Libraries news and events

Your Prestwich Library is back

Find out about the temporary library at the Phoenix Centre

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An introduction to the local history of the Ramsbottom area and how to research it

Find out about the history of the Ramsbottom area.

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Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

Grieving? Feeling Lonely or Isolated?

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Build A Business in Bury Libraries workshops

Upcoming events.

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Citizens Advice appointments now available from libraries in Prestwich and Bury

Citizens Advice can help you with free, impartial advice.

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Coming this July: Read to the Beat!

Get ready to turn up the volume on reading!

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Discover the convenience of the Spydus Library App!

Manage your library account on the go.

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National Careers Service

Looking for some careers advice? Need help with your CV?

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New digital skills courses in libraries

Details of courses running over the coming months in libraries and other venues.

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Resident Support and Advice Sessions

Residents can get help with crisis support, council tax issues, housing benefits.

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Rhyme and Chat Time sessions at Bury Library

Details for the sessions at Bury Library.

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Rhyme Time session with Sarah

Join in the fun at our Rhyme Time session every Monday morning during term time, at New Life Church at 10.30am.

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Richard and Judy Book Club

Richard and Judy's choices for Summer 2026.

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Spotlight Titles

Check out the Spotlight Titles!

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The Carnegie Awards 2026

The Carnegie shortists have been announced for 2026.

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Win an iPad

Get ready to read with Borrowbox this summer and be in with a chance to win a brand new iPad.

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Women’s Prize for Fiction

Winner announced.

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