Once Upon A Time…
Wolfson Reading RoomAn enchanting display of books for children from Central Library's special collections. Ranging from a 17th Century Latin Dictionary to favourite characters such as Babar, The Snowman and Latin versions […]
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Mischief Makers!
The Summer Reading Challenge is back so come and be a Mischief Maker with Manchester Libraries! Join at any library to get your free pack of goodies and collect rewards for reading […]
Bee a Reader this summer!
We're buzzing to have teamed up with Bee in the City this summer. Come into Central Library and start ticking off the super-size and little bees in your trail map. Join […]
You Brought Your Own Light
First Floor Exhibition HallA powerful exhibition by Manchester based photographer, Allie Crewe, whose work is "highly rated, sincere, poignant and classical ", Magnum Photography. There is nothing linear about femininity - or what it means […]
Lego Club
Lower Ground Floor LinkWhat weird, wonderful and wacky creations can you build using just your imagination and a big pile of LEGO!. Come along to our friendly Lego Club and show what you […]
Julia Davenport: ‘Order and Chaos’ Book Launch
Performance SpaceThe poems in this brand new book are about Love, War, Anti-Austerity, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Murder, Child Abuse, Gender Identity, Race, and Climate Change. All Book profits are being […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
