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,

This autumn we’re very excited to be launching Kahaaniya, a brand new weekly drop-in at Levenshulme Old Library for South Asian women and their little ones aged 0-4. Each Tuesday morning, our main space will be filled with the sounds of stories and songs shared between mums, toddlers and babies.

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are curling brown at the edges, and something wickedly fun is afoot at Levenshulme Old Library. This October we invite you to cross our threshold for a mini-season celebrating all things eerie, silly and seasonal. Expect little monsters whirling at our kids’ disco,

Our ninth Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on: Sunday 9th November 20252.30–4:00pmAt Levenshulme Old Library, Cromwell Grove, M19 3QE This is a chance to hear more about what we’ve been doing over the past year, our plans for the future, and to ask questions of the trustee board