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SUMMARY:Vintage & Vinyl Fair
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Central Library Vintage & Vinyl Fair this Autumn! \nPart of the Cultural Welcome Week at Central Library\, this new fair promises to be a vibrant forum for fashionistas and creatives to browse\, buy and sell amongst the books. \nSetting-up shop in the historic Henry Watson Music Library for the first time\, this event will be a unique opportunity for our pre-loved and upcycled items a new kind of shelf life\, right here in Manchester city centre. \nWith a wide range of stalls throughout the library offering everything from vintage fashion to to vinyl records\, jewellery to CDs and much more\, the fair promises to be a great opportunity upgrade your wardrobe\, grab a bargain\, and spend an afternoon with likeminded folks in the cosy confines of our music library. \nWith live DJs and an array of stalls for every taste\, The Central Library Vintage & Vinyl Fair is free entry and takes places on Saturday 10th October 2026\, 11am-3pm. \nPlease drop in! \n** TRADERS **\nIn the run-up to the fair\, we are on the lookout for aspiring entrepreneurs who prize themselves on their quality second-hand goods – whether it’s vinyl\, vintage\, retro\, and beyond – to come and host a stall.\n\nThe fee for a stall is just £10. If you would like to apply to be a trader at the event\, please contact:\nhenrywatsonmusiclibrary@manchester.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Cult Manchester X Central Library Creative Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Author and journalist David Nolan launches his rising Manchester-focused media platform with a creative networking event and exclusive talk. \n\n\n\n\nIn the three months since its launch the Cult Manchester website has unleashed a series of reassuringly strange stories about Manchester and its pop culture legacy. \nThese include: \n– Finding Ian Curtis’ record collection \n– Tracking down the last two pieces of an iconic Castlefield mural \n– Revealing what really happened behind the scenes of the cult/camp classic TV show Ghost Hunting with Girls Aloud. \nAnd on Thursday 19 November at 6pm\, Central Library will be hosting a pop up launch/creative social with Cult Manchester. \nThe ‘cults’ will be explaining what they do and why they’re doing it. They’ll also publish their latest scoop live before your very eyes! \nThen it’s your turn – are you involved in cult things that need amplifying? \nCome and talk to the cults about them… \n+++ \nThursday 19th November. 6pm @ Henry Watson Music Library. First Floor\, Central Library. \nFree – reserve a place on Eventbrite here!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/cult-manchester-x-central-library-creative-pop-up/
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SUMMARY:Yalda Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Yalda celebration with Golestan Kids! ✨ \n\n\n\n\nYalda Night is a beautiful and important tradition for Persian-speaking families — a time to come together\, celebrate and create special memories with our children. \nDesigned especially for children under 5\, our Yalda celebration will be filled with festive decorations\, Persian stories and poems\, music\, fun activities and delicious Yalda treats. \nEach child must attend with at least one adult\, with a maximum of two adults per child. \nGolestan Kids is run entirely by volunteers. If you’d like to support the event\, you can donate any amount you feel comfortable with. Every contribution helps us with the cost of organising and running the celebration. ❤️ \nPlaces are limited\, so please make sure to book your Family Ticket in advance. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate Yalda with you and your little ones! \nEvent Times: 11:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday\, 12th December. \nTICKETS\nAll are welcome and tickets are pay-what-you-can! Available HERE \nSuggested donation of £10. All proceeds to Golestan Kids to assist with costs for the event. \nFamilies can donate whatever amount they may feel comfortable with.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/yalda-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Author Q&A: 'The Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics'
DESCRIPTION: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‘. \nThe Edinburgh Fringe: The Showbiz Olympics is an insider’s guide into the mechanics\, triumphs\, and chaotic magic of the world’s largest arts festival. Drawing on first-hand experience and interviews with over 100 performers\, producers\, directors\, and critics—as well as around 50 audience members—the book reveals what it really takes to navigate and succeed at the Fringe. \nAs Matthew discusses his latest work\, expect exclusive insights and anecdotes from leading figures in theatre\, comedy\, and broadcasting\, who feature in the book\, including: \n\nFrancesca Moody (Olivier Award-winning producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer)\nLucy Moss & Toby Marlow (creators of the global smash-hit musical SIX)\nHenry Lewis\, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields (writers of The Play That Goes Wrong)\nComedians Arthur Smith and Ahir Shah\nCritic Kate Copstick and broadcaster Iain Dale\nA special contribution from Succession star Brian Cox\n\n+++ \nMatthew Partridge is an enthusiastic playwright and director; he has attended the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2021 and has successfully put on shows since 2024. \nHis day job is Shares Editor of MoneyWeek\, Britain’s largest weekly investment magazine\, and he has written two books on investing Superinvestors and Investing Explained. He graduated from Durham and a Doctorate from the London School of Economics. \n+++ \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-can! Available HERE on the links below.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to assist with future activities.
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