Levenshulme Old Library
@levyoldlibrary.bsky.social
A 1904 Carnegie Library building in Levenshulme now housing a community-powered art and culture charity.
https://levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/
https://levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/
Pinned
Today is the Spring Equinox - a time of renewal, of light returning and the landscape changing.
We’re very excited to announce You Are Here - a brand new podcast bringing Levenshulme’s parks to life through five specially commissioned short stories.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/you-are-here/
We’re very excited to announce You Are Here - a brand new podcast bringing Levenshulme’s parks to life through five specially commissioned short stories.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/you-are-here/
Ghosts at the Old Library is now sold out.
If you didn’t manage to get a place this time, join the waiting list. If any extra tickets become available, or if we’re able to release a small number more, you’ll be the first to hear.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
If you didn’t manage to get a place this time, join the waiting list. If any extra tickets become available, or if we’re able to release a small number more, you’ll be the first to hear.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Ghosts at the Old Library is now sold out.
If you didn’t manage to get a place this time, join the waiting list. If any extra tickets become available, or if we’re able to release a small number more, you’ll be the first to hear.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
If you didn’t manage to get a place this time, join the waiting list. If any extra tickets become available, or if we’re able to release a small number more, you’ll be the first to hear.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
We’re delighted to say that Marie Crook will be one of the writers joining us this year's Ghosts at the Old Library. Marie, has been published in Confingo and The Real Story, among others, and has been part of some of our favourite projects over the years.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We’re delighted to say that Marie Crook will be one of the writers joining us this year's Ghosts at the Old Library. Marie, has been published in Confingo and The Real Story, among others, and has been part of some of our favourite projects over the years.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
We're still looking for two more people to take part in our Migration Stories project.
If you’re originally from Nigeria or Pakistan and now live in Manchester, and would be happy to share your story we’d love to hear from you.
If you want to take part or know more please drop us an email.
If you’re originally from Nigeria or Pakistan and now live in Manchester, and would be happy to share your story we’d love to hear from you.
If you want to take part or know more please drop us an email.
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We're still looking for two more people to take part in our Migration Stories project.
If you’re originally from Nigeria or Pakistan and now live in Manchester, and would be happy to share your story we’d love to hear from you.
If you want to take part or know more please drop us an email.
If you’re originally from Nigeria or Pakistan and now live in Manchester, and would be happy to share your story we’d love to hear from you.
If you want to take part or know more please drop us an email.
We’re excited to announce David Hartley as part of this year’s Ghosts at the Old Library, our winter evening of Christmas ghost stories read by lantern-light.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
We’re excited to announce David Hartley as part of this year’s Ghosts at the Old Library, our winter evening of Christmas ghost stories read by lantern-light.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
Our final Romani support and advice session before Christmas takes place next Wednesday, 11am-3pm. If you or someone you know within this community needs help with paperwork or practical things, this is a good opportunity to get everything in order.
To find out more email [email protected]
To find out more email [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Our final Romani support and advice session before Christmas takes place next Wednesday, 11am-3pm. If you or someone you know within this community needs help with paperwork or practical things, this is a good opportunity to get everything in order.
To find out more email [email protected]
To find out more email [email protected]
Levenshulme is one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Manchester, but it also faces some of the city’s starkest health inequalities. These free sessions for women from South Asian backgrounds are a part of how we try to respond to that reality.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/active-welln...
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/active-welln...
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Levenshulme is one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Manchester, but it also faces some of the city’s starkest health inequalities. These free sessions for women from South Asian backgrounds are a part of how we try to respond to that reality.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/active-welln...
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/active-welln...
We’re very happy to announce that Andrew Michael Hurley will be joining us for this year’s Ghosts at the Old Library, our annual celebration of the Christmas ghost story - a winter tradition that this year takes the form of an evening of live readings by lamplight.
buff.ly/1umnXzE
buff.ly/1umnXzE
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We’re very happy to announce that Andrew Michael Hurley will be joining us for this year’s Ghosts at the Old Library, our annual celebration of the Christmas ghost story - a winter tradition that this year takes the form of an evening of live readings by lamplight.
buff.ly/1umnXzE
buff.ly/1umnXzE
A quick note for our Art Club regulars: there’s no Zine Club this Monday as both facilitators are away.
