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The John Rylands Library

Events and exhibitions

Find out what events are taking place and what’s coming up.

Rare Reads

27 August 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

27 August 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..
Manchester Pride Collection Encounter: Flesh at The Haçienda

28 August 2026, 2.10pm-3.20pm
As part of Manchester Pride Week, drop in to the John Rylands Library to explore one of Manchester's most iconic club nights through original material from The British Pop Archive...
Printing Press Demonstration

28 August 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

28 August 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

28 August 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..
Rylands Discovery Tour

29 August 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..
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..
Reading Round at The John Rylands Library

10 September 2026, 5.30pm-7pm
Inspired by The Forgotten Library exhibition and Enriqueta Rylands' lifelong devotion to books and learning, we invite you to join a Reading Round in partnership with the Royal Lit..
The Forgotten Library: Collection Encounter

11 September 2026, 2.10pm-3.30pm
The Forgotten Library exhibition aims to dig into the unique collection of items that belonged to Enriqueta Rylands, the founder of the John Rylands Library; in particular her pers..