Have an interest in science? Enjoy getting creative with words? Join Wendy from Daresbury Laboratory and Dan Worsley, children’s author and storyteller as they collaborate to create an extra-terrestrial event that mixes science fact and science fiction. Prepare to believe the unbelievable as Dan takes you on an interplanetary journey using his mind-boggling storytelling skills. […]
Join us for an afternoon of science-based fun brought to you by CHaOS (Cambridge Hands-On Science)! All CHaOS events are run by friendly student volunteers from the University of Cambridge, bringing a selection of their favourite experiments from across the sciences for you and your family to get involved with! Fun, informative and great for […]
Join us for a free interactive session inspired by the Summer Reading Challenge! Make wonderful paper flowers and find out how you can win prizes for reading. We’ll provide loads of colourful materials for you: just bring yourself! Suitable for children aged 4-11. Free entry - just drop in
Meet the Live Animals from ZooLab! Step into the wild garden of adventure and meet the amazing creatures from ZooLab! These real-life animal storytellers will take you on a journey through their own tales, full of slithers, scuttles, and surprises. Come face-to-face with nature’s most curious characters and discover the magic of their world! Suitable […]
Join us at Central Library for our school holidays arts and craft session! Make wonderful carnivorous plants and giant pompom flowers, and find out all about the Summer Reading Challenge! All materials provided. Suitable for all children. No need to book. Free - just drop in Please make a donation to support our Library Live […]
Join us for a special family craft session dedicated to South Asian Heritage Month. We’ll provide all the materials and teach you how to make marionettes! All welcome. Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
The Wise Owls are waiting! Join us in the Story Garden for a magical hour filled with Owl wisdom! Whether you're curious or just love a good story, the Wise Owls are ready to welcome you with a hoot! Suitable for children aged 4-11. Free entry - just drop in Please make a donation to […]
Join us at Central Library for this exciting session brought to you by National Football Museum! Every great game needs rules, but who says we can’t rewrite them? In this workshop, you’re the rule-maker of football. What do your laws of the game look like? Maybe every goal gets a dance-off, everyone wears capes, or […]
Join us at Central Library for a collaborative and fun session led by the National Football Museum! Half & half scarves tell a story of rivalries, friendships, big matches, and personal connections. Now, it’s your turn to create one that represents you! Pick your colours and patterns, choosing a simple design that reflect two sides […]
Calling all budding gardeners (pun unintended) and readers! Get potting at this fun interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide seeds, soil and pots, just bring yourself! We’ll also help you sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge, so you can win some wonderful prizes. What’s not to like? Free, no need to book. […]
To welcome bees and butterflies, we’ll start by planting beautiful, colourful flowers. But that’s not all—we’re going to get crafty too! Using decorative paper and layers of soft tissue paper, we’ll create a giant blooming flower collage. Each petal we add will remind us how important flowers are for pollination and how we can help […]
Does Friday afternoon and cinema sound like a good combo to you? Then join us at Manchester Central Library for a free film screening with themed crafts! We may even have popcorn! Suitable for children up to 12 years old. No need to book, free to drop in from 2.30pm. Film screening starts at 2.30pm. […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
