What's on
Find out what events are taking place at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library. All of our events are free to attend.
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Rylands Discovery Tour
29 May 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.. -
Walt Whitman in Manchester: The Local Presence of America's Global Poet
29 May 2026, 1pm-2pm
Join us to hear more about the work and influence of Walt Whitman told through archives held at Library. We'll be joined by Professor Karen Karbiener who has explored the legacy of.. -
Rylands Discovery Tour
30 May 2026, 11am-11.30am
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.. -
What is History For?
6 June 2026, 10am-4pm
What is the purpose of history today? This event aims to answer this question in creative ways. University of Manchester researchers and local social, civic and political histor.. -
Books that Matter
12 June 2026, 10.30am-4pm
Libraries are places where books move and people meet, past and present, real and imagined. That’s how great stories begin. Inspired by The Forgotten Library exhibition, this eve.. -
Curator Tour: The Forgotten Library
12 June 2026, 11am-11.30am
As part of the Festival of Libraries join us for a tour of The Forgotten Library exhibition. Led by curator Dr Elizabeth Gow we'll explore the personal book collection of Enriquet.. -
Curator Tour: The Forgtten Library
12 June 2026, 1.30pm-2pm
As part of the Festival of Libraries join us for a tour of The Forgotten Library exhibition. Led by curator Dr Elizabeth Gow we'll explore the personal book collection of Enriquet..