Manchester Central Library (with kids)

Beautiful rotunda type library right in the heart of the city. The building is beautiful inside and maintained to a high standard. Very spacious. It has an open style cafe and toilet facilities too. It is even worth wondering around to marvel the architecture of the building. Free to enter. Please do remember that it is a library after all therefore noise is not to be exercised here!

Manchester Central Library is stunning inside and out. I took some great photos of the grand circular design, the reading rooms, and the high ceilings — all very photogenic. It’s a peaceful place for study or work, with plenty of space, free Wi-Fi, and helpful staff. The mix of historic architecture and modern facilities makes it feel special. Being right in the city centre, it’s easy to visit and...

Lovely library in the centre of Manchester. Plenty of books available, as well as study areas, quiet areas, and a cafe. This place has EVERYTHING! I used to study on the 1st floor frequently at university because you can hear a pin drop! It’s fantastic. Also love this place because it has a large prayer area. It’s on the LG floor and has toilets fairly near. Great place!

Situated at St Peter's Square. Free Wi-Fi, and toilets downstairs. Be sure to check out the impressive reading room on the second floor, with plenty of seating. There’s also a dedicated children’s area downstairs. Manchester residents can also borrow ebooks through an App. Great library.

I got caught by the beautiful building from outside I was exploring the city and it was a nice edition. At first I saw it on the maps and the unique architecture captured my attention. Unfortunately I didn’t have enough time to explore the books or check the selection but what I can assume the archive is pretty loaded and the music library looks decent. I was specially impressed by the architectur...