The John Rylands Library

The John Rylands Library
150 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 3EH
England

Website

www.manchester.ac.uk/library/rylands/

E-mail

Reader enquiries

uml.special-collections@manchester.ac.uk

Visitor and event information

jrl.events@manchester.ac.uk

Telephone

Visitor and Event enquiries

0161 306 0555

Fax

0161 834 5574

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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The John Rylands Library merged with Manchester University Library in 1972 to form the John Rylands University Library of Manchester.

Venue Type:

Library, Archive

 Opening hours

For visitors:
Mon 12.00-17.00
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 12.00-17.00

The library is closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and between Christmas and New Year.

 Admission charges

The John Rylands Library is a public library, open to everyone. Entry is free.

Additional info

The Library's collections are open to Readers aged 18 and over. However, to look at special material, a letter of reference is required.

The special collections and Manchester Medical Society Library are Designated Collections of national importance.

The special collections represent an outstanding national and regional resource, combining material of international significance with collections directly relevant to the history and wider impact of Manchester and the North West. The Manchester Medical Society Library contains medical printed books dating between c. 1800-1950, associated with the Manchester Medical Society.

Collection details

Social History, Literature, Archives

Key artists and exhibits

  • Methodist Archives and Research Centre
  • Labour History Archive and Study Centre
  • Designated Collection
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
Aftermath

Aftermath: 100 years of creativity from conflict

  • 7 February — 29 June 2014 *on now

Aftermath brings together examples of protest, reflection, memorial and invention. These represent the stories of people across the world, throughout history and from every walk of life, whose lives have been forever changed by conflict.

Marking the centenary of the start of the First World War, Aftermath is both an act of commemoration for lives lost or shattered by war, and a celebration of the enduring spirit of humanity.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Free

Website

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/library/rylands/exhibitions/aftermath/

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Children

Ahoy, there! Piratical Pandemonium . . .

  • 16 — 17 May 2014 5pm-9am

Ahoy me hearties! It's the annual Museums at Night sleepover!

The Library will be transformed into a piratical paradise. Look shipshape in seafaring fancy dress for buccaneer games, a swashbuckling movie (Muppets Treasure Island cert U), nautical but nice activities and a chance to win a stay in our Captain's Cabin. Plenty for even the scurviest of landlubbers to enjoy! Arrr!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event most suitable for children aged 5+

Booking is essential. Information about what to bring with you will be sent out to participants prior to the event.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

Website

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/library/rylands

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