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If you haven't yet been on a tour of our beautiful Library, what are you waiting for? ✨ Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories, tours of Chetham’s Library are led by our expert staff and volunteers. 📆 Mon-Sat, multiple timings 👉 Book now! tinyurl.com/4je4wvrn

Delving into the post-war diaries of Hilda Lofthouse and Pauline Leech reveals a humorous portrait of life behind the scenes at our Library📚 Our latest blog is a window into simpler times at Chetham's, and shows how some things never change! 👉 Read here: tinyurl.com/4zvtfknx

Happy #InternationalMuseumDay! 🎉 As the oldest public library in the UK and an accredited museum, we care for an internationally important collection. We’re here to inspire the next generation through tours, events, and research—come and discover history where it happened.

Celebrate Volunteers’ Week with our friends at the HiDDEN Network ✨ Join us for a FREE afternoon of celebrating volunteers across Greater Manchester and discover how you can make a difference! 📆 2 June, 2-7pm, Manchester Central Library 🎟️ Book here: tinyurl.com/ybyespy9

Our friends at Elizabeth Gaskell's House - Join us on Insta & FB have an open call for artists and writers to lead a series of workshops this summer! More details of this fantastic opportunity are up on their website: tinyurl.com/tc4vfdwr

For Manchester City of Literature Festival of Libraries, we're inviting you to join us for a FREE afternoon of creative writing! ✨Come along on 7 June to create and share your own poetry and learn more about the infamous Sun Inn Poets ☀️ 👉 Book here: tinyurl.com/ywy75dja

Today we remember the 22 lives lost in the Manchester Arena attack 8 years ago. We send our love and support to all affected by the terrible events that took place that day. Never forgotten ❤️🐝

We’re delighted to share a new blog post by placement student Maisie who recently completed an in-depth cataloguing project on the Cass Collection 👏 👉 Read this fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the cataloguing process here: tinyurl.com/4x6w7z5b

A reminder that we will be closed on 26 May for the Bank Holiday! Enjoy the long weekend ☀️

As Europe stood on the brink of war in 1938, Chetham’s Library quietly began preparing for the unthinkable. Discover the full story of wartime resilience, meticulous planning, and how Chetham’s Library weathered the storm. 👉 Read here: tinyurl.com/5x8xsjzr

Join our friends at the HiDDEN Network for a FREE celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2025 at Manchester Central Library! 🌟 Discover how you can get involved in heritage, culture, and community across Greater Manchester. 📆 Friday 6 June, 2-7pm 👉 Book here: tinyurl.com/3z84ynjd

Ever wanted to visit us, but weren't sure how to book? Have questions about accessibility? Or wondered what you will see on a tour? Our visitor information page is a great resource to find out how to make the most of your visit! 🌟 Check it out here : tinyurl.com/yp7my5fz

The chained library in our historic Reading Room - also known as the Gorton Chest - is a favourite feature on visitor tours. 📚 Explore how the Gorton and Turton chests connect us to a wider picture reading habits and local knowledge ✨ 👉 Read here: tinyurl.com/y2seut2h

Step into the past and get inspired! Join us for a FREE afternoon celebrating the Sun Inn Poets and explore our historic spaces through creative writing 📖 Part of MCRCityofLit Festival of Libraries 2025 💫 📆 7 June, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm 👉 Book here: tinyurl.com/ywy75dja

Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🎉 Volunteers are an integral part of our Chetham's community. These are the friendly faces that lead our tours, answer your questions, and provide you with all their expert knowledge. Thank you for all your hard work - we couldn't do this without you! ❤️

As part of Manchester City of Literature Festival of Libraries, we're inviting you to join us for a FREE afternoon of creative writing from the Library’s collections, where you can learn more about the infamous Sun Inn Poets ☀️ 📆 7 June 👉 Book here: tinyurl.com/ywy75dja

When Humphrey Chetham sought a home for his charity in 1653, he chose the dilapidated College House. Nearly 400 years later, the Library still occupies this historic site, making us one of the oldest public libraries in the UK ✨ 👉 Discover our history: tinyurl.com/594njbt6

Have you ever seen a more beautiful Library? 😍 Come and see all this dark-academia goodness for yourself on a guided tour of Chetham's Library 📚 👉 Book here: tinyurl.com/4je4wvrn

Did you know that Long Millgate was known as Poet's Corner? In this blog, we explore how in the 1840s the Sun Inn became a hub for literary talent 🖊️tinyurl.com/3kyttv2h 🔔 Join us 7 June for a free afternoon of poetry writing for Festival of Libraries! Book on our website 🔗

Amid political turmoil, clerical scandal, and religious strife, Richard Johnson emerged as Humphrey Chetham’s trusted friend and advisor 🤝 This post uncovers his turbulent path to becoming the Library’s first keeper and his legacy ✨ 👉 Read here: tinyurl.com/2e5682k8