Improvement works are to get underway at Didsbury Library in Manchester.

The Grade II library is set to be enhanced and receive a complete redecoration this month.

The revamp of the historic library will be fully funded by Manchester City Council and will be the library’s first full refurbishment since 2011.

Didsbury Library will receive a fresh coat of paint, new carpets throughout, and the addition of new furniture, including to the Children's Library. The library will be temporarily closed from February 14 till Monday 28 March whilst the redecoration works are carried out.


Whilst the library is closed, the Storytime will continue at the Didsbury Good Neighbours community building in Didsbury Park. Councillor surgeries will also be temporarily relocated here.

The library opened in 1915 with a golden key, and was a gift from the famous Scottish- American benefactor Andrew Carnegie to the city of Manchester. It was also designed by the City Architect, Henry Price - who designed Chorlton Library and Victoria Baths. Since then, the historic library has become one of Didsbury’s most loved buildings. It celebrated its centenary anniversary in 2015 and, attracted over 96,000 visitors in 2019/20.