However if you fancy a creative fix, join us for the next Writing Club at Levenshulme Old Library on Monday 24th November.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
However if you fancy a creative fix, join us for the next Writing Club at Levenshulme Old Library on Monday 24th November.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A quick note for our Art Club regulars: there’s no Zine Club this Monday as both facilitators are away.
However if you fancy a creative fix, join us for the next Writing Club at Levenshulme Old Library on Monday 24th November.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
However if you fancy a creative fix, join us for the next Writing Club at Levenshulme Old Library on Monday 24th November.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
Announcing the first of this year’s writers, appearing at Ghosts at the Old Library.
One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction, Jenn Ashworth is best known for her novels but is also a writer of short stories, including numerous ghost stories.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction, Jenn Ashworth is best known for her novels but is also a writer of short stories, including numerous ghost stories.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Announcing the first of this year’s writers, appearing at Ghosts at the Old Library.
One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction, Jenn Ashworth is best known for her novels but is also a writer of short stories, including numerous ghost stories.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction, Jenn Ashworth is best known for her novels but is also a writer of short stories, including numerous ghost stories.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
Got some decorations that’s seen better days? A string of lights on the blink? A wobbly stool that needs a bit of love this Christmas?
Bring them all along to Levenshulme Repair Café tomorrow from 10am-12pm for the final session of the year.
Free and open to all - no need to book, just drop by.
Bring them all along to Levenshulme Repair Café tomorrow from 10am-12pm for the final session of the year.
Free and open to all - no need to book, just drop by.
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Got some decorations that’s seen better days? A string of lights on the blink? A wobbly stool that needs a bit of love this Christmas?
Bring them all along to Levenshulme Repair Café tomorrow from 10am-12pm for the final session of the year.
Free and open to all - no need to book, just drop by.
Bring them all along to Levenshulme Repair Café tomorrow from 10am-12pm for the final session of the year.
Free and open to all - no need to book, just drop by.
It’s not quite as snowy as this photo suggests, but winter’s definitely here - grey skies, cold mornings and wet leaves - we’re gathering thoughts about what Levenshulme Old Library means to people who use or love it.
forms.gle/gCAaU3RvLU9T...
forms.gle/gCAaU3RvLU9T...
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It’s not quite as snowy as this photo suggests, but winter’s definitely here - grey skies, cold mornings and wet leaves - we’re gathering thoughts about what Levenshulme Old Library means to people who use or love it.
forms.gle/gCAaU3RvLU9T...
forms.gle/gCAaU3RvLU9T...
Ghosts at the Old Library returns for one night only.
On Saturday 6th December, we’ll dim the lights in the Old Library and gather for an evening of ghost stories for Christmas read by lamplight.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
On Saturday 6th December, we’ll dim the lights in the Old Library and gather for an evening of ghost stories for Christmas read by lamplight.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ghosts at the Old Library returns for one night only.
On Saturday 6th December, we’ll dim the lights in the Old Library and gather for an evening of ghost stories for Christmas read by lamplight.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
On Saturday 6th December, we’ll dim the lights in the Old Library and gather for an evening of ghost stories for Christmas read by lamplight.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
We’re all set up this morning for Kahaaniya, our weekly stories, songs and play sessions for South Asian mums and their younger children.
It's free to attend and runs 10am-11.30am each Tuesday.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
It's free to attend and runs 10am-11.30am each Tuesday.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We’re all set up this morning for Kahaaniya, our weekly stories, songs and play sessions for South Asian mums and their younger children.
It's free to attend and runs 10am-11.30am each Tuesday.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
It's free to attend and runs 10am-11.30am each Tuesday.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
Lost Levenshulme, our magazine looking at the hidden stories of our neighborhood, is back!
Ancient waterways! Film noir filming locations! A secret lake!
All this and more - available exclusively *tomorrow* at A Sense of Place, our evening of readings, sound and storytelling
buff.ly/hT3uaSw
Ancient waterways! Film noir filming locations! A secret lake!
All this and more - available exclusively *tomorrow* at A Sense of Place, our evening of readings, sound and storytelling
buff.ly/hT3uaSw
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Lost Levenshulme, our magazine looking at the hidden stories of our neighborhood, is back!
