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Architecture for the People – Exhibition

First Floor Exhibition Hall

Architecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003 For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing […]

Ongoing

The Great Hall Exhibition

Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space

Manchester Town Hall closed in January 2018 and work then began on a labour of love: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to repair, protect and update this architectural masterpiece for future generations. The Great Hall […]

Funny Stuff – Exhibition

Ground Floor

A creative and humorous response to grief, memories and the stuff we accumulate, hoard and hate to let go, from Manchester comedy legend, Lipservice Theatre Company. Sue Ryding is one half […]

My Voice Travelling Exhibition

First Floor

Manchester Central Library and The Fed’s My Voice Project are proud to announce the launch of the My Voice Travelling Exhibition - a powerful public showcase of Holocaust Survivor life stories that have […]

Bridge of Sunflowers – Exhibition

Ground Floor and Reading Room

Drop by the Reading and Ground Floor Oculus area to see this compelling exhibition composed of artwork by young Ukrainian artists from the city of Lviv. This unique collection explores […]

Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse Exhibition

First Floor Display Cases

For the first time, this exhibition tells the story of how seven personalities transformed Manchester into a global centre of Shakespearean theatre in the Victorian era and reveals present day […]

Daily Drop in Lego Workshop

Lower Ground Floor

Love Lego? Pick your favourite bricks and build your own creations – from castles to spaceships and everything in between! Come and let your imagination run wild in the world […]

Recurring

Little Reads

Children's Library

Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun and interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play, and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for […]

Crochet Club: Family Edition!

Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

Calling all budding crafters! Join this relaxed crochet session and get creative with yarn. All materials are provided – just bring yourself! Most suitable for children 10+. Part of Super […]

Recurring

Boardgames Club

Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided - just bring yourself. Free, no […]

Hispanic Film Club: Elisa, vida mía

Performance Space

Manchester Central Library and the Instituto Cervantes of Manchester proudly present the Hispanic Film Club. Join us for this month's film, Elisa, vida mía. The Manchester Central Library and Instituto […]