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Come along to Stretford Library any time between 10am and 3pm on Sat 28th March to chat to Trafford's Local Studies and Archives team. Historic photos and artefacts will be on display and you'll be able to get advice on researching your family tree and the history of your house!

📚 Cosy Reading Club is back at Central Library! 🗓 Wed 11 Mar 2026 ⏰ 6–7:30pm 📍 Ground Floor Performance Space 🎟 Free tickets eventbrite.co.uk/o/manchester-l… 1 hour of calm, quiet reading followed by an optional discussion Come at 5.30pm for staff help to find a book you'll love

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

🐒💥Are you as invested in global sensation Punch the monkey as we are? Our Monkey at Langley has decided he and Punch would be besties! He’s already picked out the perfect stories to read to him… just in case he swings by! 🍌 #lovelibraries #MonkeyMates #PunchTheMonkey

1 WEEK TO GO! From Thurs 5th March, you can exchange your #WorldBookDay tokens at the library to get a FREE book. We will also have plenty of fun activities and events for you to take part in on your library visit. The library is the place to be this World Book Day!

🚨 Reminder: It's the second of our FREE National Year of Reading sessions at Ramsbottom Library tomorrow evening between 4.30pm and 6pm! This week, we’re bringing the magical tale of Hansel and Gretel to life. Don't forget to call and book! 📖✨

Skip the queues and dive into our Spotlight Titles on BorrowBox. 📚 Enjoy unlimited, FREE access to best-selling books - no waiting required. There's a book for everyone, and it's all completely free. 📲 Download the FREE @BorrowBox app today!

People are LOVING our new silent reading group. Take some time for yourself and escape into a book with us! Wednesday 11th March from 5.30pm. Tickets and more information below... librarylive.co.uk/event/cosy-rea…

BIG BOOK QUIZ / Thursday 23 April 2026 7pm. Central Library. Join us for the ultimate book quiz celebrating @WorldBookNight with an evening of quizzes, party games, prizes and the odd surprise challenge! Early bird tickets now available... librarylive.co.uk/event/big-book…

When the Marcus Rashford mural was defaced, people came together in a powerful show of support. @Ankaman616 presents our new digital education resource looking at what we can learn from this moment youtu.be/FJh8WdnLtrM?si… via @YouTube @ace_national @thespacearts @archivesplus

No one should struggle to stay warm this winter. Libraries are warm and welcoming spaces, so call in for a chat, to get advice and get online. Stay as long as you want. Find yours at orlo.uk/6q99Y – call 0800 023 2692 or text 07860 022 876 #MakingManchesterFairer

Celebrate the season (and school holidays!) with a family-fun silent disco! Fri, 19 Dec, 4:30-6pm at Stockroom, Merseyway - tickets £3. Enjoy 3 music channels (2 festive, 1 Christmas-free), Christmas cookies dcorating, colouring, and more. Book at orlo.uk/nbZmP

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at all the different activities available across our libraries this Saturday 20th December 😄 #fun #familytime #community #lego #chess #crafts #WiganLibraries #boardgames

Christmas viewing: Sorted! ❄️🎄🎅 From festive specials and long-awaited finales to exclusive interviews, our eMagazines have everything you need to plan your perfect Christmas TV schedule. Just download the @BorrowBox app, sign in with your library details, and start browsing!

This week, we welcomed our friends at The Lowry for some festive fun & plenty of cracking Christmas crafts for children. 🎄☃️ We still have plenty of Christmas cheer to spread, so join us at one of our Christmas fun days or craft activity. See what's on tinyurl.com/3kvz2vt3

13th December is our Saturday Spectacular at Central Library! With festive films on the big screen, Christmas crafting and seasonal singalongs, there's lots going on. And it's all FREE! librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday…

Tomorrow marks the start of our Christmas Forest craft week!! Each library has festive, fun activities to do! Pop in and join in the fun! 🎄 #ChristmasCrafts #LibraryEvents

Congratulations to @BoltonLMS @MancLibraries @OldhamLibraries @SMBC_Libraries who all have joined the new Libraries Development Framework 🎉

Classic books hit differently in the winter. Books that have stood the test of time that explore timeless themes we can all relate to. Why not take the time to slow down, make a brew and curl up with rich, atmospheric literary favourites. salfordlibraries.spydus.co.uk

🕵️‍♂️The last @CrimeCentral_ of 2025 is next week!! Joining @robparkerauthor will be the super talented @CazEngland & @kate_gray_author. Grab your tickets now... librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-ce…