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20 Nov 2024

Little Reads

Free

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Little Reads

21 Nov 2024

AFTERNOON LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re t…

Free

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AFTERNOON LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re t…

21 Nov 2024

EVENING LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re tra…

Free

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EVENING LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re tra…

21 Nov 2024

Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library

£12.50

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Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library

27 Nov 2024

Crime Central

£2-6

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Crime Central

06 Nov 2024 — 28 Nov 2024

When Marianne and Britannia Meet – Exhibition

Free

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When Marianne and Britannia Meet – Exhibition

30 Nov 2024

NEW! Ukrainian Storytime

Free

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NEW! Ukrainian Storytime

30 Nov 2024

LEGO Club

Free

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LEGO Club

04 Dec 2024

Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2024 with Jane Rosen

Free

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Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2024 with Jane Rosen

05 Dec 2024

Conversation Club

Free

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Conversation Club

05 Dec 2024

A History of Pies and Puddings

Free

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A History of Pies and Puddings

06 Dec 2024

Christmas Silent Disco!

£10 (Concessions and Group ticket offers)

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Christmas Silent Disco!

07 Dec 2024

Spanish Storytime

Free

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Spanish Storytime

07 Dec 2024

Saturday Film Club – Christmas Special!

Free

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Saturday Film Club – Christmas Special!

09 Dec 2024

French Film Club: Les Malheurs de Sophie

Free

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French Film Club: Les Malheurs de Sophie

11 Dec 2024

Instruments in Chinese Music: the guzheng

Free

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Instruments in Chinese Music: the guzheng

12 Dec 2024

Conversation Club

Free

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Conversation Club

12 Dec 2024

Dominic Berry: How Can I Be Now?

Free

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Dominic Berry: How Can I Be Now?

14 Dec 2024

Italian Storytime

Free

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Italian Storytime

14 Dec 2024

BSL Storytime

Free

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BSL Storytime

14 Dec 2024

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

£20 plus booking fee

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

14 Dec 2024

Christmas Extravaganza!

Free

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Christmas Extravaganza!

18 Dec 2024

Classic Christmas Film Marathon!

Free

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Classic Christmas Film Marathon!

01 Oct 2024 — 31 Dec 2024

The Society of Bookbinders – 50th Anniversary Acti…

Free

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The Society of Bookbinders – 50th Anniversary Acti…

28 Oct 2024 — 31 Jan 2025

Manchester Theatres Exhibition

Free

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Manchester Theatres Exhibition

18 Oct 2024 — 02 Jun 2025

Our Town Hall – Portraits of a Workforce

Free

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Our Town Hall – Portraits of a Workforce
About Library Live

From film nights and gigs to author readings and talks, Library Live features a real assortment of events, blending the traditional with the unconventional. With big open doors, lots of free events and many different spaces to explore, Library Live is for everyone.

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