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SUMMARY:Architecture for the People - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Architecture for the People \nManchester City Architect’s Department\, 1902-2003 \nFor 101 years\, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing hundreds of different municipal buildings. They ranged from grand airport terminals to the small public lavatories\, from the high profile like the new Free Trade Hall to the hidden away but essential facilities like mortuaries. \nFor the first time\, this exhibition presents a selection of the works delivered under the direction of the seven official City Architects spanning across the twentieth century. In the early days of the Department\, Manchester Corporation controlled gas and electricity undertakings\, most public transport\, schools\, police\, fire and ambulance services\, waste collection\, parks and recreation\, housing\, libraries\, crematoriums and more. Such responsibilities meant a need for new buildings and the upkeep of existing facilities. The City Architect’s Department designed and delivered these\, changing the face of the city and its suburbs\, providing thousands of new homes\, and scores of schools\, libraries\, public baths\, amongst a host of civic buildings. Using archival photographs\, drawings and ephemera\, the exhibition traces the Department and its buildings\, showing how architectural commissions mirrored the constitution of the Corporation and the changing fortunes of the city. \nCurated by Martin Dodge (University of Manchester) and Richard Brook (Lancaster University) \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/exhibition-architecture-for-the-people/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:The Great Hall Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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 is the Town Hall’s centrepiece. It includes a huge variety of conservation and restoration projects and is a great example of the work we’re doing throughout the building. Our approach to the unique elements of this  space reflects the level of care needed for the whole project. This exhibition looks at just three details of the Great Hall to tell some of the story of the Our Town Hall project. \n\n\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/the-great-hall-exhibition/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Funny Stuff – Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSue Ryding is one half of legendary comedy duo LipService. In 2022 her comedy partner Maggie Fox died and Sue was left with a shipping container full of stage props\, costumes\, wigs\, hats\, shoes\, sheep\, you name it. This exhibition looks at all the “stuff” we accumulate\, hoard and hate to let go. \nIn this humorous and creative response to grief\, Sue struggles to part with a life sized stuffed sheep\, a badger onesie\, some ruby slippers\, a sinking bog\, Charlotte Bronte’s knickers and a host of soft toys. \nTouring anecdotes are combined with archive footage from LipService shows. We follow the stories of things Sue has already given away\, the wicker horse that appeared every night in an improvised panto\, the vintage suitcases turned into a sculpture in Stockport\, the crazy Chief Exec of the Tall Ships Festival who dresses up as a fish! Not all the items will be making it back up the loft ladder\, so the audience is invited to take something home. \nSue is aiming to end up with “the right stuff”\, a small selection that captures the essence of LipService Theatre to go into a national theatre collection. Help Sue on her journey of letting go. \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/funny-stuff-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Bridge of Sunflowers - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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 the impacts of the ongoing conflict\, as well as the hopes and dreams of those living through it. \nParticipants were supported by the Sunflower Dreams Project\, which showcases the work of Ukrainian children in exhibitions across the European Union\, the United Kingdom and North America. The project was created and is supported exclusively by a team of multinational volunteers. \nCreative responses from young people in Manchester can be viewed alongside the artwork. These are the outcome of workshops run by creative arts charity Never Such Innocence (NSI)\, who give children and young people a voice on conflict. The workshops were led by expert practitioners – author Nik Perring and artist Alex Hinge. All of the work on display is responding to NSI’s international competition theme for 2025/26 – ‘In Someone Else’s Shoes’. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration between the Sunflower Dreams Project\, Never Such Innocence and Manchester Libraries. \nFree please 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/bridge-of-sunflowers-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ground Floor and Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: Andrew Ellis (This Is England)\, Rob Parker\, Sue Ryding (Lipservice)
DESCRIPTION:Back with a bang in 2026\, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with a feast of audio treats.  \nWith a new look\, lineup\, features\, and more – presenter Alan Lynch and co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries. \nWith a smorgasbord of interviews to devour\, This Is England star Andrew Ellis chats about his love of the Wythenshawe Forum. Elsewhere founder of the Lip Service Theatre company Sue Ryding takes us around the hilarious new ‘Funny Stuff’ exhibition at Central Library. Author extraordinaire and Crime Central host Rob Parker tells us about his exhilarating new book and spills the beans on what’s coming up in 2026. \nElsewhere\, Maxine Goulding pops in to reveal what’s in store for North Manchester Libraries this year\, there’s a book review from our new regular book reviewers Elena and Liam\, Thom digs up some audio gold from the Sound Archives courtesy of the Piccadilly Radio Archive\, there’s stacks of What’s On Tips for things to see and do across Manchester Libraries\, and much\, much more. Tune in now! \nTurn it up and tune in\, now! Click here for links to major hosting platforms (Spotify\, YouTube\, Amazon\, Apple\, etc)  \nWatch out for a new episode next month…. \n***** \n‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. \nReceiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, Kate Mosse\, Jackie Kay\, Tynah Matembe\, and Kimberly Whittam\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, folk musician Cole Stacey\, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow\, Manchester’s Lord Mayor\, Councillor John Hacking\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more. \n‘Episode 12: Andrew Ellis + Rob Parker’ \, the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-episode-7-with-john-robb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Music,Podcast
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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 evidence of the city’s innovative engagement with the works of Shakespeare. \nFree – please 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/shakespeare-and-manchester-a-victorian-powerhouse-exhibition/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Q&A: Solid Bond in Your Heart - A People's History of The Jam
DESCRIPTION:‘Solid Bond In Your Heart: A People’s History of The Jam’ is a new book by acclaimed author and journalist Malcolm Wyatt. \nPublished in 2025 by Manchester-based Spenwood Books\, it tells the tale of one the most iconic and inspirational bands of all time: The Jam. Exploding on to the British music scene with their April 1977 debut single and LP\, In The City\, they went on to pen nine top-10 and 18 top-40 singles up to their December 1982 farewell\, including UK No.1s ‘Going Underground’\, ‘Start!’\, ‘A Town Called Malice’\, and swansong\, ‘Beat Surrender’\,  \nTold by the band\, members of their inner circle\, loyal fans and contemporaries\, ‘Solid Bond In Your Heart: A People’s History of The Jam’ charts the band’s epic rise and celebrates the powerful affection they still command.  \nWith a foreword from Paul Weller\, there are also contributions from bandmates Bruce and Rick\, plus co-founder Steve Brookes\, with an afterword from broadcaster Gary Crowley and accounts from over 500 fans. And along the way\, there are words and photos from the band’s many North-West appearances\, not least at Manchester Apollo\, Granada TV\, Middleton Civic Hall\, the University of Salford\, and Saddleworth Arts Festival. \nAlongside ‘Solid Bond In Your Heart: A People’s History of The Jam’\, its author Malcolm Wyatt has penned 2023’s ‘Wild! Wild! Wild! A People’s History of Slade’\, and ‘This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash’. \nAppearing in the Henry Watson Music Library on the first floor of Central Library on 24 February\, expect an intimate\, in-person talk\, Q&A and book signing with the author. \nDid you know…at Manchester Central Library and our neighbourhood libraries\, we have a broad selection of books on music which are free to borrow if you have a library card? You can browse our music collection online here or in the Henry Watson Music Library at this event\, and find out how to join the library free here or on the day (just bring along some ID with your home address on to complete sign up and pick up your new library card).\n \nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’. \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/author-qa-solid-bond-in-your-heart-a-peoples-history-of-the-jam/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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