Manchester's public libraries will no longer issue fines for overdue children's books and materials in a move aimed at getting children more interested in reading.City officials said the policy change ...

The call for a modern Manchester library — stifled eight years ago after voters rejected a proposed $12.5 million upgrade — has been revived. The board of directors on Tuesday approved an exploration ...

A Manchester committee recommends a new 83,000-square-foot library to serve a growing population and replace what the panel and others call a completely inadequate current facility. The 21st Century ...

TOM: BIG NEWS AT THE MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY. AFTER SIX MONTHS OF WORK, THE MAIN BRANCH REOPENED ITS RENOVATED CHILDREN’S ROOM. THE SPACE NOW INCLUDES A DEDICATED TODDLER AREA SURROUNDED BY DESIGNS ...

The grant will preserve the library's historic book collection A historic library in Manchester has been awarded a £453,000 grant to transform its Grade II-listed building and preserve its book ...

Manchester's public library is getting rid of late fees to remove unnecessary sanctions against patrons. Carlos Pearman, head of library circulation, said that the Manchester Public Library had ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Like almost anybody with a library named after them, John Rylands was a very ...