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All Saints Library

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All Saints Library

Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BH
0161 247 6106
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  • Monday9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Tuesday9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Thursday9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Friday9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Sunday11:00am - 5:00pm

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

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Formerly the Sir Kenneth Green Library, All Saints Library supports the Faculties of Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Education, Health, Psychology and Social Care and Science and Engineering. It also houses Book Design and Special Collections.

What's on near All Saints Library

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The Kimpton Clocktower Tour

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Where to go near All Saints Library

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Top class Filipino cuisine currently based at pop-up central, Hatch.

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They claim to sell the ‘best chicken and vegan chicken sandwich in Manchester’ and they’re absolutely right.

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