Festive events at Levenshulme Old Library

As 2019 draws to a close, here are some of the highlights from the year, events during the festive period and plans for 2020.  Looking Back: After moving into the space in 2018 and working with the council and our tenants to secure the building, 2019 has seen our events programme develop, with the success […]

Creative Windrush Community Event

Creative Windrush Community Event Friday August 30th to Sunday September 1st Keep up to date with our Creative Windrush community event on our dedicated webpage

Levy Little Theatre at LOL

LEVY LITTLE THEATRE Bringing young communities together through drama. Regular sessions at Levenshulme Old Library. Check out our webpage for details or connect on Facebook. LLT believe that communal creativity inspires young people to express themselves positively and explore their individuality; building confident, robust characters with a healthy sense of play.  Gemma here! As you […]

We’re hiring a part time building coordinator

Applications are now closed Due to our increasingly busy building LOLCIO are now seeking to recruit a new member of our team, to help manage day to day activities in the building, help us connect to our community and support the trustees in their oversight role. This will be a part time role, totalling 21 […]

Events Calendar

The calendar below is largely for activities in the main space events at LOL, though some will be happening in the smaller Studio space. Levenshulme Old Library Calendar

LOL CIO Policies

View and download the LOL Group CIO Constitution. Find out more  about who runs LOLCIO. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of LOLCIO please download and return the Trustee application form Please use the links below to see a selection of the LOL CIO policies. Website Use Terms and Conditions Website Privacy and Cookies […]

Support us

Without our sponsors and supporters we couldn’t do what we’re doing at Levenshulme Old Library. Levenshulme CIO Trustees, building occupants, users and friends are truly in awe of our supporters for helping us every step of the way on a long journey. Our thanks to our grant funders One Manchester have given us exceptional support […]

Levenshulme Fringe 2018

Download the official #LevyFringe programme of events (pdf) by clicking here: Levy Fringe 2018 Official Programme This year it will run over 3 weeks from the 23rd June to the 13th July 2018, in the Old Library and in the broader Levenshulme community. Some details of forthcoming events are avaialable here on Facebook with a full consolidated […]

The Structural Problem

Here is a short soundless video clip showing problem that caused us to have to postpone our Reopening Celebration. This is the East facing (Bluebell) side, at the back in front of the bay window near the accessible loo. The arch is very shallow and it’s started to give way. The cracks have been there […]

Its Official, and we have the keys

Levenshulme Old Library CIO takes on responsibility for Levenshulme Old Library. At 10.30 hrs this morning 22nd January 2018, following three years of campaigning, planning, community self-organising and cooperative working, Levenshulme Old Library Charitable Incorporated Organisation signed a lease agreement with Manchester City Council. Congratulations  and well done to everybody in Levenshulme that’s supported the […]