon 6 April: Closed. Tuesday 7 April: Re-opening at 10am. Don't get caught without a book! Grab your long-weekend stash before 7pm tomorrow. 🕒

📅 Reminder: Local History Course starts April 15th! Join Andrew Todd at Ramsbottom Library for a 10-session deep dive into our area's secrets. 🕒 Weds, 2pm - 3:30pm ✅ Beginners welcome 📞 Call 0161 253 5352 to secure your place!

Whether your child loves dinosaurs, dancing, cricket or fairytales, reading helps them #GoAllIn2026 on what they love. Sharing stories brings you closer, letting you step into their world and see it through their eyes. Your local library has the perfect book waiting for you.

What would you like to see in our garden? 🌿✨ We’re transforming the space at Ramsbottom Library into a vibrant community garden, and we want your ideas to help it bloom! 📍 Ramsbottom Library 🗓️ Saturday 25 April 🕚 11am - 12.30pm Just drop in and say hello! 👋

Into football? You’re not really into it, until you read into it. From transfer rumours to player autobiographies, reading lets you Go All In on your passions. #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllln2026

Bury Libraries + Archives is closing over the Easter weekend, but we will have services available online. eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines: bury.gov.uk/ebooks Renew: bit.ly/BuryLibCatalog… Online Reference Library: bury.gov.uk/orl Archives: bury.gov.uk/archives

The new advert for the National Year of Reading 2026 is here! Whatever you're into, reading lets you Go All In on your passions. Whether it's football, music, baking, family-time, sci-fi, or... anything, if you're into it, read into it. #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllln2026

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing is here! Featuring subversive storytelling, reimagined folklore, and inventive verse and chronology, the Medal for Writing Shortlist has a story for everyone.✒️ 🏅

Whoever you are, whatever your problem – Citizens Advice can help. They offer free, impartial advice on debt, money, energy costs, benefits, housing, employment and much more. 📞 Contact Bury Library to book your appointment today.

New to the library or thinking about joining? The #NationalYearOfReading2026 is the perfect time to step inside. Get lost in books, find an audiobook for your commute, be part of your community at free events and find something that makes you smile. #GoAllIn2026 @BuryCouncil

Did you know you can access hundreds of eMagazines for FREE? 📖✨ With our @BorrowBox service, your favourite titles are just a tap away. 1️⃣ Download the app 2️⃣ Sign in with your library details 3️⃣ Start reading! There's something for everyone! @BuryCouncil

We’re just ONE WEEK away from the Annual Business Fair! 📍 Village Hotel, Bury 📅 Wednesday, 25th March ⏰ 3–6pm 🎫 FREE to Attend as a Delegate Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/197738967875… 🧩 Want to Exhibit? Showcase your business from £150–£330 Sign up: forms.office.com/e/kDMhr2vzXW?o…

A reminder that Prestwich Library will be closing temporarily while adaptation works are carried out at the Phoenix Centre/staff set up the temporary library The Library will temporarily close at 4.30pm on Fri 13 March, reopening at the Phoenix Centre by the end of April 1/3🧵

Looking for your next great read? 📖 Join the reading group at Ramsbottom Library! Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 with good books and even better company. All welcome! 📍 Ramsbottom Library 📞 Contact the library to book your place.

Find out more: bury.gov.uk/libraries-and-…

NEW: Local History Course 📖 📍 Ramsbottom Library Discover the secrets of our area with Andrew Todd! 🔍 🗓️ Weds from 15 April 🕑 2pm - 3:30pm ✅ 10 sessions | Beginners welcome ☎️ Book now: 0161 253 5352

Find out more: mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-counci…

The Mayor of Bury has launched a children’s writing competition: "Why I Love the Place Where I Live." 🏆 Win book tokens 📖 Get your work published in a real library book! ⏳ Deadline: 31 March