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Summer Reading Challenge – Amazing Flying and Flapping Creations

Join Jill to make some wonderful flying creatures, butterflies, bats, birds, whatever you wish to create.  Why not drop and have a go at making your own. Suitable for families with children aged 12 and under. Free - drop in - please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Circus skills

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Come and try your hand at spinning plates, diablo, feather balancing and juggling with The Circus House. The friendly team will be on hand to help you learn some new skills! Suitable for all ages and abilities Free - to book contact 0161 234 1983

Summer Reading Challenge – Bridge Building Challenge

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How strong is paper? Could you make a bridge out of newspaper? Why not come along and take our challenge? Find out if you can make a structure strong enough to hold a heavy weight. Surprise yourself and amaze your friends in this fun activity. Suitable for 7-12 year olds Free - just drop in

Little Reads Family Day

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Looking for a fun way to introduce children to important environmental issues? Sarah Roberts, author of the acclaimed Somebody Swallowed Stanley, will be sharing her latest beautifully illustrated book Somebody Woke Wilson. For millions of years, Wilson has slept toasty deep underground, along with billions of other carbon atoms. But when Wilson is suddenly woken, he is […]

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History of Carnival Workshops by Linford Sweeney

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The history of Caribbean Carnivals is much more complex than many realise.  Carnival has origins based in colonialism and religious conversion, but it has now become a festival and celebration tied to freedom and emancipation from slavery.  Learn about how established African-Caribbean communities transferred the traditions associated with carnival to Manchester as we explore the […]

Sunday Winter Warmer!

Come in from the cold to our Sunday Winter Warmer – a special Sunday afternoon opening for the family to have some fun and keep toasty. We'll have crafts, entertainment and nice treats. Suitable for families. Free – please make a donation to support our cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation […]

Half-Term Activity for Children

Lwr Ground floor - City Library

Behind The Lens is this year's theme for LGBT+ history month. Join us to celebrate at our animation workshop inspired by popular culture. All are welcome at this free drop-in. This activity is suitable for ages 8+ Free - just drop in - please consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can, […]

Children’s Music Activities

Henry Watson Music Library

Join us for a day of children’s music activities! 11:30 - Rhyme Time Stories and songs. 12:20 - HWML instruments A brief showing of some of the music library’s instruments, originating in different time periods and places around the world. Feel free to ask questions! 12:40 - Children’s instruments Xylophones, maracas, triangles, ukuleles and much […]

International Women’s Day Festival Event

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Directly after Manchester’s City Council’s Walk for Women, the celebration continues here with a festival event featuring musical performances, speeches from influential and strong women in and around Manchester, Mexican dance, spoken word, and an amazing African fashion show! Find out more about the work going on in Manchester’s communities at the variety of information […]

Sunday Funday – Festival of Libraries Celebration

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Join us for an afternoon of fun with the family as we celebrate the Festival of Libraries, showcasing what Central Library has to offer and including our amazing crafts and face painting offers, amongst many other treats. Free – drop in – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one […]

Craftivism

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Manchester Histories is excited to be working in partnership with Scary Little Girls and Greenham Women Everywhere to bring three fantastic events to Manchester Histories Hub and the Performance Space in Manchester Central Library from Monday 7 – Tuesday 8 August.  Join us as Common Ground explores the stories and significance of Greenham Common protest camps […]

The Lowry Saturday Spectacular Takeover

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Join The Lowry team at Central Library to get a taste of their newest free family exhibition: Julia and Axel – celebrating 30 Years of Favourite Stories. From arts and crafts to interactive storytelling and engaging workshops, plus a chance to watch one of the stories on the big screen, the whole family can have fun […]