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01/09/2026

We hope you had a lovely bank holiday weekend! 🌟

📣 The Library Help Point, Reception, Live Chat and social media channels are now back open!

31/08/2026

The Library building remains open today from 9am-11pm (Monday 31 August). 📚️

Please note that the Library Help Point, Reception and Live Chat are closed. Our social media channels are also closed.

The Help Point, Reception, Live Chat and social media will all reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 September.

28/08/2026

🌈 As Manchester Pride weekend begins, why not take some time to explore Manchester's rich LGBTQ+ history through Library resources? 🏳️‍🌈

📚 Check out:

• Subculture Archives – discover Manchester LGBTQ+ stories, culture and communities through the years
• Oxford Dictionary of National Biography – learn more about key LGBTQ+ activists and figures from the North West
• Historic Newspapers – explore historical LGBTQ+ news stories and events
• Drama Online – watch plays and performances that bring LGBTQ+ experiences to life

✨ Plus, we have a range of books, films and documentaries available for you to explore.

26/08/2026

The Library will be remain open from 9am–11pm this Bank Holiday (Monday 31 August), so you can study, revise, work on assignments or simply find a focussed space. ✏️📚

Please note that the Library Help Point and Reception will close from 5pm on Saturday 29 August. (Live Chat will close at 4pm). Our social media channels will also close at 5pm on Friday 28 August. The Help Point, Reception, Live Chat and social media will all reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 September. Check our opening hours webpage for full details https://buff.ly/B7rw4ef

19/08/2026

Explore the online Library Virtual Tour, offering 360° panoramic views of Manchester Met Library, Poetry Library, Special Collections and North West Film Archive. 📸 https://buff.ly/N2RTL8U

10/08/2026

Looking for your next summer read? 👀

The Library has a huge range of fiction books and magazines waiting for you. Whether you're into thrillers, romance, fantasy, or just want a quick read between
study sessions, we've got you covered. 📖☕

Find your next read through Library Search, available via our website: https://buff.ly/LTA5LmF

05/08/2026

🎬📚 Need clips, documentaries or TV shows for your next assignment?

With BoB (Box of Broadcasts) you can stream, search and save from 2.2+ million TV & radio broadcasts📺🎧

✅ Watch anytime, anywhere in the UK
✅ Access BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Film4 & more
✅ Create clips and playlists for study
✅ Explore archive content dating back to the 1950s

Your next source could be one broadcast away 👀 https://buff.ly/s2w4Zye

31/07/2026

✨ New month. New favourites. ✨

From books and podcasts to TV series and more, there’s something new waiting for you at the Library 📚🎧🎬

Find books and more on Library Search https://buff.ly/zbaTdDm and stream via Kanopy https://buff.ly/oPMOWas

Start exploring today 👀💫

23/07/2026

📚☀️ Studying over the summer? Your Library is here to support you.

We’re open throughout the summer period, providing a space for you to focus, revise and continue your studies.

Opening hours from 6 July:
Monday–Friday: 9am–11pm
Saturdays: 11am–5pm
Closed Sundays*

*Additional opening times to support the reassessment period:
📅 Sunday 26 July: 11am–5pm
📅 Sunday 2 August: 11am–5pm

For more information, visit our website or contact the team at [email protected] 💬

16/07/2026

Check out our curated Wakelet collections https://buff.ly/P1nwqYX 📚 where you can explore:

💻 online resources to level up your studies
📖 our Young Adult fiction picks (perfect for a study break 👏)

And don’t miss our Library Wellbeing Wakelet, packed with trusted resources recommended by Manchester Met’s Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing team. 💙 https://buff.ly/TB05OW7

Visit the links, have a browse, and make the most of what’s here for you ✨

Address

Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street
Manchester
M15GD

Telephone

+441612476106

Website

https://www.mmu.ac.uk/library

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