Archive

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   Teacher’s Twilight at Chetham’s Library

   To celebrate the end of our first year of school’s tours, Chetham’s Library is welcoming teachers to a free summer twilight tour and talk. Find out more about our curriculum-enhancing...

   23rd April 2026 • Read more

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   INSIDE THE LIBRARY: Lost and Found Stories with Finch Collins

   The books at Chetham’s Library reveal tantalising traces of their past lives: dried flowers between pages, mutilated illustrations, strange bindings, and more. Others include records of people nearly lost to...

   20th April 2026 • Read more

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   INSIDE THE LIBRARY: Lost and Found Stories with Finch Collins

   The books at Chetham’s Library reveal tantalising traces of their past lives: dried flowers between pages, mutilated illustrations, strange bindings, and more. Others include records of people nearly lost to...

   20th April 2026 • Read more

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   Muslims in the Medieval European Imagination: With Saaleha Iqbal

   After the First Crusade (c. 1095-1099), many Europeans encountered Muslims for the first time and were exposed to the rich cultures of the eastern Mediterranean. In this talk, Saaleha will...

   27th March 2026 • Read more

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   Muslims in the Medieval European Imagination: With Saaleha Iqbal

   After the First Crusade (c. 1095-1099), many Europeans encountered Muslims for the first time and were exposed to the rich cultures of the eastern Mediterranean. In this talk, Saaleha will...

   27th March 2026 • Read more

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   Volunteer Open Day

   Are you looking for something to do in your spare time? Perhaps you want to gain some confidence in public speaking, or simply wish to gain some experience for your...

   26th February 2026 • Read more

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   Volunteer Open Day

   Are you looking for something to do in your spare time? Perhaps you want to gain some confidence in public speaking, or simply wish to gain some experience for your...

   25th February 2026 • Read more

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   National Lottery Open Day

     As part of this year’s National Lottery Open Week, Chetham’s Library invites you to join us for an afternoon behind-the-scenes event. To celebrate the launch of our ‘Lost and...

   4th February 2026 • Read more

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   National Lottery Open Day

   4th February 2026 • Read more

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    Winter Crafts Workshop

    Pomander Workshop This history of the Pomander goes back as far as the Middle Ages. Made from fruit and spices, it was once used as a protection against disease and...

    18th November 2025 • Read more