Manchester Central Library
Public library Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD, United Kingdom:
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Address: St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD, United Kingdom
Website: manchester.gov.uk
Phone number: +44 161 234 1983
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Latitude: 53.4780556Longitude: -2.2444444
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Matthew Forgue
Simply calling this place a library is like calling CERN a few underground pipes. It is a cultural hub, and an exhaustive library. There hasn't been a book, manuscript, score or microfilm that I could not find, nor order in at no extra …
3 weeks ago
Cheryl McBride
I just love this library. It's huge and has lots of books to choose from. You can also check their online list and request a book. Cosy and quiet, lovely atmosphere. I really enjoy the peaceful environment there
5 months ago
Terry Noe
Amazing library to study. If you are a student at UOM you have to try out studying at this library. It has outstanding architecture i am sure many will enjoy!
1 month ago
Cristina Gonzalez
Manchester Central Library is the headquarters of the city's library and information service in Manchester, England. Facing St Peter's Square, it was designed by E. Vincent Harris and constructed between 1930 and 1934. The form of the …
1 month ago
Lori Applebaum
I had an appointment at there today, as soon as I arrived at the reception desk a gentleman told me to wait outside of the building when my exact appointment time comes someone will come to give me a shout. Nearly 15 minutes later the same …
4 months ago
tim fitzgerald
Hidden gem !
Unreal !
The study area is quite well preserved and clean.
Perfect place for students !
Areas with musical instruments to practice and many books to choose from.
Love that place !
7 months ago
Jules Engel
In case any university student like me is hoping to go and work in the library and get out of the house, don't bother. Despite saying on the website that they are open as normal (and even having signs outside saying 'Yes we're open! 10 - …
4 months ago
Murad Babaniyazov
I love Manchester and I love these lovely library! When coming here, I always make sure to spend sometime on my own in this library before hitting to the local pub with my fellow mates! Cozy atmosphere, lovely interior and the perfect place …
10 months ago
Emma Luttrell
Nice place yet of recent weeks they can’t be bothered updating the opening times in accordance with their ever changing red tape concerning Covid. Went down last week after 11.30am and all closed. Shame on them, I’ll be looking to have it out with the manager and an offer of X2 coffee and cake vouchers will suffice as an apology.
5 months ago
ANIRBAN PATRA
Huge Central Library in Manchester. The centre gallery is a great place for peace to do some work. There are all kinds of resources available to you here including local maps, history, newspaper archives and musical scores and instruments. …
1 month ago
Cecelia Curtis
Dispite covid19 taking a hit, they seem to be very reliable and still. Have most things open. There's a limit to computers and media area is closed but staff are very polite and happy to Help and they sanitise all the books.
8 months ago
Irving Treadway
I love this library more than life! 4th floor gave me life ????
3 months ago
rayanedisarono
Very impressive library with great facilities and a round reading room. The entrance has stained glass windows and crests of arms on the ceiling. There is a building next door and on the floor are the names of those who died at the Peterloo Massacre.
2 months ago
pierre delorme
Such a lovely building, the local history section with the cafe is a great addition and the music library is fantastic, love how interactive it is. Shame they got rid of the English library on the top floor but I think the improvements to the rest of the library outweight it.
10 months ago
Tiana
The library has nice facilities, but is way too cold! I was freezing after a few hours of working. It seems the library does not care too much about health and safety, due to this.
I would be happy if the library could use heating when and where required.
9 months ago
Stephanie Brown
Not as keen with the transformation I feel the building has lost a lot of its previous atmosphere and history
6 months ago
amber stone
Wonderful library, magnificent building, very nicely refurbished. Well worth a visit. The old and new architecture make the interior a very interesting space.
7 months ago
andrew Shearer
Beautiful library to see . There is much to discover including a music section. You can love this place but be sure to keep quiet just like any other library.
5 months ago
Beverly Grobowski
@NoSpaceMCR #NoSpaceMCR
1 month ago
HelenAnn Johnston
Love it ☺️????
5 months ago
Jill Wells
Almost back to full opening, even though local covid R numbers are rising - good one way system in place, track and trace details taken each visit, masks compulsory, but all gently handled by cheerful staff!
