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November 9, 2023
We have launched a new urgent cash appeal on justgiving.com to help get brand new books to children and families. Find out more and donate here - and read on for more information... Children who read do better at school and have more opportunities in life as they grow...
August 24, 2023
We are delighted to be awarded £8,000 to support a new dual language book gifting initiative being developed by Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries. The grant, from the national lottery funded Community Fund, complements a recent £1,000 grant from the Our Legacy...
July 13, 2023
On 12 July, Manchester Central Library Development Trust, the charity that supports cultural and educational programming and archives work in Manchester Libraries, including branch libraries, welcomed recently appointed new Trustees and Associate Trustees on a special...
May 11, 2023
On 26 February, Central Library opened its doors to 950 visitors for a special Sunday Funday, funded by Manchester Central Library Development Trust, the charity that supports cultural and educational activity across Manchester Libraries. Visitors enjoyed a busy...
February 16, 2023
Manchester Central Library Trust is recruiting new Trustees. We are interested in hearing from people with a broad range of skills and experience, and are keen to diversify the current Board. Manchester Central Library Development Trust (registered charity no. 1150161)...
February 13, 2023
We're delighted to be funding a special Sunday opening at Manchester Central Library on 26 February! Everyone is welcome to come in from the cold to our Winter Warmer – a special Sunday afternoon for all to have some fun and together time. We’ll have winter themed...
January 27, 2023
In November, Manchester Central Library Development Trust launched an urgent book gifting appeal to help Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries campaign to get brand new books to children who need them most. The appeal has raised almost £3,500 (with Gift Aid). This has...
October 11, 2022
A new plaque has been unveiled at Central Library to commemorate the much-revered Library Theatre Company and the Library Theatre. On Friday 30 September, the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Donna Ludford, was joined by guests and supporters of the initiative from...
November 15, 2021
Can you help us give the gift of reading to Manchester families who are struggling this Christmas? To make a donation please visit the Just Giving appeal page Thanks to your amazing generosity last year, we raised £4,000 to buy new books for children and young...
November 10, 2021
The Libraries team have launched a new, free online competition to name the Central Library shop bear. People are encouraged to submit their suggested bear name by Fri 10 December. Entrants are also encouraged to make £2 donation to the Trust. Use the form on the blog page...