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Central Library

The Central Library is the principal library in Manchester, situated on St Peter's Square in the city centre.

Front view of Central Library, seen from St Peter's Square (15th February 2026).
Front view of Central Library, seen from St Peter's Square (15th February 2026).

History

Construction began in 1930, and the building officially opened on 17th July 1934.[1]

Sources

  1. The Opening of Central Library, Manchester City Council website, accessed 24th July 2026. ↩