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Saturday Film Club: Refugee Week Special!

Join us at Manchester Central Library for a fantastic afternoon for the whole family dedicated to Refugee Week 2025. Watch a family favourite on the big screen and join themed craft sessions. Free entry, just drop in! Check out our full programme below:

1pm-4pm: Film Screening with Crafts

Join us for a screening of The Scent of Geranium by Naghmeh Farzaneh, a short animated film that gives voice to the fears, doubts, and complex range of emotions that immigrants face. Runtime: 5 mins. After that, we will be watching a family favourite (we won’t ruin the surprise for you)! Not really feeling a longer film? Join us for the themed crafts and the popcorn! All materials provided. Free entry, no booking required. Drop in from 1pm. Film screening starts at 1.30pm. Suitable for children up to 12 years old.

1pm-4pm: Discover a New Zine!

Calling all zine enthusiasts! Join Greater Manchester Youth Network for the launch of a new zine created by separated young refugees in Manchester. Free entry, no booking required. All welcome!

1pm-4pm: Get Artsy with Migrant Support

Do you speak more than one language? Do you enjoy chatting about your native language and culture with other people? Then we have planned your dream afternoon! Find out more about our new project with Migrant Support and Nottingham Trent University. Meet new people, share your language with them and make some amazing zines together. Free entry, all welcome!

Entry to all activities is free, drop in.

Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.