The Festival of Libraries will offer fun, engaging activities like the Look for a Book treasure hunt, mobilising children and families to find one of 500 hidden books in Greater Manchester's libraries. Cheddar Gorgeous of Ru Paul's Drag Race fame will also join the festival as part of the 'Inspired By' lineup, recounting her headline-making experiences. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, who will lead a masterclass and give a poetry reading, expressed his excitement for the event. All events will be free to participate in. The festival's program will feature live music, library exchanges, dance and theatre, poetry commissions, a writing trail, family-friendly activities, and more. Now in its third year, the Festival of Libraries is funded by Arts Council England and enjoys support from authors, artists, and creatives who recognize the essential community and cultural role of libraries.

Simon Armitage will lead a masterclass and give a poetry reading.

Spanning internationally renowned institutions such as Central Library, Chetham's, The Portico Library, and John Rylands Research Institute and Library, as well as local libraries, the festival reflects Manchester's status as a UNESCO City of Literature. This year's event will showcase the vital role of Greater Manchester's 133 libraries in promoting wellbeing, culture, creativity, and more. The countdown has begun for the Festival of Libraries, taking place from Wednesday, 7 June - Sunday, 11 June 2023.

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