BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Library Live - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://librarylive.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Library Live
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260421T082203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T111923Z
UID:13457-1778331600-1778342400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Space Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future star explorers! Join us at Central Library for a space-themed day of fun as we celebrate the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester. Get ready for space hopping\, wacky experiments\, moon walking\, moon rock races\, and more! \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/central-library-family-space-adventures/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/central-library-family-space-adventures_crop.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260413T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T134615Z
UID:13391-1778936400-1778947200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Film Club: Planetarium Go! Special
DESCRIPTION:Calling all space explorers – join us for a special edition of our Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed activities as we celebrate the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester. Most suitable for under 12s. Visit librarylive.co.uk for more information. \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/family-film-club-planetarium-go-special/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Family-Film-Club-Planetarium-Go-Special-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260319T105340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T100442Z
UID:13156-1779786000-1780160400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Half Term Holidays Programme
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some family fun over the holidays? Check out our full half-term activity programme. With crafts\, games\, and activities to be found across the library every day of the holidays\, come and discover a world of fun right here in the library. All materials will be provided – you just need to pack your imagination! \n\nChildren’s crafts for Eid\n\nTuesday 26 May\, 2-4pm\nLower Ground Floor\nJoin us at Central Library for an interactive craft workshop as we prepare for Eid. We will provide all the materials to make Eid-themed bookmarks\, just bring yourself! Suitable for children. Free entry\, just drop in. \n\nDucklee Adventures Storytime\n\nWednesday 27 May\, 2-3pm\nChildren’s Library (Lower Ground Floor)\n\n\nJoin local children’s author Sabrina Martins Alauf for a gentle storytelling and colouring session inspired by her children’s book series\, Ducklee Adventures. Children and families will meet Ducklee\, a curious and kind-hearted little duck who explores friendship\, discovery and gentle adventures. The session will include an introduction to the story\, an interactive chat with the children and Ducklee-themed colouring activities. Free entry\, just drop in.\n\n\nRailway-themed Crafts\n\nWednesday 27 May\, 2-3.30pm\nLower Ground Floor\nJoin us for an interactive craft session as we draw the curtain on the 200th anniversary of the invention of the modern railway. We’ll be making some lovely paper trains and a colourful railway track. Suitable for children aged 4-10. All materials provided\, just bring yourself. Free entry\, just drop in.\n\n\nFarsi Storytime\n\n\nThursday 28 May\, 11-12\nChildren’s Library (Lower Ground Floor)\nJoin us for a fun and interactive storytime session in Farsi and English! Expect singing and crafts as we learn new words and make new friends. Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free entry\, just drop in.\n\nPolish Heritage Month Family Crafts\n\nThursday 28 May\, 1-4pm\nPerformance Space\nJoin us for a fun and interactive craft session for children aged 4-7. We will be celebrating Polish Heritage Month by creating cardboard radios\, and much more! We’ll provide all the materials\, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Free entry\, just drop in.\n\n\nLEGO Robotics Workshops (children)\n\n\nFriday 29 May\, 2-4pm \nLower Ground Floor\nIn this hands-on LEGO robotics workshop\, children work in small teams to design and build their own racing robots without step-by-step instructions\, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. They then program their robots using simple block-based coding to detect and avoid obstacles using motion sensors. Once complete\, robots are tested through fun challenges\, racing and navigating courses\, combining engineering\, teamwork and creativity in an engaging session. Recommended age: 8-13. Free entry\, just drop in.\n\n\nItalian Storytime\n\nSaturday 30 May\, 11.30am-12 noon \nChildren’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nOur monthly sessions are interactive and fun\, involving a blend of themed stories\, rhymes and a final craft activity. Learn new phrases while gesturing\, chanting and singing. We can’t wait to meet you! Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. Free – just drop in.\n\n\nSpanish Storytime\n\n\nSaturday 30 May\, 12pm–12.45pm\nChildren’s Library (Lower Ground Floor)\nHola! Join María at our monthly sessions to listen to a story in Spanish\, learn phrases and vocabulary\, and have fun! We end each session with a simple craft to make something related to the story. Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. Free – just drop in.\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 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/school-holidays-programme/
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Central-Library-Half-Term-Activity-Programme-2-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260508T085654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T085909Z
UID:13627-1779890400-1779894000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ducklee Adventures Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join local children’s author Sabrina Martins Alauf for a gentle storytelling and colouring session inspired by her children’s book series\, Ducklee Adventures. Children and families will meet Ducklee\, a curious and kind-hearted little duck who explores friendship\, discovery and gentle adventures. The session will include an introduction to the story\, an interactive chat with the children and Ducklee themed colouring activities. \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 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/ducklee-adventures-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ducklee-Adventures.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260508T090216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T090327Z
UID:13632-1779890400-1779895800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Railway Themed Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive craft session as we draw the curtain on the 200th anniversary of the invention of the modern railway. We’ll be making some lovely paper trains and a colourful railway track. Suitable for children aged 4-10. All materials provided\, just bring yourself. \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/railway-themed-crafts/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Railway-themed-crafts-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260508T090617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T090617Z
UID:13638-1779966000-1779969600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farsi Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive storytime session in Farsi and English! Expect singing and crafts as we learn new words and make new friends. Suitable for children aged 4-7. \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/farsi-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Farsi-Storytime.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260508T090908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T090908Z
UID:13641-1779973200-1779984000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Polish Heritage Month Family Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive craft session for children aged 4-7. We will be celebrating Polish Heritage Month by creating cardboard radios\, and much more! We’ll provide all the materials\, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! \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/polish-heritage-month-family-crafts/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Polish-Heritage-Month-Family-Crafts-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T044307
CREATED:20260508T091326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T091326Z
UID:13644-1780063200-1780070400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:LEGO Robotics Workshops
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on LEGO robotics workshop for children. Children work in small teams to design and build your own racing robots without step-by-step instructions\, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. They then program their robots using simple block-based coding to detect and avoid obstacles using motion sensors. Once complete\, robots are tested through fun challenges\, racing and navigating courses\, combining engineering\, teamwork and creativity in an engaging session. \nRecommended age: 8-13. \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/lego-robotics-workshops/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lego-robotics-workshop.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR