The John Rylands Library is a historic library located in Manchester, England. It was founded in 1899 by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband, John Rylands, a prominent local businessman. The library is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and houses a vast collection of rare books and manuscripts. The library is part of the University of Manchester and serves both researchers and the public. It contains over 1.4 million items, including the famous Rylands Papyrus P52, one of the oldest known fragments of the New Testament. Visitors can explore its reading rooms and exhibitions.