Amazing exterior and an equally great interior. You could spend a day here just browsing. More

Surprised there are so many recent reviews - Central Library has been closed for 2 years and is set to reopen some time in 2013 You can visit City Library a few minutes' walk away on Deansgate, but this isn't a visitor attraction although it's a pretty building on the outside - it only has a fraction of Central Library's... More

During a report I had to write, there were tons of resources, as well as very helpful librarians. This was right before the renovation, but this didn't deter them from being very helpful to me. It was also nice and quiet, perfect for writing papers. More

the last thing i heard was that the building was having a complete makeover and the library had moved until the work was finished, i have not been there lately so i do not know if it is reopened yet More

I know its a library, but what a library - jaw dropping More

This imposing building in the heart of Manchester houses a amazing collection of books, if there is anything you need to know, Then it is in here. More

Thought it could have been better stocked. But grand enough building. More

Well that's about it, I guess. Well equipped and sizeable site. More

I think the only thing that makes this building interesting is the fact that it is round. It houses a huge collection of books for lending or to be used for reference in the large reading hall in the centre of the building. Good starting point for those searching for information about Manchester and surrounding areas that isn't yet available... More