Ancient waterways! Film noir filming locations! A secret lake!
All this and more - available exclusively *tomorrow* at A Sense of Place, our evening of readings, sound and storytelling
buff.ly/hT3uaSw
Ancient waterways! Film noir filming locations! A secret lake!
All this and more - available exclusively *tomorrow* at A Sense of Place, our evening of readings, sound and storytelling
buff.ly/hT3uaSw
This Friday, we gather at Levenshulme Old Library to listen to stories about the places we move through every day
One of them comes from Marie Crook, whose tale Jean, Darlene, Jacqueline, a story set in (and about) Cringle Park.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
One of them comes from Marie Crook, whose tale Jean, Darlene, Jacqueline, a story set in (and about) Cringle Park.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This Friday, we gather at Levenshulme Old Library to listen to stories about the places we move through every day
One of them comes from Marie Crook, whose tale Jean, Darlene, Jacqueline, a story set in (and about) Cringle Park.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
One of them comes from Marie Crook, whose tale Jean, Darlene, Jacqueline, a story set in (and about) Cringle Park.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
Stitch Club is back this coming Monday at Levenshulme Old Library - a gentle, welcoming evening session for anyone who wants to slow down, make something by hand and spend time with others. Bring a project or start something new with simple materials and ideas on offer.
buff.ly/7aJW7qu
buff.ly/7aJW7qu
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Stitch Club is back this coming Monday at Levenshulme Old Library - a gentle, welcoming evening session for anyone who wants to slow down, make something by hand and spend time with others. Bring a project or start something new with simple materials and ideas on offer.
buff.ly/7aJW7qu
buff.ly/7aJW7qu
Kahaaniya held its first session this morning, bringing South Asian mums and their little ones together for stories, songs and early-years play. It was a warm start: calm, friendly and rooted in shared language and culture.
We’ll be back next Tuesday morning.
buff.ly/RCd0yNP
We’ll be back next Tuesday morning.
buff.ly/RCd0yNP
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Kahaaniya held its first session this morning, bringing South Asian mums and their little ones together for stories, songs and early-years play. It was a warm start: calm, friendly and rooted in shared language and culture.
We’ll be back next Tuesday morning.
buff.ly/RCd0yNP
We’ll be back next Tuesday morning.
buff.ly/RCd0yNP
Stories take root this November in the form of A Sense of Place, a special one-off evening of words, sound and memory grown from our own community.
Among the readings is Lignum Vitae by Hette Phillips, written for You Are Here: Five Stories About Parks in Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Among the readings is Lignum Vitae by Hette Phillips, written for You Are Here: Five Stories About Parks in Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Stories take root this November in the form of A Sense of Place, a special one-off evening of words, sound and memory grown from our own community.
Among the readings is Lignum Vitae by Hette Phillips, written for You Are Here: Five Stories About Parks in Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Among the readings is Lignum Vitae by Hette Phillips, written for You Are Here: Five Stories About Parks in Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Next Friday we'll be hosting A Sense of Place, an evening of words, sound and memory that brings together some of the creative threads running through our neighbourhood.
Among the readers is Ella Sprakarn, whose story Pipistrello first appeared in issue one of Lost Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Among the readers is Ella Sprakarn, whose story Pipistrello first appeared in issue one of Lost Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Next Friday we'll be hosting A Sense of Place, an evening of words, sound and memory that brings together some of the creative threads running through our neighbourhood.
Among the readers is Ella Sprakarn, whose story Pipistrello first appeared in issue one of Lost Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Among the readers is Ella Sprakarn, whose story Pipistrello first appeared in issue one of Lost Levenshulme.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
One week to go!
Next Tuesday, Kahaaniya begins at Levenshulme Old Library - our brand new weekly drop-in for South Asian women and their little ones (aged 0-4).
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
Next Tuesday, Kahaaniya begins at Levenshulme Old Library - our brand new weekly drop-in for South Asian women and their little ones (aged 0-4).
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
One week to go!
Next Tuesday, Kahaaniya begins at Levenshulme Old Library - our brand new weekly drop-in for South Asian women and their little ones (aged 0-4).
