News and events

• Regular events in your local library

  Details of weekly and monthly events in your local library.

• YA (young adult) Book Prize 2019 shortlist announced

  Details of this year's shortlisted books.

• Meet the author Catherine Isaac

  Details of an author visit in March.

• Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards longlists announced

  Details of the books long-listed for each award.

• It's the first ever STEAM awards!

  Details of the shortlisted books in the first year of the STEAM Prize.

• Blue Peter Book Awards winners announced (updated 11 March)

  Details of the six shortlisted books and winners.

• Monthly Story Time Sessions at Ramsbottom Library

  Little ones are invited to join us at Ramsbottom Library for a story or two at our free monthly Story Time Sessions.

• Friends Against Scams session at Prestwich Library, Mon 25 March at 10am

  Free advice from Natwest on avoiding scams.