Manchester Central Library
One of Manchester’s greatest landmarks, Central Library is a building of architectural beauty and a place for knowledge and learning.
Free. Plan your visit!With regular activities, one-off community events and access to the whole of Manchester’s extensive library catalogue, Manchester libraries sit at the heart of each community.
Home to Britain’s oldest library and the iconic Central Library, Manchester has always been a place for curiosity and learning. With many of our local libraries also offering weekly activities, special events and education and wellbeing sessions, there is always something for all ages to get involved in.
Additionally, alongside free wifi and computer access, we love that you can order any book, CD or DVD from the extensive Manchester Libraries’ catalogue and collect it at a library close to where you live.
One of Manchester’s greatest landmarks, Central Library is a building of architectural beauty and a place for knowledge and learning.
Free. Plan your visit!The first hour of every weekday is reserved for people aged over 60.
Free. Plan your visit!The library is closed between 1.00-2.00pm. The first hour of every weekday is reserved for people aged over 60.
Free. Plan your visit!The first hour of every weekday is reserved for people aged over 60.
Free! Plan your visit!The first hour of every weekday is reserved for people aged over 60.
Free! Plan your visit!* I am happy for Manchester City Council to store my details. Please note you can request us to remove your details from our records at any time by contacting info@manchester.gov.uk