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
Next Tuesday, Kahaaniya begins at Levenshulme Old Library - our brand new weekly drop-in for South Asian women and their little ones (aged 0-4).
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2025/10/16/k...
This coming Friday, Levenshulme Old Library transforms into a landscape of words, sound and memory for A Sense of Place.
At the heart of the night will be Secret Lake Stories, a brand new binaural listening experience created by sound artist Emily Zurowski.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
At the heart of the night will be Secret Lake Stories, a brand new binaural listening experience created by sound artist Emily Zurowski.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This coming Friday, Levenshulme Old Library transforms into a landscape of words, sound and memory for A Sense of Place.
At the heart of the night will be Secret Lake Stories, a brand new binaural listening experience created by sound artist Emily Zurowski.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
At the heart of the night will be Secret Lake Stories, a brand new binaural listening experience created by sound artist Emily Zurowski.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
The stories of Levenshulme take centre stage this November, as A Sense of Place transforms the Old Library into a night of words, sound and memory.
Among the readings is Parakeet by Dipika Mummery, set in Highfield Country Park, one of our neighbourhood's wonderful green spaces.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Among the readings is Parakeet by Dipika Mummery, set in Highfield Country Park, one of our neighbourhood's wonderful green spaces.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The stories of Levenshulme take centre stage this November, as A Sense of Place transforms the Old Library into a night of words, sound and memory.
Among the readings is Parakeet by Dipika Mummery, set in Highfield Country Park, one of our neighbourhood's wonderful green spaces.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Among the readings is Parakeet by Dipika Mummery, set in Highfield Country Park, one of our neighbourhood's wonderful green spaces.
buff.ly/FPa13ub
Who wants to run the country's best bookshop?
Levenshulme’s much-loved independent bookshop Bopcap Books is looking for someone to take it on and keep it running via a quick cash sale of the shop stock and furnishings.
If you're interested, contact [email protected] for more details.
Levenshulme’s much-loved independent bookshop Bopcap Books is looking for someone to take it on and keep it running via a quick cash sale of the shop stock and furnishings.
If you're interested, contact [email protected] for more details.
October 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Who wants to run the country's best bookshop?
Levenshulme’s much-loved independent bookshop Bopcap Books is looking for someone to take it on and keep it running via a quick cash sale of the shop stock and furnishings.
If you're interested, contact [email protected] for more details.
Levenshulme’s much-loved independent bookshop Bopcap Books is looking for someone to take it on and keep it running via a quick cash sale of the shop stock and furnishings.
If you're interested, contact [email protected] for more details.
Our friends at Fat Clothes Swap are back this weekend - 1pm-5pm on 1st November.
Bring along clothes or accessories (size 16/L+) that no longer fit or feel right and head home with a brand new (to you) outfit.
Keep in the loop by signing up to their newsletter: mailchi.mp/3d22ceaad6d9...
Bring along clothes or accessories (size 16/L+) that no longer fit or feel right and head home with a brand new (to you) outfit.
Keep in the loop by signing up to their newsletter: mailchi.mp/3d22ceaad6d9...
October 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Our friends at Fat Clothes Swap are back this weekend - 1pm-5pm on 1st November.
Bring along clothes or accessories (size 16/L+) that no longer fit or feel right and head home with a brand new (to you) outfit.
Keep in the loop by signing up to their newsletter: mailchi.mp/3d22ceaad6d9...
Bring along clothes or accessories (size 16/L+) that no longer fit or feel right and head home with a brand new (to you) outfit.
Keep in the loop by signing up to their newsletter: mailchi.mp/3d22ceaad6d9...
Looking for something creative to do that won’t cost a thing?
Collage Club at Levenshulme Old Library next Monday is completely free -a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you can rip, cut, glue and piece together something new from the scraps of the everyday.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
Collage Club at Levenshulme Old Library next Monday is completely free -a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you can rip, cut, glue and piece together something new from the scraps of the everyday.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
October 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Looking for something creative to do that won’t cost a thing?
Collage Club at Levenshulme Old Library next Monday is completely free -a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you can rip, cut, glue and piece together something new from the scraps of the everyday.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...
Collage Club at Levenshulme Old Library next Monday is completely free -a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you can rip, cut, glue and piece together something new from the scraps of the everyday.
www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...