Inspired by Libraries with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage

Manchester City of Literature, part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network since 2017.

Manchester City of Literature

Come and celebrate libraries with Simon Armitage, who will be reading poems and answering questions from the audience.

Eccles Public Library

Festival of Libraries

Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s  Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, returns with a full live programme of events for all 12-16th June 2024.

“My experience of reading and writing began in the village library where I grew up, then in the nearby town library, then in libraries at various places of study and teaching. For many people they are an invaluable aspect of everyday life, giving access not just to books but to services, learning, conversation and creative thinking. I look forward to celebrating libraries as one of the great and necessary institutions as part of Manchester’s very own city-wide Festival of Libraries in the UNESCO City of Literature.” Simon ArmitageP﻿lease note that tickets for this event are Pay What You Feel: you can choose to pay £2, £6 or £10.