• Fun Palaces

    Performance Space

    'Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist' Come along to the Fun Palace for a day filled with crafts, skills, demonstrations and activities. Listen, watch, take part, share and get inspired! You'll find Fun Palaces across the […]

  • Family Reading Day

    Performance Space

    Join us for a day of fictional fun as popular children’s authors, illustrators and performers bring stories to life. Be sure to pack your imagination, and take an unforgettable journey […]

    £4
  • Dashehra Diwali Mela: Lantern making workshops

    City Library

    Make a fabulous lantern for Dashehra Diwali Mela celebrations at these free family workshops. All those taking part in either workshop will join the main procession onSaturday 20 October, leading […]

  • Dashehra Diwali Mela: Lantern making workshops

    City Library

    Make a fabulous lantern for Dashehra Diwali Mela celebrations at these free family workshops. All those taking part in either workshop will join the main procession onSaturday 20 October, leading […]

  • Science@Central

    Performance Space

    Drop in to Central Library for the day and experience the thrill of science. From doodle pens to getting hands on some of our amazing treasures there will be so […]

  • Ibn Al-Haytham: Mysteries of How We See

    Performance Space

    Celebrate Manchester Science Festival and join 1001 Inventions to discover the world of 11th century Arabian scientist, Ibn Al-Haytham. Watch legendary actor Omar Sharif in an exciting short film, explore […]

  • Ibn Al-Haytham: Mysteries of How We See

    Performance Space

    Celebrate Manchester Science Festival and join 1001 Inventions to discover the world of 11th century Arabian scientist, Ibn Al-Haytham. Watch legendary actor Omar Sharif in an exciting short film, explore […]

  • Junior Jam: Rock ‘n’ Roll Ukuleles

    Children's Library

    Free jam-packed music session for children aged 4-8. Help your little ones develop their musical skills in a fun, friendly and accessible way. Presented by creative music charity Brighter Sound […]

  • Ibn Al-Haytham: Mysteries of How We See

    Performance Space

    Celebrate Manchester Science Festival and join 1001 Inventions to discover the world of 11th century Arabian scientist, Ibn Al-Haytham. Watch legendary actor Omar Sharif in an exciting short film, explore […]

  • Family Halloween Party

    Dare you spend a spooky evening inside Central Library? We are opening our doors for a very special Halloween Party! We've heard rumours that Dracula and his Bride will be […]

    £2.99
  • Saturday Spectacular: World War One Remembered

    Performance Space

    An afternoon for all with a talk on Manchester Hill, a chance to handle original World War One archives with Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society, find out about the […]

  • Manchester Print Fair: Winter Fair

    Performance Space

    Join Manchester Print Fair for a day of shopping from local independent makers, fun and festive workshops for all the family, curated by partners G.F SMITH papers, and sit for […]