Magnificent library.
11 months ago
Marc Phuoeng
Stunning building full of history with fabulous collection of books and lots of reading space. Also lovely cafe in the basement.
5 months ago
Peter Adams
Friendly staff plenty of interests to pursue how ever the retrevel and blooks placed where u can find them need a little sorting out k millward
8 months ago
Mark Coleman
Ideal place for those who are looking for a place to sit and work quietly. Beautifully preserved. Great staff and has a little cafe on the ground floor.
7 months ago
Wood John
Superb library. The old library was good, but this new renovated version is excellent.
5 months ago
Laterika Martin
This library is definitely my second home! Being a master's student I did most of my studying here. The study carrels in the 2nd floor are amazing and give you a personal space to study as freely as you want. The 4th floor is so quiet and …
6 months ago
S T
Most amazing building Manchester. Great place to read or just contemplate. Superb place to meet friends and be social. Various zones makes it a place for all ages to enjoy and make use of for study or pleasure
6 months ago
Kenta Butler
A beautiful building with amazing recourses. It's a shame half the building is closed
9 months ago
Tamieka Washington
Stunning building full of history, great selection of books, lovely spacious reading and research area and a lovely quirky cafe.
5 months ago
Asgg Hgfdd
Beautiful building, fabulous selection of books, lots of seating areas and a lovely cafe.
9 months ago
Brian Shockley
Very tranquil and lovely helpful staff.Thankypu.
7 months ago
James Hamilton
Quite frustrating to see how miserable front line staff ......wish never had to visit this unclean place.you are treated like an alien....
5 months ago
Erica Grant
Now offering a more contemporary feel to the place; Manchester Central Library is truly a remarkable site indeed.
The atmosphere is as a library should be in its pockets of study areas, but it also has a museum ora about it. The cafe in …
3 months ago
Amal Beshara
Great library to read and study in private. I really like the Henry Watson Music section of the library, you can compose your own music using a computer, use a collection of instruments to practise, borrow any music scores/books and much …
4 months ago
pratik patel
Beautiful library with frequent exhibitions and events and a decent cafe.
6 months ago
Swaran Sekhon
Fabulous building, really good selection of books.
9 months ago
Tom Reading
Really nice library with big reading room
1 month ago
Martin Brunk
A jewel of a library in Manchester. Big love!
4 months ago
Denise Woolison
Iconic City structure.
5 months ago
Marsha Robertson
Excellent place to work and read. Staff always reliable and helpful. Cafe with very pleasant staff
3 months ago
Brian Schultz
Classy library with nice views and atmosphere. Reminds me of the good old days of being a student!
1 month ago
Husam Alabdellat
Must visit places if happen to be in Manchester
4 months ago
Yishi Zhu
The inside reminds me of harry potter... great looking library ???? inside and out. Great place for a quick photoshoot too
5 months ago
Alexis Allen
it's a good place to study and get work done as it's quite thoughout the day, the Staff are frendly and helpful. Also the art gallery I seen was awesome
3 months ago
Jack meoff
Very impressive library with great facilities and a round reading room
10 months ago
Luciano Cifelli
A spacious library in St Peter's Square. Also has a children's library.
4 months ago
Vilmos Szabo
One of My favourite library in the world. It’s beautiful building outside and inside. Many kind of book and interesting things you can find. You can just spend all day here. I really like this library.
Also if you are looking for printer, that’s here. There are printers you can use them with just few pennies.
1 year ago
Kristi Toppi
Its a huge library, you can get lost in there but you can find whatever book your looking for in there, staff can find you a book or you can do it yourself :-) its right next to the town hall, you can miss it, its a round creamy building …
2 months ago
Yisroel Kleinman
Central library is brimming with creative energy! we invite all Sketchbookers, all artists of every level and ability to our sketch and share art experience sessions at "Art in the library", 1st Monday of the month, 18.00
1 month ago
Scott Ross
Gorgeous library with lots of space to revise in peace, including the silent room where you could literally hear a pin drop! Visited a mint exhibition here at the start of the year based on Manchester bands and amazing photography.
1 month ago
