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Greater Manchester Libraries. Working together for residents and communities of Greater Manchester. #GMLibraries

 Greater Manchester
Joined September 2017
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Starting the week with a big smile on our faces as over 1400 kids have joined the Summer Reading Challenge in Salford. We've loved seeing the enthusiasm from children, sharing their favourite books with us, and joining one of our many summer events. #ReadtotheBeat
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🌈 🐸 NEXT WEEK!!! The brilliant Puppet Folk Experience visits Central Library. It’s going to be the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational show!! Thursday 20th August 7pm. Only 10% tickets left here... librarylive.co.uk/event/the-…
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🎉📚 Thanks ComicConManchester & everyone who stopped by our stall, it was fantastic to meet so many passionate readers & fans. Missed us? You can still explore graphic novels & comics through your local library. #ComicConManchester #LoveLibraries #BorrowBox #ReadConnectBelong
Greater Manchester Libraries stall at Comic Con Manchester with Mational Year of Reading bunting, under a large screen showing the guests attending this year's event.

ALT Greater Manchester Libraries stall at Comic Con Manchester with Mational Year of Reading bunting, under a large screen showing the guests attending this year's event.

Fan cosplay with The Punisher and Superman going all in for the National Year of Reading

ALT Fan cosplay with The Punisher and Superman going all in for the National Year of Reading

Fan cos play with Belle from Beauty and the Beast going all in for the National Year of Reading

ALT Fan cos play with Belle from Beauty and the Beast going all in for the National Year of Reading
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🤔Can you guess the graphic novel in just 3 words? Come & test your knowledge at our stall at #ComicConManchester this weekend, discover fab reads & find out what your local library has to offer. #GreaterManchester #GraphicNovels #ReadConnectBelong #BorrowBox #LoveLibraries
Our library display featuring multiple green BorrowBox "Guess the Graphic Novel" cards arranged on a wooden frame. Each card lists three clues that invite you to identify a graphic novel title.

ALT Our library display featuring multiple green BorrowBox "Guess the Graphic Novel" cards arranged on a wooden frame. Each card lists three clues that invite you to identify a graphic novel title.
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Join us in our New Saturday Barlow Moor library opening hours. Get creative with Free colouring and crafts
poster advert - Barlow Moor library now open Saturday 10-2

ALT poster advert - Barlow Moor library now open Saturday 10-2
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Looking for a fun, social, group of fellow readers? Why not join our Swinton Library reading group? Here you can enjoy a relaxed and social discussion of literature bringing people together through a shared love of reading. Next meeting: Wednesday 26th August from 2pm
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Time to get planning your diary now... @MCRCityofLit #FestivalofLibraries returns this June!! manclibraries.blog/festival-…

Festival of Libraries 2026

Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, returns between Wednesday 10th – Sunday 14th June 2026. The award-winning f…

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🌞 Perfect weather for a book hunt! 📖 👀 Today’s hidden treasures: 📍 3 in Springfield Park (Castleton) 📍 2 in Hopwood Park (Heywood) We’ll let you know when they’re ready to be found… 👀 Happy hunting & good luck! 🎉 #festivaloflibraries
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Edgeley - it's time for a Little Steps Activity Session in your library! Join us Saturday, 28 March, at 11am for a fun-filled hour for 2-5 year olds. There's music, bubbles, parachutes, and more! Find out more and book a free ticket here orlo.uk/2WNar
Blue ocean background with white bubbles and sea creature. Image of dark-haired woman, Jess, holding and black and white cat puppet. Text reads: Little Steps Activity Hour with Jess & Popcat

ALT Blue ocean background with white bubbles and sea creature. Image of dark-haired woman, Jess, holding and black and white cat puppet. Text reads: Little Steps Activity Hour with Jess & Popcat
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Celebrate Rochdale’s amazing Year of Culture at the Rochdale Creates Youth Arts Festival, 27–29 March 2026! M6 Theatre comes to Rochdale Library with The Street Where I Live — a gentle, magical show for ages 3+. Meet Cyril the cat, Granny Bradshaw, and their colourful street.
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BIG BOOK QUIZ! Celebrate World Book Night with us! Thursday 23rd April 7pm. Join us for a night full of quizzes, party games and the odd surprise challenge! Cafe and bar open all evening. Early bird tickets available until the end of March... librarylive.co.uk/event/big-…
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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!
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📚 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/mancheste… 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
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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
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🐒💥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
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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!
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🚨 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! 📖✨
Advertisement for storytelling at Ramsbottom Library. Left side lists fairy tale events from February to March. Right side shows a woman and child reading in a colourful library. Bold text encourages library visits and highlights the National Year of Reading 2026.

ALT Advertisement for storytelling at Ramsbottom Library. Left side lists fairy tale events from February to March. Right side shows a woman and child reading in a colourful library. Bold text encourages library visits and highlights the National Year of Reading 2026.
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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!
Green BorrowBox ad titled "Spotlight Titles" with text about unlimited access to bestselling authors. Features various colorful book covers at the bottom.

ALT Green BorrowBox ad titled "Spotlight Titles" with text about unlimited access to bestselling authors. Features various colorful book covers at the bottom.
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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…
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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-…
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