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GO Libraries in Manchester |
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The city’s
first public library, the Manchester Free Library opened in Campfield in 1852, and Charles Dickens, Sir
Edward Bulwer Lytton, William Makepeace Thackeray and
John Bright MP were among the speakers at the opening
ceremony. In 1857 the first branch library opened in Hulme and was quickly followed by others. These days though there are 24 district libraries dotted around the city of Manchester. There is also a mobile library service for residents who do not live within easy reach of a local library, and services for people who require home visits. Anyone who lives, works or studies in Manchester can join the library service for free but must bring along a form of ID, either a driving licence or a utility bill. Once you’ve joined you’ll be able to make full use of the services on offer, including Internet access, word processing and printing facilities, and a choice of more than a million books. The city’s Central Library [map], which was opened by King George V in 1934, is on St Peter’s Square and is well worth a visit whether you’re local or just visiting the area. It is now one of the busiest and best-known public buildings in the city, with over one and a half million visitors each year who make use of the wealth of materials and collections housed here. If you’re researching you family tree or interested in the history of Manchester then you’ll find a lot of useful information on the first-floor of the Central Library. There is a wide range of materials relating to the history of the city, its organisations, buildings and people, and anyone can make use of these. Here you’ll also find early regional newspapers on microfilm, which can prove very useful for people trying to find their ancestors. Libraries across Manchester also host many cultural and leisure events during the year and these are usually open to residents and visitors. So whatever your reason for using Manchester’s libraries – whether it’s educational, cultural or just for the fun of it – you might be amazed by the wealth of services and information on offer. |
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