The corner plot that the Avenue Library and Learning Centre sits has a long history - it used to be Victoria Avenue Cinema, through the 1930s to the 1970s. In 1985 the cinema was demolished, and the library and learning centre opened in 2012. Now, many still visit for films (though on DVD), free-wifi and use of the PCs, plus leisure classes, and a health and wellbeing programme.

All of Manchester's libraries have restricted and changing opening hours due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions; check with individual libraries for opening times before you set out.

All of Manchester's libraries have restricted and changing opening hours due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions; check with individual libraries for opening times before you set out.