All 22 Manchester libraries are designated warm spaces

Each library is a ‘warm space’ that is an attractive welcome safe free space that residents of all ages can come in and stay warm all day in a positive environment with lots of resources.

libraryResources/support include:

  • Comfortable seating
  • Free Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Newspapers
  • Information
  • Staff who can signpost to other support agencies
  • People who have device but can’t afford data, can get a free 6 month data package from the library
  • Digital drop-ins one day a week
  • Under 5s story times at 11am

 Most libraries are introducing free self-service hot drinks in November.