Out of This World!
Have an interest in science? Enjoy getting creative with words? Join Wendy from Daresbury Laboratory and Dan Worsley, children’s author and storyteller as they collaborate to create an extra-terrestrial event […]
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Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library
FeaturedWhich musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others […]
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‘Oasis Week’ rolls into Manchester Central Library
FeaturedThis Summer, OASIS, make their highly anticipated return to their hometown and Central Library are getting ready to Roll With It. As the Gallagher brothers prepare to rock Heaton Park, […]
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Plant Your Story Garden!
FeaturedLower Ground FloorCalling all budding gardeners (pun unintended) and readers! Get potting at this fun interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide seeds, soil and pots, just bring yourself! We’ll also […]
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Cultural Welcome Week – 6-12 October
FeaturedGround FloorCalling all students! Manchester Central Library is getting involved with the Oxford Road Corridor's #CulturalWelcomeWeek. With events in venues up and down Oxford Road 6-12 October, at Central Library we're […]
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Meet the Manchester Titans!
FeaturedLower Ground FloorJoin us on the Lower Ground Floor of Manchester Central Library for an afternoon of fun and crafts provided by legendary American Football Club: Manchester Titans! You might even get […]
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BIG BOOK QUIZ!
Performance SpaceCelebrate World Book Night with us! It's World Book Night, so how could you miss the ultimate book quiz at Central Library. Join us for an evening celebrating your love […]
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Space-themed day of fun
Calling all future star explorers to St Peter’s Square this Spring! As the city keenly awaits the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester this May, Central Library is delighted to confirm some […]
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Space-themed Day of Family Film Fun
Calling all future star explorers to St Peter’s Square this Spring! As the city keenly awaits the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester this May, Central Library is delighted to confirm some […]
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Conversation Club
Featured RecurringGround Floor (Handling Tables)Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. Free – just drop in. Please […]
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Storytelling & Moving Image Showcase: A Schools Takeover
Performance SpaceThis June, Manchester Central Library hosts the showcase for SNE Studios Storytelling & Moving Image pilot – a programme delivered in partnership with St Peter’s RC High School and Manchester […]
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Conversation Club
FeaturedGround Floor (Handling Tables)Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. Free – just drop in. Please […]
25 Jun 2026
Music Q&A: ‘It’s Time the Tale Were Told – A People’s History of the Smiths’
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