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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge Singing Puppet Craft Fun!
DESCRIPTION: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 this exciting craft session! Suitable for ages 4-11.  \nFree entry\, just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/summer-reading-challenge-singing-puppet-craft-fun/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T153000
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T140000
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SUMMARY:Pride Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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 books. Then get crafty! Create your own protest signs and noise-makers\, to celebrate in style and make your voice heard! We will also have a range of LGBTQIA+ children’s books out to have a look at – share your favourites and discover something new! Suitable for children aged 4-7 and their families. \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/pride-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T004320
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SUMMARY:Film Fridays
DESCRIPTION: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 in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Suitable for children up to 12 years old.  \nFree entry\, just drop in.  \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/film-fridays/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T004320
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T103345Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T004320
CREATED:20260302T111357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T103439Z
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SUMMARY:Arabic Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Central Library’s Children Library to hear stories and sing songs in Arabic and English.\n\nLearn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just drop in. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/arabic-storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260825T004320
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SUMMARY:Polish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T004320
CREATED:20240910T125042Z
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival\, Little Reads is a fun\, interactive workshop using drama\, dance\, songs\, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Italian Kids present La Pimpa
DESCRIPTION:Join Italian Kids for a fun-filled afternoon and celebrate La Pimpa\, the beloved Italian children’s book character created by Altan. Enjoy themed crafts\, stories and games! Italian Kids is an association of Italian-speaking parents who meet regularly to allow their children to make new friends\, play\, sing and practise Italian together. \nFree entry – book tickets here or click Book Now below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/italian-kids-present-la-pimpa/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T124500
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SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime (European Day of Languages Special)
DESCRIPTION:Hola! Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time monthly sessions\, where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary\, whilst having fun. We end each session making a simple craft related to the story. \nSuitable for children aged 4-7 \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spanish-storytime-2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T004320
CREATED:20260302T111115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104346Z
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SUMMARY:French Storytime (European Day of Languages Special)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Central Library’s French Storytime session.\n\nListen to stories in French and English\, learn new words and make new friends! \nSuitable for children aged 4-7. \nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/french-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Little Reads Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a joyful day of stories\, theatre\, music\, dancing\, crafts and family fun. Help create some magical shoes with The Elves and the Shoemaker in an interactive show from Peoplescape Theatre\, packed with music\, puppetry\, clowning and storytelling. Strut your stuff with author and West End musical theatre star Robert Tregoning in a confidence-boosting event inspired by his latest picture book Dylan\, Daisy and the Disco Ball. Explore storytelling through movement with dancer Magdalen Bartlett. Book tickets for the individual events and drop in for some free crafts. Suitable for ages 3+. \nA Manchester Literature Festival event supported by Library Live.  \nBooking links:   \nThe Elves and the Shoemaker\, 10.30am – 11.15am | £6 – Book tickets here \nDance with Magdalen Bartlett\, 12 – 12.40pm | Free but booking recommended – Book tickets here \nRobert Tregoning – Dylan\, Daisy and the Disco Ball\, 1.30pm – 2.15pm | £6 – Book tickets here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-little-reads-family-day/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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