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  • LEGO Club

    Lower Ground Floor

    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 […]

  • Fun Palaces

    Performance Space

    Get ready to celebrate Fun Palaces weekend at Central Library with a whole afternoon dedicated to the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most important festivals in the Chinese calendar! Join […]

  • Storytime and Mindfulness for Children

    Children's Library

    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 […]

  • Mandarin Storytime

    Children's Library

    Join our Mandarin Storytime. We will share the stories in Mandarin, then English. Have fun and learn new words! Suitable for children aged 4–7. Free - drop in Please make […]

  • Little Reads

    Children's Library

    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 […]

  • Manchester Literature Festival presents Little Reads Family Day

    Performance Space

    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 […]

  • Farsi Storytime

    Children's Library

    Join us for a fun and interactive storytime session in Farsi and English! Expect singing and crafts as we learn new words and make new friends. Suitable for children under […]

  • Moniza Hossain reads Ritu in the Sun

    Children's Library

    Join us for a storytime session with local author Moniza Hossain! Expect readings from Ritu in the Sun followed by a craft session where you will design your own rub-on […]

  • Once Upon an…Invention! by Science Owl

    Lower Ground Floor

    What if a story could inspire an invention? Join Science Owl and Dr Renee for a fun, hands-on workshop where reading meets creativity, imagination, and invention. We'll begin by reading […]

  • Match Day Mix-Up with Lioness Jill Scott!!

    Performance Space

    Join us at for a FREE afternoon of football-themed family fun this half term! We've partnered with British Gas and Barclays Women’s Super League for an afternoon of free activities. […]

  • Family Halloween at Manchester Central Library

    Performance Space

    Join us at Manchester Central Library for an afternoon of spooky storytelling and Halloween crafts! Programme 1pm-3:30pm Face Painting for Children (£2 per child – Performance Space) Please note: you […]