Anyone interested in the activities, history and development of The University of Manchester's John Rylands Library is welcome to join. Friends contribute to the ongoing activities and development of the Library through their subscription payments and activities, and receive a number of special benefits.

As a member of the Friends, you will receive:

  • Private viewings of exhibitions
  • Invitations to exhibition launches
  • Advance notification of events
  • Advance notification of publications
  • Invitations to special lectures
  • One issue of the Bulletin of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester (Vellum Friend only)

Membership Categories:

  • Friend £27pa or Dual £40pa*
  • Friend [Senior(60+)/Unwaged] £16pa or Dual £24pa*
  • Vellum Friend £44pa or Dual £66pa*
  • Life Friend £550 or Dual £825*
  • Life Friend (60+) £330 or Dual £495*
  • Corporate Membership please enquire

*These rates apply to dual membership, two people with a single mailing to one address.

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