Manchester Central Library

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4.7

( 8 reviews )

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St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD, United Kingdom +44 1612-341-983

Manchester Central Library is a public library located in St Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom. With its stunning neoclassical design, impressive reading rooms, and extensive collection, it is a must-visit for book lovers and history enthusiasts. The library's grandeur and rich history create a captivating atmosphere for exploration. Apart from its breathtaking architecture and collection, the library also offers a comfortable place for studying or working. Its spacious reading rooms, charging points, and reading lights make it the perfect place to immerse oneself in books or projects. Visitors can indulge in snacking while reading, and there are washrooms available for convenience. With its affordable quick lunch, Manchester Central Library is a preferred destination for many students and professionals looking for a quiet and airy workspace. With flexible opening hours from Thursday to Wednesday, it is a great place to work, study, or simply immerse oneself in the world of books.

Amenities and More

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park

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Kelvin later

March 22, 2024

It is a true architectural gem. Its stunning neoclassical design, impressive reading rooms, and extensive collection make it a must-visit for book lovers and history enthusiasts. The library's grandeur and rich history create a captivating atmosphere for exploration.

Lee gormley

March 22, 2024

Nice library The reading room is really big and quiet. Nice place for study. The reading room is quite hot. (feeling like 26°c) The room with black and white floorboards are not available in the moment. The library staff said that it was closed down since pandemic. Good luck to the future visitors. The library staffs are all very nice and friendly. *Washroom Available* *Plugs space available*

Marc aguirre

March 22, 2024

Very friendly staff and a big selection of books! They have a quiet room which is huge and clean! LG level has a little quiet corner to hide and read.

Tj brac

March 22, 2024

I didn't come here to study, but just to admire this architectural marvel. It's really pretty inside and out. I like how quiet it is despite how busy it gets. The upper floors of the library are quite large and offer a wide range of study areas and books, for those looking to immerse themselves in their reading.

Joshua joshua

March 22, 2024

Wealth of information beyond imagining! I came for the free 1921 census info on the computers, found friendly local history experts who directed how to get the most out of info there, plus I read in a leaflet birth marriage death records are also available on microfiche. Not got round to the treasure trove this trip but cant wait to go again. Not surprisingly the books I saw were really interesting too. If you are a family history enthusiast as me I highly recommend going. The writing on the chair statue found inside (photo attached) equally interesting...

Pierre bonnet

March 22, 2024

Was built in 1934, at the height of Art Deco with zero Deco, as a pathetic copy of The Roman Pantheon, arguably the greatest building on Earth - see photos. I went in wearing Loake trainers, Tommy Hilfiger socks and briefs, Lacoste sweatpants, an Aquascutum hoodie, a Rado watch, a Porsche Design cap, and a 2k Art Deco diamond ring. Not that I needed all that for the trip, but once you get locked into a serious public library visitation, the tendency is to push it as far as you can. Their computers are junk. Took me 𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 to boot mine. Five minutes later, it 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞. Had to move to another floor. My first unbranded PC AT Pentium 166 in 1997 was about 8.67 times faster than this garbage. Staff like to show their power. One bearded gentleman ordered me to wear headphones when no one was around. Another one who looked like a chronic alcoholic mumbled something garbled about my 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒. Taxpayers' money well spent.

Ma runhong

March 22, 2024

Good place for studying. Snacking while reading is allowed. There are Charging points under the study tables. Also the study table has reading lights that works. The chairs aren’t so comfortable, so I would suggest one gets up and take a stroll once In while to avoid backache.