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Space-themed Day of Family Film Fun

Calling all future star explorers to St Peter’s Square this Spring!

As the city keenly awaits the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester this May, Central Library is delighted to confirm some special intergalactic events for all the family.

On Saturday 9 May, brace yourself for an afternoon of space hopping, wacky experiments, moon walking, moon rock races, and more!

Whereas those jetting into the library the following weekend, Saturday 16 May, can expect a special space-age edition of Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club, plus an afternoon of themed out-of-this-world activities.

Clustered around the Performance Space on the ground floor of Central Library, all of these stellar events within the library will be completely FREE to attend.

You can see the full itinerary below – just drop in….

Saturday 16 May, Performance Space 1-4pm, FREE Activity Plan:

  • 1:30pm: Space-themed film screening starts
  • 1-4pm: Crafts

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Planetarium Go! Manchester is an immersive pop-up planetarium experience that invites audiences of all ages to explore the wonders of the universe in a truly unique way. Inside a large spherical dome, visitors are surrounded by a 360º screen that transforms astronomy and science films into an unforgettable journey through space.

Popping-up in St Peter’s Square, Manchester (just outside the Central Library) between 1-23 May, tickets for all planetarium experiences can be purchased in advance here: Planetarium Go Manchester

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