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SUMMARY:Town Hall Lectures: 'Wooden it be nice' - Restoring our Doors and Floors
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall closed in 2018 for major restoration to repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work includes conservation of many original heritage features. \nThe Heritage Lectures in Central Library shine a light on some of this fascinating work and the next one – on Tuesday 3 February – will focus on the work of the woodworking expertise of Swift Crafted\, with a presentation by Operations Director\, Paul Smith. Restoring the doors and panelling throughout the Town Hall’s many rooms and timber flooring too\,  Find out more about their trade\, their work and some of the features they’ve discovered in and around the Town Hall. \nWooden it be nice – restoring our doors\, panelling and timber floors: \nPaul Smith\, Swift Crafted’s Operations Director\, will present this lecture. From the history of carpentry and passing on traditional woodworking skills\, through the tools of the trade and how they’ve approached the work they’ve undertaken on the Town Hall’s doors\, panelling and timber floors to bring these beautiful features back to their stunning best; this lecture definitely ‘wooden’ be one to miss. \nThe lectures are free to attend and either session can be booked below: \nSession One – 1pm to 2.15pm \nSession Two 5.30pm to 6.45pm \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/town-hall-lectures-wooden-it-be-nice-restoring-our-doors-and-floors/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives,Art,Heritage
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:It wouldn’t be Christmas without a wreath making session! Join us for a relaxing hands-on workshop and learn how to create a beautiful wreath to take home with you. Suitable for adults. All materials provided. \nTickets: £27.80. Book your place here or click ‘Book Now’ below.\nThe workshop will take place in our new Generator Suite next door to Central Library. Please ask a member of staff for directions.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/wreath-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Business Generator
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T143000
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SUMMARY:Story Garden: A Garden Collage
DESCRIPTION:To welcome bees and butterflies\, we’ll start by planting beautiful\, colourful flowers. But that’s not all—we’re going to get crafty too! \nUsing decorative paper and layers of soft tissue paper\, we’ll create a giant blooming flower collage. \nEach petal we add will remind us how important flowers are for pollination and how we can help protect our natural world. \nSo grab your glue sticks and let your imagination bloom—our garden is about to get a whole lot more magical! \nFree entry\, no need to book. \nFriday 29 August. 1-2.30pm. Performance Space.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/story-garden-a-garden-collage/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T153000
DTSTAMP:20260624T075924
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SUMMARY:Art Time
DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination run wild in this art session where anything can happen! \nAll materials provided\, including canvas\, children’s paint\, and more: just bring yourself! \nSuitable for ages 7+. \nFree entry\, no need to book!\n \nTuesday 26 August. 2.30-3.30pm. Lower Ground Floor.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/art-time/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T170000
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SUMMARY:Responses: The Manchester College Students Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Students from The Manchester College have been developing a body of creative\, exciting work inspired initially by a book from Manchester Central Library. Each exhibited board is an insight into personal research and subject matter\, produced in traditional messy art school rooms where students become inspired and have tested the possibilities of ideas\, research and practical production. This exhibition is in Manchester Central Library’s iconic Wolfson Reading Room on the first floor. \nTo see more exciting innovative work and research please follow the Instagram link: #foundationartanddesigntmc \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/responses-the-manchester-college-students-exhibition/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
