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SUMMARY:ACTING UP!
DESCRIPTION:ACTING UP! tells the story of 40 years of HIV activism in the region through archives\, testimonies and films. The exhibition honours the memories of lives lost and continues the fight for a world free of HIV stigma and discrimination. \nVisit the exhibition in the ground floor of Central Library from 2 April till 31 December 2025\, with a special display in the first floor Reading Room until 31 May 2025. \nActing Up! is organised by George House Trust\, a charity which provides support\, advice\, information and advocacy services to people living with HIV in Greater Manchester and the wider North West. \nThe exhibition is part of ‘40 years of HIV Activism in Greater Manchester’\, a project marking 40 years of George House Trust and the broader regional response to HIV. \nFree – please drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation to support our Library Live programme here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/acting-up/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Piccadilly Radio Archive: Nobody Did It Better!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of independent radio in Manchester from the birth of Piccadilly Radio in 1974 through to Key 103’s 1990s heyday. This free exhibition tells the story of the DJs\, programme makers and listeners through audio\, photography and ephemera. Listen to clips from your favourite DJs\, find out what it was like to work at the station and learn about how the station’s archive is being cared for and digitised by the Archives+ team. Over 750 Piccadilly Radio shows are now available to listen on Central Library’s Sound + Vision pods. \n The project was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was supported by Manchester Libraries Trust. \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease 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/piccadilly-radio-archive-nobody-did-it-better/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Punk: The Art of Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition explores how punk exploded from the streets of 1970s Britain – raw\, loud\, and unapologetic. Born of crisis\, it raged against capitalism\, racism\, and conformity. Through music\, fashion\, protest\, and art\, punk gave voice to the voiceless\, challenged gender roles\, and still shapes culture today. \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/punk-the-art-of-rebellion/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY: LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks 50 years of queer hope and joy for LGBT Foundation—and the heart of the celebrations begins in the centre of Manchester. \nSupported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and proudly sponsored by Barefoot Wine\, the 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition at Manchester Central Library invites the public into a powerful\, moving\, and often joyful journey through the stories that shaped five decades of LGBTQ+ life in Greater Manchester and beyond. \nFrom never-before-seen archive materials and oral histories to community artefacts and campaign posters\, the exhibition showcases the resilience\, resistance\, and creativity of LGBTQ+ people across generations. Whether you’re rediscovering the past or encountering it for the first time\, this in-person exhibition places the lived experiences of queer people at the heart of the narrative. \nThe 50 Years of Queer Hope and Joy Exhibition is open to the public on the Lower Ground Floor at the entrance to City Library\, and in the Wolfson Reading Room on the First Floor till 31 December 2025. \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease 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/lgbt-foundations-50-years-of-queer-hope-joy-exhibition/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room and Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:From Page to Stage: 20 Years of Manchester Literature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Feast your eyes on two decades of literary magic with From Page to Stage\, a photographic exhibition celebrating Manchester Literature Festival’s 20th anniversary.  This intimate collection of photos charts the Festival’s journey from its early days to becoming one of the UK’s most distinctive literary events. Through striking images\, we revisit the unforgettable moments and remarkable voices that have shaped the Festival – from award-winning novelists and poets\, to leading songwriters and musicians\, activists and change-makers. \nFeaturing brilliant photos of homegrown favourites Lemn Sissay\, Jeanette Winterson\, Jackie Kay and Simon Armitage alongside much loved cultural figures Johnny Marr\, Guy Garvey\, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Vivienne Westwood\, these images tell a story of inspired ideas\, playful conversations and communities brought together. From intimate readings to bold\, genre-defying events\, the exhibition captures the energy\, diversity and creativity that defines Manchester Literature Festival.  \nCome and join us in celebrating 20 years of bringing literature to life.  \nImage copyright: Jon Parker Lee. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease 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/from-page-to-stage-20-years-of-manchester-literature-festival/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Kathy Reichs
DESCRIPTION:​Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs for a rare visit to the UK to celebrate over 25 years of her bestselling series. \n​Best known as the inspiration behind Fox Television’s longest-running scripted drama\, Bones\, Kathy will be in Manchester for a one-night-only. She’ll be discussing her career as an author and forensic anthropologist\, how she crafts her smash-hit stories and what it takes to plot and pen a murder. \n​Hosted by Sunday Times Best Seller\, Clare Mackintosh\, join us for an evening of stories. \n​Every book + ticket comes with a copy of Fire & Bones\, which Kathy will sign and dedicate on the day. \n​\nAbout the book: Fire & Bones\n\n\n\n​It’s never easy working fire scenes. \nCalled to Washington\, DC to analyse the victims of a mysterious arson attack\, Tempe quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom\, a neighbourhood with a colourful history\, and as the pieces start falling into place\, the property’s ownership becomes more and more suspicious. \nSensing a good story\, Tempe teams up with a new ally\, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Delving into the past\, the duo learns that back in the Thirties and Forties\, the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting\, this fact seems irrelevant – until the son of one of the gang members is shot dead at his farm in Virginia. \nWhen another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground\, claiming one more victim\, what might have been a coincidence starts to look more like targeted attacks. As she and Ivy dig deeper\, Tempe’s instincts point towards the obvious: somehow\, her every move since coming to Washington has been anticipated in advance. And every path forward brings with it a lethal threat. \n​About Kathy Reichs\n\n\n\n​Kathy Reichs’s first novel\, Déjà Dead\, published in 1997\, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. \n​To date\, she has written twenty-four novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Kathy was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest-running scripted drama\, Bones\, which was based on her work and her novels. One of the very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology\, Kathy lives in Charlotte.
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LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:Time Travellers Tea Room
DESCRIPTION:Join Manchester Hstories for Time Travellers Tea Room\, a monthly gathering where we explore the personal stories\, memories and everyday objects that shape Manchester’s rich and diverse heritage. \nThese relaxed sessions are open to anyone with an interest in the past\, whether you’re a lifelong Mancunian\, new to the city\, or simply curious about local history. Each session offers an opportunity to: \n\nShare personal or family stories\nBring in objects and explore their histories\nLearn how to use local archives\nConnect with others and discover shared experiences\nContribute your ideas to future Manchester Histories projects\n\nCome and meet new people\, uncover old stories and celebrate the living histories of our city\, all over tea\, coffee and biscuits. \nThe sessions are free to attend and open to all. Capacity is limited to 15 participants\, so booking is encouraged. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFree – booking required here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/time-travellers-tea-room/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground Floor – Manchester Histories Hub
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