Events and exhibitions
Find out what events are taking place and what’s coming up.
Collections Gallery
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The Secret Public
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Manchester Digital Exhibitions
Browse online exhibitions to explore our collections and curated research from anywhere in the world.
Regular activities
Find out more about our drop-in activities.
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Printing Press Demonstration
2 May 2025, 11am-11.30am
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 May 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
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 May 2025, 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.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
7 May 2025, 11am-11.30am
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
7 May 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
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.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
8 May 2025, 11am-11.30am
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
8 May 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
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.. -
Welcome to the club with DJ Paulette and Kamila Rymajdo
8 May 2025, 6pm-8.30pm
In Welcome to the club, Manchester legend DJ Paulette shares the highs, lows and lessons of her thirty-year music career, with insights from some famous friends. DJ Paulette will b.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
9 May 2025, 11am-11.30am
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
9 May 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
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..