Central Library: Ten Years of Success
Wolfson Reading RoomManchester Central Library is celebrating ten years since its major transformation, and 90 years since its grand opening by King George V on 17 July 1934. This display in the […]
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See My World: Connected Fragments
First Floor Exhibition HallAn international exchange exhibition bringing together the worlds of Nigerian diaspora artists Chigozie obi, Daniel Oyegade and Dou, as they crack and connect the mirrors of their heritage, history and […]
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Foundation Art and Design Students from The Manchester College have brought the Art School’s ethos of research to the heart of Manchester Central Library's iconic Wolfson Reading Room. Each student […]
A Northern Life – it’s not all about Margaret
First Floor Display CasesLorraine Rudyard creates three-dimensional sculptures using recycled materials and vintage finds, encapsulated in story boxes. Her work is very Northern and what you will see are closely observed people and […]
Migration Stories North West Exhibition & Preview
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubA history of migration in and out of North West England told through 100 stories from Roman times to the present day. Explore the region’s long history of migration and […]
Our Town Hall – Portraits of a Workforce
First Floor Exhibition HallOur latest first-floor exhibition comes courtesy of the team currently working on the Our Town Hall Project to repair, renovate and refurbish Manchester's iconic Town Hall. Extraordinarily little is known […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
