Manchester Libraries Last updated 08/12/25

Hulme High Street Library, Library and Leisure Centre

The very first free library in Manchester (and the country) was in Hulme and public access to books still matters here. The library is now based in the leisure centre on Hulme High Street where Hulme’s pioneering, independent spirit lives on.

Services include:

• Books for loan including other languages/collections: African-Caribbean
• Children's DVDs
• Free wifi
• Computer facilities and internet access
• Health information point
• Local studies collection
• Newspapers and magazines
• Printing and photocopying
• Talking Books for loan

There may be a charge for some services see fines and charges

How to access:

Join, search and reserve
https://manchester.spydus.co.uk

Category:
  • Education and Training
Address

Hulme High Street Library, Library and Leisure Centre, Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5NN

Contact Phone

0161 227 3739

Service Capacity

Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 08/12/25)

Availability

Staffed library service

Tuesday & Saturday

Hours: 09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

Hours: 09:00 - 20:00

Thursday

Hours: 09:00 - 13:00

Eligibility

Immigration Status: All

Region: Greater Manchester

Interpreters

Languages: No information available