What's on
Find out what events are taking place at the John Rylands Library. All of our events are free to attend.
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Collections Encounter: The Forgeries of Thomas J. Wise
2 September 2026, 2pm-3pm
In 1934 Thomas J. Wise was exposed as one of the most audacious literary forgers in British history. He produced and sold over 100 fraudulent first editions to book collectors and.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
2 September 2026, 11.30am-12pm
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylan.. -
Rare Reads
2 September 2026, 10.40am-11.20am
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John R.. -
Rylands Discovery Tour
2 September 2026, 3pm-3.30pm
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the ra.. -
Collections Encounter: John Dalton
3 September 2026, 2pm-3pm
Born 260 years ago this month, curators at the John Rylands Library share some collections around John Dalton (1766-1844). The chemist, physicist, and meteorologist has a special c.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
3 September 2026, 11.30am-12pm
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylan.. -
Rare Reads
3 September 2026, 10.40am-11.20am
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John R.. -
Rylands Discovery Tour
3 September 2026, 3pm-3.30pm
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the ra.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
4 September 2026, 11.30am-12pm
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylan.. -
Rare Reads
4 September 2026, 10.40am-11.20am
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John R..