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SUMMARY:Little Movers and Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little groovers! Enjoy a fun\, high-energy session filled with music and dance. Get ready to show off some moves – we’ll bring the tunes! Most suitable for under 4s. \n Free entry – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-movers-and-shakers-3/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival\, Little Reads is a fun\, interactive workshop using drama\, dance\, songs\, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival\, Little Reads is a fun\, interactive workshop using drama\, dance\, songs\, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Family Film Club
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special edition of the Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed crafts and a family classic on the library’s huge screen. Screenings start at 1.30pm – drop in from 1pm. Most suitable for under 12s. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/family-film-club-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Arabic Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Central Library’s Children Library to hear stories and sing songs in Arabic and English.\n\nLearn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just drop in. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/arabic-storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:Polish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-storytime/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Hola! Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time monthly sessions\, where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary\, whilst having fun. We end each session making a simple craft related to the story. \nSuitable for children aged 4-7 \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spanish-storytime-2026-03-14/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Taliesin - Puppet Theatre Performance and Puppet Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Manchester Central Library for a story of magic\, shape shifting and an epic chase – with puppets! \n\nPuppet theatre performance\, 2-3pm\nPuppet making workshop: 3-3:45pm\n\nMost suitable for ages 5+\, but for the whole family to enjoy. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/taliesin-puppet-theatre-performance-and-puppet-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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