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SUMMARY:Our Town Hall – Portraits of a Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Our latest first-floor exhibition comes courtesy of the team currently working on the Our Town Hall Project to repair\, renovate and refurbish Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. \nExtraordinarily little is known about the artisans who built the Town Hall between 1868 and 1877\, and certainly no photographs exist. \nBut fast-forward 150 years and today’s skilled workers are no strangers to the lens of Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach. As well as physical progress\, Barrie’s been capturing portraits of those working on the Town Hall since the beginning of the project to repair\, restore and refurbish this much-loved building. \nAs well as modern construction workers and behind-the-scenes staff\, there are some incredible heritage trades involved. Stonemasonry\, mosaic making\, stained glass repair and manufacture\, horology: these are all crafts that would have been widespread in the 1870s but are now very much specialist – and rare – trades.  They are\, however\, critical to our restoration project. \nAlongside the words of the workers themselves\, 30 large portraits and 60 contextual images show the pride this modern team has discovered in being able to lovingly restore\, and give new life to\, the work of the forgotten workforce who went before them. \nFree – just drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/our-town-hall-portraits-of-a-workforce/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
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SUMMARY:Chapters in Change
DESCRIPTION:The images in this display\, in the oculus area on the Ground Floor\, are from TiPP projects working in partnership with regional Youth Justice Services. They capture movements of creativity by some of society’s most underserved communities. \nThis project fosters collaboration between professional artists and young people\, promoting connections between young people and the environment. They capture moments of reflection\, vibrancy\, creativity and growth and offer moments of reflection and calm.  \nTiPP delivers inclusive\, creative arts sessions for some of society’s most underserved communities\, supporting personal development and growth through participation. Their work seeks to foster human connection and demonstrate that everyone has something valuable to say.  \nFree – just drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chapters-in-change/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Oculus Area)
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Central Library: Ten Years of Success
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, Manchester Central Library celebrated ten years since its major transformation\, and 90 years since its grand opening by King George V on 17 July 1934. This display in the Wolfson Reading Room celebrates it’s many achievements and successes over those ten years. \nAs the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Manchester’s libraries\, and one of the most loved and iconic venues in the city\, Central Library boasts services and facilities that are appreciated by over 2million people annually. Central Library is an inclusive and dynamic space that appeals to families\, children and young people\, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs\, culture vultures\, archivists\, students\, musicians and traditional library visitors. Since its relaunch in 2014\, we have continued to innovate and develop new ways of providing a high-quality\, modern and vibrant library offer for residents and visitors to the city. \nFree – drop in – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/central-library-ten-years-of-success/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Snake as Bowen Education join us for arts & crafts\, face painting\, a selfie booth\, and a Hanfu Show featuring traditional Chinese clothing. \nThis event is a celebration of cultural fusion\, bringing together Eastern and Western traditions to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in Chinese culture or enjoy the talents of local performers\, there’s something for everyone! \nSuitable for families. \nFree – drop in. Advance booking optional: Chinese New Year Celebration at Manchester Central Library Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chinese-new-year/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Reasons to Rebel: Looking Back at the 1980s - EVENT CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED  \nSheila Rowbotham will discuss her book\, ‘Reasons to Rebel’. In this memoir she recounts her experiences of putting feminist thinking into practice in her job at the left-wing Greater London Council (GLC). \nRose Hunter is a member of the North Staffs Miners Wives Action Group. She will speak about women’s role in the 1984-5 Miners Strike and their grassroots activity locally and nationally. \nClaire Miller from UNISON will speak about the Manchester Mental Health workers who are currently taking strike action. \nThe meeting has been organised by the Mary Quaile Club and is sponsored by the GFTU and Burnley UNITE. \nFree – advance booking via maryquaileclub@gmail.com
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/reasons-to-rebel-looking-back-at-the-1980s/
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