• Little Reads Family Day with Chris Haughton & Daishu Ma

    Performance Space

    MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL Chris Haughton & Daishu Ma 10.00 – 10.45 Music & Drama Family Workshop 11.15 – 12.15 We are delighted to present a very special in person event […]

    £5
  • Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength

    Performance Space

    MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL What do you want to be when you grow up? Curated by Stormzy and the #Merky Books team, Superheroes is a new children’s book celebrating modern day heroes from […]

    £5
  • ScienceX: A free family fun day 1

    A free, interactive festival of exploration and experiments and a great chance for kids to discover the fun behind science and engineering. ScienceX is a festival like no other: bursting […]

  • ScienceX: A free family fun day 2

    A free, interactive festival of exploration and experiments and a great chance for kids to discover the fun behind science and engineering. ScienceX is a festival like no other: bursting […]

  • 1001 Inventions: Journeys from Alchemy to Chemistry

    Performance Space

    1001 Inventions invites families in Greater Manchester to join us on a fascinating learning journey and to unravel some mysteries from the science of CHEMISTRY. Fun and educational sessions will […]

  • Christmas Tree Traditions

    Performance Space

    We will be decorating 7 community Christmas trees in a range of traditional styles. Have a go at creating your own Christmas crafts and join our Manchester communities as they […]

  • Christmas Extravaganza

    Performance Space

    The whole family is invited to join us for Central Library’s Christmas celebrations! We’ll have choirs singing songs and carols, Christmas crafts for children and hot chocolate and festive treats […]

  • Chinese New Year Celebration

    Help us celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Central Library on one of our special Sunday openings. Join in the fun as we offer themed family activities and crafts […]

  • International Mother Language Day

    Performance Space

    Communities across Manchester will come together to enjoy an afternoon of celebration for all the family. Sharing their stories, language, music, dance and food, it is sure to be a […]

  • Cracking Crafts

    Lower Ground Floor Link

    Pop in to Central Library for cracking creativity. Make some spring and Easter themed crafts to celebrate the start of spring. Suitable for families with children under 12. Free - […]

  • Sunday Funday: A Royal Celebration

    Performance Space

    Enjoy a free, fun packed afternoon with lots to do for all the family as we come together to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. There wil be Jubilee themed art […]

  • Sunday Funday – See Myself in Books

    Performance Space

    Join in a range of family-friendly activities celebrating the joy of books and stories celebrating diversity. Relax in the story tent with our storyteller sharing stories with characters and authors/illustrators […]