Join tour guide and writer Jonathan Schofield on an excursion around the four great libraries of Manchester city centre, Central Library, Portico Library, John Rylands Library and Chetham’s Library.

All of these buildings have different architecture from different periods and styles, they have different stories too, fabulous collections and their own beautiful individual spirit.

Special Festival of Libraries price: £5 per person, strictly limited numbers so do book your place. The meeting point is outside the main entrance to Manchester Central Library, on St. Peter’s Square.