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SUMMARY:French Storytime
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:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T140000
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SUMMARY:National Memorial Day of Hungary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful day of celebration of Hungarian independence organised by the Hungarian Consulate in Manchester. Watch special performances of traditional music and dances and meet the Hungarian community in Manchester. \nPlease note that this event will be in Hungarian. \nFree – please 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/national-memorial-day-of-hungary/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T143331Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Manga Drawing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Are you a manga fan aged 12-18 in Manchester? Join our FREE workshop with manga artist Inko and learn to draw manga with step-by-step instructions! \n\nIf you are you a young manga fan or interested in Japanese folktales and myths\, then why not join one of two hands-on workshop in Manchester Central Library led by manga artist Inko to learn more about manga and discover the fascinating world of Japanese yokai – monsters/spirits from Japanese folklore. Inko will teach you step-by-step how to draw one of the most famous yokai characters\, Kappa\, in the manga style! \nThese workshops are a great chance to learn more about manga and manga drawing skills\, Japanese myths and stories\, and ask questions to a professional manga artist. All materials will be provided on the day\, and you don’t need to have any experience to join in; all levels of drawing skill are welcome! \nPlease note that these workshops are for young people aged 12-18 only. If you are booking on behalf of someone\, you will be required to provide the name and age for each participant that you book for. \nBook a free place on the first session 12.30-1.30pm here: Japanese Manga Drawing Workshop (Manchester) for ages 12-18 Tickets\, Saturday\, Mar 21 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | Eventbrite \nBook a free place on the first session 2-3pm here: Japanese Manga Drawing Workshop (Manchester) for ages 12-18 Tickets\, Saturday\, Mar 21 from 2 pm to 3 pm | Eventbrite \nIf the sessions are sold out\, you will be placed on waiting list and will be contacted if spaces become available. \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/japanese-manga-drawing-workshops/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20250114T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T135208Z
UID:12953-1774695600-1774697400@librarylive.co.uk
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/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260224T161723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103745Z
UID:12956-1774706400-1774710000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. We will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish each session with a calming and mindful craft. Suitable for children aged 4+. \nBook your free spot on Eventbrite here \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/storytime-and-mindfulness-for-children-4-years/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20250723T124354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T132841Z
UID:11373-1775559600-1775561400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Little Movers and Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little groovers! Enjoy a fun\, high-energy session filled with music and dance. Get ready to show off some moves – we’ll bring the tunes! Most suitable for under 4s. \n Free 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/little-movers-and-shakers-3/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20240910T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T134831Z
UID:9338-1776250800-1776252600@librarylive.co.uk
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-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20240910T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T134831Z
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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-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260119T111656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T132804Z
UID:12558-1776517200-1776528000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Film Club
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special edition of the Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed crafts and a family classic on the library’s huge screen. Screenings start at 1.30pm – drop in from 1pm. Most suitable for under 12s. \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/family-film-club-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260302T111357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T135010Z
UID:13016-1776520800-1776524400@librarylive.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Arabic-Storytime-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20250114T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T135208Z
UID:13177-1777114800-1777116600@librarylive.co.uk
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/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20220202T114651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104248Z
UID:12971-1777118400-1777121100@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime
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-2026-03-14/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T154500
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260413T090847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T091241Z
UID:13380-1777125600-1777131900@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Taliesin - Puppet Theatre Performance and Puppet Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Manchester Central Library for a story of magic\, shape shifting and an epic chase – with puppets! \n\nPuppet theatre performance\, 2-3pm\nPuppet making workshop: 3-3:45pm\n\nMost suitable for ages 5+\, but for the whole family to enjoy. \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/taliesin-puppet-theatre-performance-and-puppet-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260415T142654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T142654Z
UID:13421-1777730400-1777734000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. \nWe will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish each session with a calming and mindful craft. \nSuitable for children aged 4+. \nBook your free spot via Eventbrite here. 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/storytime-and-mindfulness-for-children-4-years-2/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Reading,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260421T082203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T111923Z
UID:13457-1778331600-1778342400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Space Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future star explorers! Join us at Central Library for a space-themed day of fun as we celebrate the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester. Get ready for space hopping\, wacky experiments\, moon walking\, moon rock races\, and more! \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/central-library-family-space-adventures/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260413T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T134615Z
UID:13391-1778936400-1778947200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Film Club: Planetarium Go! Special
DESCRIPTION:Calling all space explorers – join us for a special edition of our Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed activities as we celebrate the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester. Most suitable for under 12s. Visit librarylive.co.uk for more information. \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/family-film-club-planetarium-go-special/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T081345Z
UID:4388-1778940000-1778943600@librarylive.co.uk
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/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T020353
CREATED:20260319T105340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160619Z
UID:13156-1779786000-1780160400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Half Term Holidays Programme
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some family fun over the holidays? Check out our full half-term activity programme. With crafts\, games\, and activities to be found across the library every day of the holidays\, come and discover a world of fun right here in the library. All materials will be provided – you just need to pack your imagination! \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 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/school-holidays-programme/
CATEGORIES:Family
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