This winter, Manchester City Council’s libraries will be free, warm, safe, comfortable and welcoming places where people can stay as long as they like and access free hot drinks, internet and information and advice.

Click here to find out more about their campaign to turn poverty and isolation into warmth and local connection this winter.

Books To Go is a home delivery service for Manchester residents who have difficulty in leaving their home or who have access issues. The service is completely free and people can borrow books, music CDs or films on DVDs.