Manchester, EnglandBest Bookstores and Libraries in Manchester
Summary: What are the best bookstores and libraries in Manchester? In this article we highlight the best bookstores and libraries in Manchester.
Waterstones Deansgate
Waterstones Deansgate is a flagship store for the national chain, offering a vast selection of books over three floors, with a cafe and events space for author signings and readings.
Website: www.waterstones.com/bookshops/deansgate
Address: 91 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BW
Blackwell's Bookshop
Blackwell's Bookshop is a well-established academic book retailer, providing a wide range of textbooks, specialist books, and literary works, often catering to university students and staff.
Website: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home
Address: University Green, 146 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9GP
Chapter One Books
Chapter One Books is an independent bookstore with a cozy cafe, offering a curated selection of books and regular events in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Website: www.chapteronebooks.co.uk
Address: Chatsworth House, 19 Lever St, Manchester M1 1BY
Paramount Books
Paramount Books is an independent, second-hand bookstore known for its eclectic and wide-ranging stock of used books, comics, and vinyl records.
Address: 25-27 Shudehill, Manchester M4 2AF
Chorlton Bookshop
Chorlton Bookshop is a small, family-run independent bookshop offering a thoughtful selection of titles and a personal touch to book buying, with a strong community presence.
Website: chorltonbookshop.co.uk
Address: 506 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9AW
Central Library
Central Library is Manchester's flagship library, housed in an iconic circular building. It offers a vast collection of books, archives, and digital resources, as well as study spaces and cultural events.
Website: www.manchester.gov.uk/centrallibrary
Address: St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library is a historic and architecturally stunning library, part of The University of Manchester, with a rich collection of rare books and manuscripts, and open to the public for both research and visits.
Website: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands
Address: 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH
Chetham's Library
Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1653. It offers a unique historical atmosphere and an extensive collection of early printed works.
Website: library.chethams.com
Address: Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB
Withington Library
Withington Library is a community library offering a range of books, DVDs, and computer services, as well as hosting regular events and activities for all ages.
Website: www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/89407/withington_library
Address: 410 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Manchester M20 3BN
Didsbury Library
Didsbury Library is a local library set in a charming Edwardian building, providing a selection of books, internet access, and community events in the heart of Didsbury.
Website: www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/89402/didsbury_library
Address: 692 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DN
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