Happening as part of the Festival of Libraries 2023, tour guide Ed Glinert leads a detailed tour of the Portico Library.
You’ll find out more about the history of the city centre too, including Chinatown and Mosley Street. Fascinating stuff.
Festival of Libraries: Tour of the Portico Library and the Streets Around
Plan your visit
57 Mosley Street
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 3HY
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 3HY
- Mon
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
What's on nearby
Festival of Libraries 2024
Manchester Central Library, City Centre
12 June 2024 - 16 June 2024
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Power Rangers (over-50s group) at Powerhouse Library
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, Moss Side
3 January 2023 - 15 August 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm
Reading Rascals Group
Manchester Central Library, City Centre
25 March 2023 - 25 March 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rome Play: A fun creative drop-in for children, families and adults
The Portico Library, City Centre
17 June 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Girls Wellbeing Session
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, Moss Side
9 January 2023 - 31 July 2023
12:00pm
La Clique
Depot Mayfield, City Centre
25 May 2023 - 9 July 2023
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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