As we begin the new year at Levenshulme Old Library, we’ll be taking a short pause in January to carry out some essential behind-the-scenes work in the building. Levenshulme Old Library will be closed from Monday 12th January to Friday 16th January. During this period, our regular sessions, activities and

As the year winds down, we’re offering a pair of new podcasts from Levenshulme Old Library – two very different stories, both shaped by our neighbourhood and made for the long evenings and quiet moments of this season. Think of them as our Christmas gift to you. On Wednesday 17th

Just in time for Christmas, Lost Levenshulme is back! Our neighbourhood zine of hidden histories, strange stories and overlooked local lore returns with a brand new issue, uncovering more of the uncanny side of Levenshulme. Inside Issue 2 you’ll find: Produced by Levenshulme Old Library and created by our brilliant

This December we’re hosting two free women-only Self Defence Taster Sessions at Levenshulme Old Library, and we’d love local women to join us. These friendly, practical sessions are designed to help you feel more confident and prepared in everyday situations. You don’t need to be strong, sporty or experienced —

We were delighted that Levenshulme Old Library was shortlisted at this year’s Manchester Culture Awards, recognised in the Best Event category for Ghosts at the Old Library. Ghosts at the Old Library is our homegrown winter storytelling project, a celebration of local heritage and imagination rooted in our Edwardian library

Our annual night of ghost stories is back. On Saturday 6 December, Levenshulme Old Library will once again dim the lights for Ghosts at the Old Library, our evening of ghost stories read by candlelight (well, camping lantern-light) in the Old Library. In previous years the event has included commissions,