John Rylands Library

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 29 May 2026
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 29 May 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 29 May 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 May 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 30 May 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

What is History For?

10:00 - 16:00 6 June 2026
What is the purpose of history today? This event aims to answer this question in creative ways. University of Manchester researchers and local social, civic and political historians…

Books that Matter

10:30 - 16:00 12 June 2026
Libraries are places where books move and people meet, past and present, real and imagined. That’s how great stories begin. Inspired by The Forgotten Library exhibition, this event…

Curator Tour: The Forgotten Library

11:00 - 11:30 12 June 2026
As part of the Festival of Libraries join us for a tour of The Forgotten Library exhibition. Led by curator Dr Elizabeth Gow we'll explore the personal book collection of Enriqueta…

Curator Tour: The Forgtten Library

13:30 - 14:00 12 June 2026
As part of the Festival of Libraries join us for a tour of The Forgotten Library exhibition. Led by curator Dr Elizabeth Gow we'll explore the personal book collection of Enriqueta…

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