The Little Festive Library at Spinningfields

Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor

The Little Festive Library at Spinningfields, Manchester 3 — 31 December 2019 Entrance is free — Visit now

Featuring bestselling blockbusters, seasonal selections and captivating classics, Spinningfields’ special ‘Secret Santa’ involves swapping books at The Little Festive Library on Hardman Square.

Choose from a collection of hand-wrapped packages, each labelled with clues about the book tucked away inside, then snuggle up somewhere cosy to delve into your new world. Simply replace what you take with a recently read book of your own, and the Spinningfield elves will wrap it up for somebody else to enjoy. Seems like the perfect place to discover your next fictional favourite this winter – or take away something to pass on if your present ideas are running on empty.

The Little Festive Library at Spinningfields, Manchester 3 — 31 December 2019 Entrance is free Visit now

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