Manchester Central Library
Manchester, United Kingdom
Did you know?
- Construction started
- 1930
- Type
- Public library in Manchester, England
Visitor information
- Address: St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 161 234 1983
- Official website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/centrallibrary
People also ask
Can anyone enter the Manchester Central Library?
As of 2026, Manchester Central Library remains free to enter and is located at St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD. The library is typically open Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 20:00, and Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00.
Which Manchester library is like Harry Potter?
Often compared to Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter novels, the John Rylands Library frequently elicits a whisper of "wow" when visitors step in from the bustle of Manchester city centre.
Why is Manchester Central Library closed?
Manchester Central Library, including the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre, will be temporarily closed from Saturday 2 August to Monday 25 August 2025 while an important IT upgrade takes place.
What is Manchester Central Library nicknamed as?
Manchester Central Library, known as the “jewel in the crown” of the city's libraries, will be holding a series of fun-filled events in honour of its historic 90th anniversary.