• 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

  • Christmas Extravaganza

    Performance Space

    Get your festive season underway with our annual family extravaganza.  Listen to a fantastic line-up of local choirs and bands, create your own Christmas crafts and enjoy a mince pie […]

  • Saturday Take Over

    It’s a children’s take over today! Manchester school children have chosen a Victorian and Time Travelling theme for the activities and content for our popular January family spectacular. Pop in […]

  • Holocaust Memorial Day 2019

    On this day of reflection we will be screening the UK Premier of the film, Who Will Write Our History, which tells the story of historian Emanuel Ringelblum who defied […]

  • Chinese New Year Celebration

    Come and welcome in the Year of the Pig at Central Library! Beginning with a Lion Dance at the front of the Library to let the new year in, there […]

  • Clore Art Studio Costume Factory

    Lower Ground Floor Link

    In preparation for World Book Day on the 7 March, let us help you get your character ideas flowing and costumes started! Come along for inspiration and assistance in designing, […]