The John Rylands Library Shop

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The John Rylands Library Shop

The John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH
  • Monday12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday12:00pm - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Like the café at The John Rylands Library, The John Rylands Library shop was part of a major refurbishment in 2007, occupying a new extension to one side of the original building. It offers an eclectic welcome, with a wide range of products on sale, inspired by the library’s own collections. There’s often a special set of things on sale inspired by the library’s current exhibition, so it’s worth popping in regularly. Browse for prints, postcards, stationary, homeware, wrapping paper and more.

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