Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

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…

Echo and Narcissus

11 August 2014 - 9 January 2015
Each of the mirrors in this body of work is dedicated to a literary heroine, provoking reflections of the feminine on several, potentially fragmented, levels. The statements etched…

Enchanting tales

11:00 - 12:00 16 August 2014
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join the Library’s storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery, mayhem and more!

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…

Here be Dragons! A tour of the Library for children

12:00 - 13:00 16 August 2014
PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. 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…

Whimsical Wednesday: Bookmaking

11:00 - 13:00 20 August 2014
Learn how to make a variety of simple books to take away and use for notes, sketching or a secret diary!

Whimsical Wednesday: Bookmaking

14:00 - 16:00 20 August 2014
Learn how to make a variety of simple books to take away and use for notes, sketching or a secret diary!

Family Fun Afternoon: Sock puppets

13:00 - 16:00 21 August 2014
Learn how to make a dragon sock puppet!

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 21 August 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: Summer Storytelling

18:00 - 18:30 21 August 2014
Drop in to the historic Reading Room and enjoy stories for all ages, shared by the Library’s storyteller.

Tour and Treasures

15:00 - 16:00 21 August 2014
PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Take a closer look at some items from the Library’s magnificent collections and find out more about this historic building.

Pride in the Library

14:00 - 15:00 24 August 2014
Our collections include some surprising insights into LGBT history. Join us to see intriguing examples from our collections.

Family Fun Afternoon: Monsters

13:00 - 16:00 28 August 2014
An afternoon of monster themed fun. Come in beastly fancy dress for creative activities and a thrilling story trail. Grumbold our library dragon is looking forward to meeting you!

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 29 August 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 August 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like…

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 3 September 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Embroidery workshop

11:00 - 16:00 4 September 2014
Join us for a day of embroidery inspired by the Library's wonderful collection of embroidered book bindings. Suitable for beginners and improvers.

Toddler Tales

10:30 4 - 11:30 29 September 2014
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 4 September 2014
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 5 September 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Enchanting tales

11:00 - 12:00 6 September 2014
Join the Library’s storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery, mayhem and more!

Family Fun Afternoon: Christmas

13:00 6 - 16:00 29 September 2014
Drop in for a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts with the family and learn how to make unique Christmas decorations. At the end of the afternoon help Grumbold the Library Dragon decorate…

Here be Dragons! A tour of the Library for children

12:00 - 13:00 6 September 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.

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

15:00 - 16:00 6 September 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

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