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SUMMARY:Paint and plant!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a reader and gardener in the making? \nWant to find out how you can get prizes for reading books? \nThen this session is for you! \nDecorate your very own terracotta pot\, plant some seeds and find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge during this interactive session. \nAll materials provided. \nPaint and plant! Friday 1 August 1-2pm @ Central Library Performance Space. \nFree entry\, just drop in!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/paint-and-plant/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250608T160000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Libraries Sunday Funday!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for a special Sunday opening as we celebrate the final day of Festival of Libraries 2025. Expect special performances\, music\, exhibitions\, craft sessions\, and lots of fun for all ages! \nHighlights include:  \nOut of this World! 2pm – 3.30pm   \n \nJoin Wendy from Daresbury Laboratory and Dan Worsley\, children’s author and performance storyteller as they embarks on an extra special\, extraterrestrial storytelling journey. Dan will weave fact and fiction to prove that with a bit of imagination\, anything really is possible. A guaranteed out-of-this-world storytelling experience!  \nTickets are for Out of this World are free but limited and can be pre-booked here. \nStorytime Fun with Simon the Storyteller 12.30pm-1.15pm and 2.30pm-3.15pm \n \nCome and join Simon the Storyteller for fun interactive family story sessions. The sessions will include songs\, games\, parachute play and lots and lots of bubbles. These stories are great fun for all the family and will get everyone up on their feet singing and dancing.  \nSimon’s sessions will be at 12:30 and 2:30 and will last for 45 mins each. No booking required. \n‘The Space’ presents a Virtual Reality experience!!  \n \n\nWallace and Gromit Game\nThe Philharmonia’s Lark Ascending: A spellbinding 360 performance of Vaughan Williams’s piece\, featuring Nicola Benedetti.\nBerlin Blitz\nMonoliths – exploring England’s Northern landscape\n\nThere’ll also be crafts galore\, face painting fun\, activities for all and time to relax in the magical children’s library. \nFree. Please 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/festival-of-libraries-sunday-funday-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: 'Stanley Chow'
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’\, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode.\n\nFilled with all kinds of facts\, features and library-based fun\, this month’s big interview finds Full Volume sitting down with esteemed artist\, illustrator and all-round good guy Stanley Chow. From how The White Stripes helped launch his artistic career to Grammy Nominations and his love of Manchester\, there’s also chat of his recent collaboration with Central Library. Tune-in to get the full scoop. \nA blockbuster ‘Branch Out’ feature finds our host Alan Lynch reporting back to the studio about the grand reopening of Chorlton Library. Speaking to some of the longstanding staff there about their memories of the library and their opinions on its glamourous makeover\, Alan also chats to former Lord Mayor Paul Andrews who was also in attendance for the big reveal. \nElsewhere\, brace yourself for an in-depth analysis of Stephen King’s psychological horror classic ‘The Shining’ from one of Central Library’s brightest new recruits. \nPlus\, Alan and his plucky What’s On sidekick Gary Parkinson bring you all the best events happening across Manchester Libraries this month\, including the return of the award winning Festival of Libraries in June\, which features “Out of this World” Sunday Funday at Central Library\, the arrival of some high tech VR Headsets\, and hot picks from your favourite local libraries. Plus\, listen out for the very exciting news of Manchester libraries being awarded the prestigious ‘Library of the Year’ at the recent British Book Awards 2025. More on that in the episode.\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 author Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, Culture and Youth\, Play and Participation Services Neil MacInnes OBE\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, and more.\n\n‘Episode 5: Stanley Chow’\, the fifth episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ is on all major streaming services now. \nTurn it up\, and tune in to Episode 5 of Full Volume – now: https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012 \n\nWatch out for Episode 6 in June…
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-stanley-chow/
CATEGORIES:Art,Online Event,Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240813T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T170000
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SUMMARY:Wisdom is the Principal Thing
DESCRIPTION:Manchester artist\, Fiona Donald\, has created an installation of drawings documenting the impermanence of the changing seasons. Initially Inspired by the quote around the dome of the Wolfson Reading Room she has created four large columns and 12 smaller pillars which draw on the rhythmic cycles of time passing. Some capture the immediacy of walking in the landscape\, others focus on objects collected\, picked\, and transported back to her studio in Salford to study and observe. \nYou can view more of Fiona’s work at fionadonald.com and at Fiona Donald | SUITE (suite-studiogroup.co.uk) \nMain image credit: Cherry Whitfield-Donald \nFree – 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/wisdom-is-the-principal-thing/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220131T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220326T170000
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SUMMARY:Don't worry\, we will survive!
