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  • Punk: The Art of Rebellion

    First Floor Display Cases

    A new exhibition explores how punk exploded from the streets of 1970s Britain - raw, loud, and unapologetic. Born of crisis, it raged against capitalism, racism, and conformity. Through music, […]

  •  LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition

    Wolfson Reading Room and Lower Ground Floor

    2025 marks 50 years of queer hope and joy for LGBT Foundation—and the heart of the celebrations begins in the centre of Manchester. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund […]

  • From Page to Stage: 20 Years of Manchester Literature Festival

    Wolfson Reading Room

    Feast your eyes on two decades of literary magic with From Page to Stage, a photographic exhibition celebrating Manchester Literature Festival’s 20th anniversary.  This intimate collection of photos charts the Festival’s […]

  • South Manchester Camera Club Exhibition

    First Floor

    South Manchester Camera Club 2025 Exhibition of Members’ Images. SMCC welcomes everyone to visit Manchester Central library to view a wide selection of members’ images. Pictures have been captured across […]

  • Architecture for the People – Exhibition

    First Floor Exhibition Hall

    Architecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003 For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing […]

  • Stroboscopic Synergy

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Photographer Tracey Welch and five musicians from diverse musical backgrounds come together in an exploration of photography and music. A fascinating collaborative project and exhibition, inspiring new connections, shared experience […]

  • The Great Hall Exhibition

    Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space

    Manchester Town Hall closed in January 2018 and work then began on a labour of love: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to repair, protect and update this architectural masterpiece for future generations. The Great Hall […]

  • Funny Stuff – Exhibition

    Ground Floor

    A creative and humorous response to grief, memories and the stuff we accumulate, hoard and hate to let go, from Manchester comedy legend, Lipservice Theatre Company. Sue Ryding is one half […]

  • My Voice Travelling Exhibition

    First Floor

    Manchester Central Library and The Fed’s My Voice Project are proud to announce the launch of the My Voice Travelling Exhibition - a powerful public showcase of Holocaust Survivor life stories that have […]

  • Bridge of Sunflowers – Exhibition

    Ground Floor and Reading Room

    Drop by the Reading and Ground Floor Oculus area to see this compelling exhibition composed of artwork by young Ukrainian artists from the city of Lviv. This unique collection explores […]

  • VR Headset Experiences

    Ground Floor

    For three weeks in February, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of FREE digital experiences.  Get ready for brand new immersive experiences with David Attenborough, and Laika – The First Dog In Space. […]