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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 […]

  • Conversation Club

    Featured Recurring
    Ground 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 […]

  • Storytelling & Moving Image Showcase: A Schools Takeover

    Performance Space

    This 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 […]

  • Conversation Club

    Featured
    Ground 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 […]

  • The Puppet Folk Experience!

    LAST FEW TICKETS!! Manchester Libraries are so excited to welcome the wonderful Puppet Folk Experience to Central Library this August. It's going to be the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational show!! […]

  • Muslim Dads Read Too!

    Children's Library

    Join publishing house Little Hibba for a special event inviting Muslim dads to come along and enjoy reading with their little ones! Bring the whole family to Manchester Central Library's […]

  • Play: The ReUnion

    Henry Watson Music Library

    The ReUnion is a powerful live performance celebrating the Cultural Heritage, Music and Memories of the cast consisting of women of African/Caribbean descent who are honoured to be 'Embracing Their […]

  • Chess Drop In (Cultural Welcome Week)

    Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

    Calling all chess players! Head to our handling tables area and put your skills to the test. Meet other players and meet your match at this informal and fun drop-in […]

  • Vintage & Vinyl Fair

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Get ready for the Central Library Vintage & Vinyl Fair this Autumn! Part of the Cultural Welcome Week at Central Library, this new fair promises to be a vibrant forum […]

  • Cult Manchester X Central Library Creative Pop Up

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Author and journalist David Nolan launches his rising Manchester-focused media platform with a creative networking event and exclusive talk. In the three months since its launch the Cult Manchester website […]

  • Yalda Celebration

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Join us for a special Yalda celebration with Golestan Kids! ✨ Yalda Night is a beautiful and important tradition for Persian-speaking families — a time to come together, celebrate and […]

  • Author Q&A: ‘The Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics’

    Henry Watson Music Library

    This Spring, the Henry Watson Music Library at Central Library welcomes playwright, journalist, and performer Matthew Partridge to talk about his new book 'The Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics'. The […]