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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.
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🌈 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. #McrPride2026 #McrPride #MMULibrary
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New month, new additions! 🌟 From page-turning books to must-watch films and documentaries, we’ve rounded up some of our latest additions for you to discover 📚🎬 Browse on Library Search or stream on Kanopy via the link in bio 🔗
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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.
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Happy Pride Manchester! 🏳️🌈 We're spotlighting some wonderful books available over at @mcrpoetrylibrary - 100 Queer Poems by Mary Jean Chan and Andrew McMillan, The Tradition by Jericho Brown and finally The Natural Way by Roma Havers which will be coming soon. You can watch a recording of the 100 Queer Poems event that took place on Friday 2 June 2023 here - . And also watch Roma’s discussion with Poetry Library Programme Manager Martin Kratz on their book The Natural Way here:
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📚☀️ 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: Monday–Friday: 9am–11pm Saturdays: 11am–5pm Closed Sundays For more information, visit our website or contact the team at [email protected] 💬
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Take our online Virtual Tour and enjoy 360° views of the Library, Manchester Poetry Library, Special Collections and North West Film Archive. 📚🎥 Ready to look around? 👀 Linked in our bio!
