About the library

Library Hub Discover holds details of special collections and periodicals held at Manchester Public Libraries. The special collections include many book rarities - eg the Elizabeth Gaskell Collection, DeQuincey, Coleridge, Alexander Ireland Collections, private presses, political/ religious tracts. They also include rare printed music manuscripts from the Henry Watson Music Library - eg Handel - Newman Flower Collection, Gilbert and Sullivan.

The special collections are available at 24 hour notice within the search room at Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester.

Accessing materials

Can I see live document availability on Library Hub Discover? No.

Can I obtain items via inter-library loan? No - this library does not participate in the inter-library lending scheme.

Can I visit the library to view materials? Yes - see the library's website for access details. If you wish to visit it is advisable to contact the library in advance, to ensure that they can accommodate you and that the material you need will be available.

Location

Browse all of the Manchester Public Library records in Library Hub Discover here.