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  • Wisdom is the Principal Thing

    Wolfson Reading Room

    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 […]

  • Full Volume Podcast: ‘Stanley Chow’

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    Virtual Event

    Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode. Filled with all kinds of facts, features […]

  • Festival of Libraries Sunday Funday!

    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 […]

  • Paint and plant!

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    Performance Space

    Are you a reader and gardener in the making? Want to find out how you can get prizes for reading books? Then this session is for you! Decorate your very […]

  • Responses: The Manchester College Students Exhibition

    Wolfson Reading Room

    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 […]

  • Art Time

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    Lower Ground Floor

    Let your imagination run wild in this art session where anything can happen! All materials provided, including canvas, children’s paint, and more: just bring yourself! Suitable for ages 7+. Free […]

  • Story Garden: A Garden Collage

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    Performance Space

    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! Using decorative paper and layers of soft tissue paper, […]

  • Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Business Generator

    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 […]