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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Curator Tour: The Forgotten Library
7 October 2026, 1pm-1.30pm
Join us for our final tour around The Forgotten Library exhibition exploring the personal book collection of Enriqueta Rylands, founder of The John Rylands Library. Led by curator.. -
SOLD OUT: Manchester Literature Festival presents Karen Solie: Rylands Poetry Reading
22 October 2026, 7pm-8.15pm
This year’s annual Rylands Poetry Reading is delivered by Karen Solie. Her latest collection Wellwater, exploring the profound impact of economic and environmental crises on huma..