Manchester City Library
The basement has been transformed into a spacious, modern, comfortable library flooded with light.
Services include:
• Books for loan including other languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese and Mandarin, Farsi/Persian, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Urdu.
• Books for all ages and tastes;
• Fiction and non-fiction;
• Teen and children's books;
• Large print;
• Audio books;
• Meeting spaces
• Reading spaces and group study areas;
• Free wifi
• Computer facilities - you can book using the self-service booking terminals in Central Library and the Town Hall Extension.
• DVDs;
• Newspapers and magazines;
• Language courses;
There may be a charge for some services see fines and charges
How to access:
Join, search and reserve
https://manchester.spydus.co.uk
- Education and Training
Manchester City Library, St Peters Square, City Centre, Manchester, M2 5PD
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/470319/city_library/category/1957/all_libraries
Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 08/12/25)
Opening times for library
Monday to Thursday
Hours: 09:00 - 20:00
Friday and Saturday
Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Immigration Status: All
Region: Greater Manchester
Languages: No information available