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September 30, 2019
The Development Trust is proud to support the Library Live programme of cultural events at Manchester Central Library and the Creative Spaces network in branch libraries. Making a donation to the Trust or joining the Library Lovers scheme will help to continue this amazing...
July 19, 2018
Watch Company Chamelon's site-specific piece at Manchester Central Library commissioned by Library Live. Illuminate saw dance, movement, original music and light art combine in an extraordinary journey of seven stories around the venue. Premiered in November 2017 and re-imagined...
July 11, 2018
Together with the Oglesby Charitable Trust, we support a wide range of activity for children and families in Manchester Libraries, from Sunday Fundays to exhibitions and special initiatives and commissions like Bee in the City and The Ministry of Lost and Found. Take a look at...
June 29, 2017
Library Lovers recently took part in a special book binding session with Conservator, Nic Rayner. They even got to take away their own self-made...
October 13, 2016
Click above to see our Xmas extravaganza video for children and...
September 16, 2016
It's a whole year since Guy Garvey helped us launch 'Library Lovers', our membership scheme which enables people to support a wide range of cultural and educational activity at Central Library in return for exclusive benefits such as special events, previews, behind the scenes...
July 21, 2016
We were delighted to host a special Summer Drinks evening in the unique and beautiful surroundings of the Wolfson Reading Room, with enchanting music from Manchester Camerata. Thank you to our supporters, partners and Library Lovers, who were able to join us, share in our...
June 29, 2016
The fifth Library and Oglesby Trusts funded Sunday Funday on 17 April 2016 was themed on the fascinating ‘Enduring Eye’ exhibition. It offered a whole host of expedition inspired events for all ages. Family-friendly events on the day included arts and crafts activities,...
September 18, 2015
Sunday open day at Manchester Central LibraryPictured BBC 6 broadcast live from the library presenter and rock star Guy Garvey Elbow lead singer Guy Garvey has helped launch a new fundraising initiative for Manchester Central Library Development Trust. The membership...
June 8, 2015
The Development Trust is proud to be supporting Central Library's 2nd Sunday Funday on 14 June. This has been made possible through a generous grant from the Oglesby Charitable...