Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Enchanting tales

11:00 - 12:00 12 July 2014
Join the Library’s storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery, mayhem and more!

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 12 July 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Here be Dragons! A tour of the Library for children

12:00 - 13:00 12 July 2014
The walls and the ceilings of the Library are full of strange and mysterious creatures – join our tour to seek them out. Most suitable for families with children aged 5-10.

Imprinting the Imagination: Northern Renaissance Prints from the Holtorp Collection

8 May - 26 October 2014
Imprinting the Imagination delves into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image. This small but captivating show, including works by artists such as Hans Burgkmair, Albrecht…

The Space Between: exhibition of artworks by Anthony McCarthy

27 February - 3 August 2014
The concept for the exhibition began as artist, Anthony McCarthy, walked along Chapel Street in Salford heading towards Manchester and The John Rylands Library. Armed with pencil,…

Locked and Bolted

14:00 - 15:00 15 July 2014
Tim Phelps gives a conservator’s view of ongoing repairs to keep the cabinets working in The John Rylands Library.

Collection Encounter: Early Manchester Trade Directories

14:00 - 15:00 16 July 2014
Trade directories provide a fascinating insight into the commercial and social history of a town. This session explores a range of early Manchester directories, focussing on the 1794…

Conservation Studio Tour

11:30 - 12:30 16 July 2014
A special opportunity to see our conservation team at work and find out how they care for our collection. Please note - places are very limited.

Whimsical Wednesday: Decoupage

11:00 - 13:00 16 July 2014
Join us for a morning of decoupage. Use delightful images from our collections to decorate a special souvenir box to take home.

Whimsical Wednesday: Decoupage

14:00 - 16:00 16 July 2014
Join us for an afternoon of decoupage. Use delightful images from our collections to decorate a special souvenir box to take home.

Communities in Communication

17 July - 21 December 2014
The Middle Ages are commonly seen as a time of widespread ignorance and prejudice, but diversity and multiculturalism are not modern inventions. Perhaps surprisingly, examples can be…

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 17 July 2014
A great opportunity to pop in after work, or a day’s shopping, and see the Library in a different light. (5 - 6.45pm)

Third Thursday Late: Music from Josephine Oniyama

18:00 - 18:30 17 July 2014
After releasing her debut album in 2012, Manchester singer-songwriter Josephine has made appearances on BBC's Later with Jools Holland and The Andrew Marr show. Her songs, a blend of…

Tour and Treasures

15:00 - 16:00 17 July 2014
Take a closer look at some items from the Library’s magnificent collections and find out more about this historic building.

Unusual Views

11:00 - 12:00 17 July 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 18 July 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Collection Encounter: Early Manchester Trade Directories

11:00 - 12:00 19 July 2014
Trade directories provide a fascinating insight into the commercial and social history of a town. This session explores a range of early Manchester directories, focussing on the 1794…

Locked and Bolted

14:00 - 15:00 22 July 2014
Tim Phelps gives a conservator’s view of ongoing repairs to keep the cabinets working in the John Rylands Library.

Embroidery workshop

11:00 - 16:00 24 July 2014
Join us for a day of embroidery inspired by the library's wonderful collection of embroidered book bindings. Suitable for beginners and improvers.

Giving it Wigan: Norman Nicholson at 100

25 July - 14 December 2014
In celebration of writer Norman Nicholson’s centenary, this display draws on the Library’s extensive archive to tell stories of his life and work. Born in Cumbria, Nicholson drew inspiration…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 25 July 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Learn together: Make a Fancy Book

11:00 - 15:00 25 July 2014
Learn how to make a book, in the same way hardback books have been made for years, including marbled endpapers. You’ll be amazed at the notebook you’ll take away with you! Suitable…

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 26 July 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

15:00 - 16:00 29 July 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Whimsical Wednesday: Design and make your own jewellery

11:00 - 13:00 30 July 2014
Hama Bead and Braiding workshop for all ages. Spend some time handcrafting your own necklace or bracelet – a gift or for yourself.

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