Events and exhibitions
Find out what events are taking place and what’s coming up.
Collections Gallery
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The Secret Public
Find out more about the Secret Public exhibition
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Printing Press Demonstration
11 June 2025, 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
11 June 2025, 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.. -
Rare Reads
11 June 2025, 2.10pm-2.50pm
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
11 June 2025, 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.. -
Collecting, Studying, Controlling Animals in East Asia
12 June 2025, 10am-12.30pm
Join in person or online for an exciting international workshop that explores recent and deep animal histories in East Asia, at their intersections with state power, imperialism, m.. -
Murder in Cairo: Solving a Cold War Spy Mystery
12 June 2025, 5.15pm-7.30pm
In collaboration with Creative Manchester, join us for an event celebrating the legacy of Manchester-born Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020), legendary editor, journalist and author. Hea.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
12 June 2025, 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
12 June 2025, 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.. -
Rare Reads
12 June 2025, 2.10pm-2.50pm
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
12 June 2025, 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..