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Library at The Proud Place

Name: Library at The Proud Place
Address: 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB, GB
Price range: from £25 hire fee / per hour

Library in a Community Centre

Semi-private area

About this space

A cosy library space perfect for 1-2-1's or chilling out and reading a book.

The library can be reserved as a private space, but the wider cafe it is in will be open Mon - Sat 9am - 4pm.

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 21:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 21:00

from £25

All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

8:00 – 21:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 21:00

from £25

All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:00 – 21:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 21:00

from £25

All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:00 – 21:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 21:00

from £25

All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:00 – 21:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 21:00

from £25

All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 21:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 21:00

from £25

All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Cabaret

up to 4

Catering and drinks

Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Space where you can prepare food

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Kitchenette facilities on every floor
Fully working professional kitchen on the ground floor
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Host rules

We’re delighted to welcome you to The Proud Place, Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Community Centre. To help everyone enjoy the space and keep it safe, inclusive and comfortable, please follow these simple guidelines:

• The Proud Place is a smoke-free and vape-free building.
• Please treat our spaces and equipment with care - any damage may result in an additional charge.
• No alcohol is permitted on the premises, this is a sober space.
• We ask that you leave the space as you found it, including returning furniture to its original layout.
• Please be mindful of noise levels, especially during office hours (9am–5pm).
• You’re welcome to decorate for your event, but no tape, nails, or pins on walls - just check with us first.
• The Proud Place is a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. Discrimination, harassment or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.
• All bookings and events should reflect our values of equality, inclusion and community.

We’re proud to host a space where everyone can connect, create, and celebrate safely.