Manchester Libraries, Libraries Connected and Penguin Books invite you to join us for a special Friday evening with the hugely popular author Lesley Pearse. Lesley Pearse was told as a child that she had too much imagination for her own good. When she grew up she worked her way through a number of jobs, including […]
Celebrate #LibrariesWeek with Manchester Libraries and acclaimed author Sarah Butler. Sarah is a writer and literature activist who lives in Manchester. She has three novels published by Picador in the UK: Ten Things I’ve Learnt About Love, Before The Fire and Jack and Bet which was published in early 2020. In 2007, Sarah established the […]
For one day only Manchester Libraries will be screening a special storytime with local author Jade Calder. Join Jade as she reads from her new self-published children’s book “"Mummy...What is Black Lives Matter". Inspired by shared real life experiences of the Black Lives Matter protests with her young daughter, Jade’s book addresses the subject of […]
Tracing African Caribbean Ancestry – Who do you think you are? Join Ancestry Talks' Paul Crooks for this captivating account of how he traced his Black Caribbean ancestors enslaved on a sugar plantation in Jamaica, 200 years ago. In this masterclass, Paul captivates audiences with his unique account of how he traced his roots and […]
Tracing Windrush Ancestry: Secrets of the Passenger Lists There are calls from people of African & Caribbean descent not to forget the Windrush generation. “Did my parents or forebears come to England on the Empire Windrush? Or, did they arrive on some other ship? What do I know about their arrival? What can I find […]
Fantasy Landscapes with Simone Do you need a change of scene? Simone will help you create a masterpiece today. There is even a sew it yourself tip for those who need an extra challenge. Watch the Fantasy Landscapes session with Simone on Manchester Libraries Facebook page at 2pm on Monday 26 October Free online event
Snazzy Bookmarks with Simone Everybody needs a fabulous bookmark for some serious reading. Join Simone for some snazzy bookmark making: Watch the Snazzy Bookmarks session with Simone on Manchester Libraries Facebook page at 2pm on Wednesday 28 October Free online event
Join Henry Normal as he chats and shares poems with award-winning wordsmiths from Flapjack Press. With audience Q&A. A series of live stream events, 12 - 1pm each Wednesday from 14th July to 1st September. Brought to you by Flapjack Press, Manchester Libraries and New Poetry Society. What better way to spend your lunchtime? Free […]
To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month we’re hosting a film night where you get to decide the film we watch. The LGBTQIA+ Staff Network will be turning the Central Library Performance Space into the plaza for one night only, complete with popcorn! Monday 3rd February 2025 Doors open at 5pm. Film starts at 5:45pm on the […]
Springing into the new season, FULL VOLUME: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back with a brand new episode for April. Packed with fantastic features, the lead interview this month finds our host Alan Lynch going head-to-head with top political journalist Emma Barnett. Perhaps best known for hosting the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 and […]
Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode. Filled with all kinds of facts, features and library-based fun, this month's big interview finds Full Volume sitting down with esteemed artist, illustrator and all-round good guy Stanley Chow. From how The […]
With Summer in full swing Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns for its spectacular sixth edition. With more features than the complimentary newspapers in the BIPC, this month’s episode sees host Alan Lynch sitting down with acclaimed Manchester children’s author Kimberly Whittam. Kimberly’s new book ‘Quiet Storm’ has just been selected to be Manchester Libraries’ […]
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.
