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  • Read to the Beat: School Holidays Programme

    School’s out and the Summer Reading Challenge is in! Join us at Central Library and discover a jam-packed programme of free activities for the whole family! From Lego clubs to […]

  • STEM Club

    Lower Ground Floor

    Put your lab coat and goggles on and join us for an interactive session that will get you excited about science!  Expect spectacular hands-on experiments and lots of fun! Suitable […]

  • Film Fridays

    Recurring
    Performance Space

    Unleash the musical theatre kid in you with this programme of music-themed films! Watch a family classic on the library’s huge screen, get involved in music-themed crafts and find out how you can take part […]

  • Colouring to Music

    Recurring
    Children's Library

    Join us for a relaxed colouring session in the children’s library. Let yourself be transported by the music and use the materials provided to create your next masterpiece. Perfect for those who want […]

  • Cosplay Teen Event

    Performance Space

    Join us for this accessible and inclusive cosplay event for teens that has been co-created with young people. Come in your best cosplay outfit, it might be bought or made by […]

  • Can You Dig It? Britannica Summer Challenge

    Lower Ground Floor

    Join us for Britannica Education’s “Can You Dig It?” Summer Reading event. This fossil-tastic drop-in event will provide a fun, dinosaur-themed activity kit to every attendee and the opportunity for […]

  • Film Fridays

    Recurring
    Performance Space

    Unleash the musical theatre kid in you with this programme of music-themed films! Watch a family classic on the library’s huge screen, get involved in music-themed crafts and find out how you can take part […]

  • Muslim Dads Read Too!

    Children's Library

    Join publishing house Little Hibba for a special event inviting Muslim dads to come along and enjoy reading with their little ones! Bring the whole family to Manchester Central Library's […]

  • Colouring to Music

    Recurring
    Children's Library

    Join us for a relaxed colouring session in the children’s library. Let yourself be transported by the music and use the materials provided to create your next masterpiece. Perfect for those who want […]

  • Summer Reading Challenge Singing Puppet Craft Fun!

    Lower Ground Floor

    Join artist Caroline for a fun, free Summer Reading Challenge activity! Get ready to sing, play, and create! Warm up your vocal cords and bring your puppet to life in […]

  • Pride Storytime

    Children's Library

    Kick off your Pride weekend early with a special family story and craft session at Manchester Central Library. Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with songs, rhymes and Pride-themed picture […]

  • Film Fridays

    Recurring
    Performance Space

    Unleash the musical theatre kid in you with this programme of music-themed films! Watch a family classic on the library’s huge screen, get involved in music-themed crafts and find out how you can take part […]