Drop-in session

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 26 August 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 26 August 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 26 August 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…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 27 August 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 27 August 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…

Manchester Pride Collection Encounter: Flesh at The Haçienda

14:10 - 15:20 28 August 2026
As part of Manchester Pride Week, drop in to the John Rylands Library to explore one of Manchester's most iconic club nights through original material from The British Pop Archive.…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 28 August 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 28 August 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…

Collections Encounter: The Forgeries of Thomas J. Wise

14:00 - 15:00 2 September 2026
In 1934 Thomas J. Wise was exposed as one of the most audacious literary forgers in British history. He produced and sold over 100 fraudulent first editions to book collectors and libraries…

The Forgotten Library: Collection Encounter

14:10 - 15:30 11 September 2026
The Forgotten Library exhibition aims to dig into the unique collection of items that belonged to Enriqueta Rylands, the founder of the John Rylands Library; in particular her personal…

The Forgotten Library: Collection Encounter

14:10 - 15:30 25 September 2026
The Forgotten Library exhibition aims to dig into the unique collection of items that belonged to Enriqueta Rylands, the founder of the John Rylands Library; in particular her personal…

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