Manchester Central Library - Manchester - United Kingdom

Manchester Central Library

Manchester Central Library is a public library in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is the largest non-national library in the United Kingdom and one of the most important libraries in Europe. The library is located in St. Peter's Square in the city centre and is a Grade II listed building. It was designed by E. Vincent Harris and opened in The library houses over 2.2 million books, periodicals, and other materials, and is home to the John Rylands Library, a special collections library with rare books and manuscripts. The library also offers a range of services, including a reference library, a children's library, a local studies library, and a music library. The library also hosts a variety of events, including author talks, exhibitions, and workshops.