Inspired by The Forgotten Library exhibition, this event invites you to take part in a simple act of exchange. Bring along a book you’ve enjoyed, leave it at the John Rylands Library, and choose a book that someone else has decided to give.

For full details and to register, please visit the John Rylands Library “What’s on” page. Registration opens 18 May.

This event is based on an original idea by Atrapavientos and is delivered in collaboration with Creative Manchester at The University of Manchester, Manchester City of Literature and the John Rylands Library for the Festival of Libraries 2026.