Our visionary plan is to reunite, renovate and reimagine all parts of our building. We will bring all three floors back into the use of the Library and:

• A step-free entrance and lift, making the Portico accessible to all.

• Exhibition and event spaces to explore the stories of Manchester’s communities and the city’s local / global heritage.

• A Northern Bookshop, showcasing regional and emerging writers, and independent publishers.

• A creative Portico Kitchen, celebrating the city’s food culture, writing and history.

• A place for school groups, families, and all people to explore our collection, and experiment creatively.

• Improved collections care for the Library’s 25,000 historic books and archive.