DESCRIPTION:Come and reflect on these vibrant abstract and portrait paintings by artist\, Sarbjit Johal. Have a dialogue with our past and present in Britain and beyond. \nBuy a painting and support Saheli Asian Women’s Project.  Prices start from £10. Telephone 07944 565620 for more details. \n  \nFree – drop in – please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/dont-worry-we-will-survive/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201205T160000
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SUMMARY:50 Windows of Creativity
DESCRIPTION:50 Windows of Creativity will transform the city’s windows and spaces into an innovative art gallery which takes you on a creative journey around the city. The displays feature multiple art forms\, from fine art and photography to ceramics\, crafts\, mosaics and murals – all curated by talented artists\, designers\, makers and collectives with a connection to Greater Manchester. \nAs an attraction for all to see and explore\, it will positively contribute to the economic\, social and cultural life of Manchester at a time when we all need something new to explore. More importantly\, the art trail will help to support the city’s art and creative community\, its businesses and cultural venues. \nAll pieces on display will be available to buy directly from the artist or maker so it’s a great opportunity to own an original piece of art or find unique gifts for friends and family. \nThe project culminates with an auction which will see a selection of pieces auctioned with proceeds going to their artists and makers\, and to The Lord Mayor of Manchester Charity Appeal Trust – We Love MCR Charity (registered charity number 1066972) which aims to help improve the lives and life chances of Manchester people. \nThe 50 Windows of Creativity displays are in windows and spaces around Manchester city centre and can be enjoyed within social distancing regulations. All visitors are encouraged to maintain a safe distance\, wear a face covering when appropriate and be respectful to other trail visitors. \nAt Central Library\, Caroline Coates has created a piece in partnership with Manchester Libraries\, inspired by the city’s rich history of standing up for what it believes in\, and of course the amazing archives at Manchester Central Library. \n50 Windows of Creativity is created by Wild in Art in partnership with Manchester City Council. \nDownload the trail map
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/50-windows-of-creativity/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181122T170000
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SUMMARY:Seven Thousand Feet
DESCRIPTION:Marvel at the sight of seven thousand socks hanging high\, as artist Christine Wilcox-Baker socks it to diabetes with this epic installation. Every year over seven thousand lower limbs are amputated in the UK due to diabetes. Explore this giant sock sensation along with artworks by Manchester’s ‘Seven thousand feet’ art and science team. Part of Manchester Science Festival there’ll be games to play\, art to do and people in the know to meet so you can discover about how we can defeat this condition. \nSee website for more details: www.manchestersciencefestival.com
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/seven-thousand-feet/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170714T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170809T170000
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CREATED:20170531T084057Z
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SUMMARY:every thing every time
DESCRIPTION:What stories can be uncovered from a city? \nevery thing every time\, a new flip-dot artwork by Naho Matsuda\, takes information from our interactions within the city to tell a new story about the people and the places of Manchester. \nWith the rise of the ‘Smart City’ asking important questions of what we want from the future\, where do we see ourselves in it? As Manchester’s citizens interact with the city\, a poem is generated\, made anonymous and resonated across several locations\, from a garden centre to a public library; a university square to a city laboratory. \nthe sun rises \nthe streets are empty \ntoday is the last day of the term \nthe car park is almost empty \nthe traffic light turns green \nthe cleaning shift starts \nthe bus is on time \nand it is colder than yesterday \nevery thing every time will be placed within the public realm across the Oxford Corridor from the 22nd June until 9th July; locations include Hulme Community Garden Centre\, University Place at the University of Manchester and CityLabs 1.0. \nManchester Central Library will host an extended run of the work outside the Wolfson Reading Room from 22 June until 9 August \nProject supported by Arts Council England\, Future Everything and CityVerve
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/every-thing-every-time/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground floor – City Library
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170408T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170408T164500
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SUMMARY:Manchester Print Fair
DESCRIPTION:Whilst exploring our iconic building\, enjoy a unique shopping experience with an array of locally made design and craft from over 40 artists and designers. Join our creative workshops from sponsor G.F Smith and get hands on with print and paper fun\, for all the family. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-print-fair/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art
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