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30 May 2026

Italian Storytime

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Italian Storytime

30 May 2026

Spanish Storytime

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Spanish Storytime

12 Feb 2026 — 30 May 2026

Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse…

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Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse…

01 Mar 2026 — 30 May 2026

Building China: People’s Infrastructure

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Building China: People’s Infrastructure

02 Mar 2026 — 30 May 2026

Heritage Meets Heritage – Echoes of Sahyadri

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Heritage Meets Heritage – Echoes of Sahyadri

26 May 2026 — 30 May 2026

Half Term Holidays Programme

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Half Term Holidays Programme

07 May 2026 — 31 May 2026

Full Volume Podcast Episode15: Shaun Wilson

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Full Volume Podcast Episode15: Shaun Wilson

01 Jun 2026

POSTPONED: ‘THE BEAUTIFUL DEATH OF OZZY OSBOURNE’ …

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POSTPONED: ‘THE BEAUTIFUL DEATH OF OZZY OSBOURNE’ …

02 Jun 2026

Manchester Literature Festival presents Tayari Jon…

£12/£10

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Manchester Literature Festival presents Tayari Jon…

04 Jun 2026

Computer Music Workshop from YardYard collective

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Computer Music Workshop from YardYard collective

06 Jun 2026

Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)

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Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)

04 Jun 2026 — 06 Jun 2026

Manchester Histories Festival 2026

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Manchester Histories Festival 2026

09 Jun 2026

Library Lunchtime Choir

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Library Lunchtime Choir

09 Jun 2026

Ukulele Lesson – Small Group!

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Ukulele Lesson – Small Group!

11 Jun 2026

Festival of Libraries: MMU Manchester Skill Map

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Festival of Libraries: MMU Manchester Skill Map

12 Jun 2026

Festival of Libraries: Lifelong Learning Summer Ro…

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Festival of Libraries: Lifelong Learning Summer Ro…

13 Jun 2026

Festival of Libraries: MMU Manchester Skill Map

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Festival of Libraries: MMU Manchester Skill Map

13 Jun 2026

Choirs Manchester – Live Performance

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Choirs Manchester – Live Performance

13 Jun 2026

A Dance for my Foremothers

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A Dance for my Foremothers

14 Jun 2026

Festival of Libraries Sunday Funday

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Festival of Libraries Sunday Funday

10 Jun 2026 — 14 Jun 2026

Festival of Libraries 2026

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Festival of Libraries 2026

15 Jun 2026

Manchester Literature Festival presents Natalie Ha…

£12/£10

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Manchester Literature Festival presents Natalie Ha…

15 Jun 2026

Launch gig: AnaKi

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Launch gig: AnaKi

20 Jun 2026

Make Music Day Gig: Greater Manchester Voices choi…

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Make Music Day Gig: Greater Manchester Voices choi…

20 Jun 2026

Refugee Week Celebrations

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Refugee Week Celebrations

20 Jun 2026

Dragon Boat Festival Celebration

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Dragon Boat Festival Celebration

24 Jun 2026

Crime Central

£2-6 plus booking fee

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Crime Central

25 Jun 2026

Music Q&A: ‘It’s Time the Tale Were Told – A Peopl…

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Music Q&A: ‘It’s Time the Tale Were Told – A Peopl…

25 Jun 2026

Behind the Scenes Tour

£11.05 + Booking Fee

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Behind the Scenes Tour

09 Mar 2026 — 30 Jun 2026

Exiles and Descendants

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Exiles and Descendants

08 Jul 2026

New Horizons Choir sing Punk Classics

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New Horizons Choir sing Punk Classics

11 Jul 2026

Never Mind The Books Here’s PUNK DAY!

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Never Mind The Books Here’s PUNK DAY!

17 Jul 2026 — 18 Jul 2026

LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL

£25-£35

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LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL

25 Jul 2026

Stereo Listening Booth – LIVE!

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Stereo Listening Booth – LIVE!

26 Nov 2025 — 31 Jul 2026

The Great Hall Exhibition

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The Great Hall Exhibition

20 Aug 2026

The Puppet Folk Experience!

£5 plus booking fee

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The Puppet Folk Experience!

25 Aug 2026

Manchester Literature Festival presents An Evening…

£12/£10

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Manchester Literature Festival presents An Evening…

15 Apr 2026 — 26 Sep 2026

Cultural Masterplanning – How Manchester changed t…

Free

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Cultural Masterplanning – How Manchester changed t…
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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