Amazing building so full of history a step back in time. Beautiful windows an array of books. wonderful displays with fantastic statues. Fantastic ceilings.

A frequent visitor of Manchester (most weekends), i visit the city museums and libraries frequently....if anything just to step out of the rush of the day and to mingle with like-minded people. John Rylands Library is a must, its a step back in time, Gothic...More

If you want to look at some fairly interesting architecture or you're extremely bored and its raining, maybe pop in a visit, but I wouldn't set aside any time otherwise, but it is better than most libraries

A must for anyone visiting Manchester. Beautiful building, fantastic information. You will not be sorry, this is no ordinary building.

The library is a very interesting place to visit. An added bonus is the cafe where you can get afternoon tea. All in all a very enjoyable visit. Transport wise, it is close to the metro link system and city centre bus station at piccadilly.

My missus and I just happened to stumble upon this building and decided to have a peak inside. Whilst walking up the stairs of this amazing building I felt myself being transferred back in time..beautiful building and fascinating to see all historical relics & artefacts!...More

Excellent place to visit and if your in the city of Manchester great attraction to enjoy with character and quality throughout this gem of a building and facility for all.

Very beautiful interesting place so full of beautiful books and amazing building kept to exceptional high standards had afternoon cakes and coffee and watched the public go by in very therapeutic glassed area overlooking spinningfield manchester

Definitely worth a visit to this library! Inside is so beautiful and is well kept by the staff that work there.

A great building restored and kept to a great condition. There's not much to do apart from appreciating how they matched great architecture with the ornate beauty of decorating the walls and the roof. You will need a mirror to look at the roof while...More