We're delighted to say that Burnage Library will be opening its doors to the public on Monday 14th September.
Our new hours will be Monday 10.00 - 3.00 and Wednesday 10.00 - 3.00. 10.00 - 11.00 will be reserved for over 60's and vulnerable people.
Telling the World
As we celebrated our Bee Friendly Library garden this time last year we had no idea what would we facing our lovely community of Burnage a year from then. Over the 6 years of re-opening as a Community Powered Library the numbers of people coming together to use the Library, […]
Friends of Burnage Library Honoured by Queen’s Award for Voluntary ...
Huma Abdul Ali is a student from Levenshulme High School, and chose Burnage Library for her Work Experience week. She got stuck right in and made a great contribution to our team. We really enjoyed working with her and wish her all the best for the future. My Work Experience […]
Work Experience at Burnage Library
Many thanks to local author Cath Staincliffe for the generous donation of her Crime novels and audio books which are currently on display and for sale in the Library.
Donated Books from Cath Staincliffe
Exploring ideas to improve and update Burnage Library, took me to Hebburn on Tyneside, next to my hometown of Jarrow. The recently opened library is in a eye catching building made from specially weathered steel panels, similar to those used for the famous statue the Angel of the North, known […]
Exploring Other Libraries
The BBC paid a visit to the library on Tuesday afternoon, asking library users and volunteers for their opinions on library services in the region. The news item was the lead story on Tuesday’s North West tonight. Our local history group, busy examining family members and familiar addresses listed in […]
The BBC at the Library
Here are some of the great things we’ve done in the library over 2015, all of which has only been possible through the amazing contributions made by our volunteers: Our community powered Library is 2 years old! Our people counter clocked up a staggering 24,000 clicks – which equates to […]
A Year in the Life of Burnage Activity Hub
We would like to thank the Revd Dennis Nadin of Burnage Heritage for sending us additional copies of his ‘Burnage Miscellany’ series, along with a number of other titles. A quick glance at the pictures shows the extent of his generosity! He has also offered to donate all proceeds of any […]
A Christmas Present for Burnage Library
I was so proud to be part of the team of Volunteers who accepted the RHS Award for Library in Bloom at the Manchester Communities Together Event at the Town Hall today. This is our first award from the RHS, and shows how far we have come with our efforts. […]
Award for Library in Bloom – Manchester Communities Together Event
We have had some beautiful Burnage Library cotton shopping bags printed which are now on sale in the library. The suggested minimum price is £1, but any further donation added to that would be very welcome. Just ask any of our volunteers behind the counter if you wish to buy […]