The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

Later-Day Saints

23 January - 28 June 2015
Our ancestors often relied on their beliefs to make sense of their world - is there an equivalent in our modern world of celebrity and material culture? Later-Day Saints brings the…

Merchants of Print: from Venice to Manchester

29 January - 21 June 2015
This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Aldus Manutius (1449 – 1515), an Italian humanist scholar who founded the Aldine Press at Venice. His publishing legacy includes scholarly…

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 18 June 2015
A great opportunity to pop in after work, or a day’s shopping, and see the Library in a different light.

Thursday Late: PINA - film screenings

17:30 - 21:00 18 June 2015
Thursday Late: PINA Thursday 18 June Paradigm Screenings and the Whitworth present an Evening in celebration of Pina Bausch, including screenings of two films in our Grand Hall and…

What’s the Weather Like Today?

12 March - 28 June 2015
The weather is fascinating. We can hardly avoid talking about it and how it makes us feel. This exhibition uses items from the Library’s collections to explore descriptions, reflections,…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 19 June 2015
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…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 23 June 2015
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 24 June 2015
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…

Whimsical Wednesday: Marbling workshop

11:00 - 14:00 24 June 2015
Many of the Library's books are adorned with beautiful marbled papers. Join us to have a go at this ancient art form and take home what you make.

Thursday Late: Artwash

19:00 - 21:00 25 June 2015
Thursday Late: Artwash Thursday 25 June 7pm - 9pm Artists and theatre makers join Mel Evans to discuss Big Oil and the arts, corporate sponsorship and the ethical questions facing…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 June 2015
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…

Saturday Supplement: The 1960s?

10:00 - 15:00 27 June 2015
Saturday Supplement: The 1960s? 27 June 11am – 4pm A whole day exploring the 1960's through guided walks, tours, discussions and screenings co-curated with The Manchester Modernist…

Tour en Français - French language only tour

11:00 - 12:00 27 June 2015
La Bibliothèque John Rylands Deansgate ouvre ses portes pour vous emmèner à l'intérieur, et vous faire découvrir le site, dédié aux livres et à son architecture Victorienne. Cette visite…

Victor Hugo collection encounter

11:00 - 12:00 30 June 2015
Victor Hugo published The Last Day of a Condemned Man in 1829. The novel argues against the death penalty (which was only abolished in France in 1981). In this collection, you will…

Whitworth exhibition tour: Lars Nittve on The M+ Sigg Collection

12:00 - 13:00 1 July 2015
Whitworth exhibition tour: Lars Nittve on The M+ Sigg Collection Wednesday 1 July, 12pm, free (no need to book). The Whitworth The international curator and director of Hong Kong's…

Great Escape: Movement – at the Whitworth

13:00 - 15:00 2 July 2015
Great Escape: Movement Take advantage of the Whitworth’s peaceful setting and some of its wonderful new spaces to bring mind and body into healthy alignment. Dance and movement tutor,…

Great Escape: Yoga – at the Whitworth (£5)

08:30 - 09:45 2 July 2015
Great Escape: Yoga No emails, texts, updates or alerts – yoga that takes full advantage of the Whitworth’s peaceful setting – and some of its wonderful new spaces. Yoga: Each Thursday.…

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 2 July 2015
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

Dragon Tales

11:00 - 12:00 4 July 2015
Join us to hunt out the Library’s mythical beasts before settling down for stories!

Explorer Tour

11:00 - 12:00 5 July 2015
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Tour en Français - French language only tour

11:00 - 12:00 11 July 2015
La Bibliothèque John Rylands Deansgate ouvre ses portes pour vous emmèner à l'intérieur, et vous faire découvrir le site, dédié aux livres et à son architecture Victorienne. Cette visite…

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

14:00 - 15:00 12 July 2015
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Darkness and Light: Exploring Gothic

16 July 2015 - 10 January 2016
EXTENDED UNTIL 10 JANUARY This intriguing exhibition reveals how Gothic architecture and anatomy inspired and influenced a literary genre, and how the lasting legacy of Gothic can be…

Foot-pads, Murderers and Body Snatchers: A North-West criminal miscellany

11:00 - 12:00 22 July 2015
Join us for a glimpse into the criminal underworld, as we look at a range of printed sources, including trial reports and execution broadsides. This session focusses on crimes committed…

Thursdays: Great Escape: Yoga – the whitworth

08:30 23 July - 08:30 10 December 2015
Great Escape: Yoga Thursday from 8:30am-9:45am No emails, texts, updates or alerts – yoga that takes full advantage of the Whitworth's peaceful setting - and some of its wonderful…

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