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SUMMARY:Christmas Silent Disco!
DESCRIPTION:The ever popular Retro Silent Disco returns for a Christmas Special at Central Library!\nJoin DJ John for a night of 70’s\, 80’s and 90’s hits\, with a sprinkling of Manchester bands and festive classics throughout. Bar open all night. Christmas jumpers and party gear recommended! \nDoors open 8pm. \nTickets are still the bargain £10 ( now with NO booking fee!) We’ve also got concessionary tickets and a ‘Four4Three’ bargain bundle! \nClick ‘Book Now’ button below or this Eventbrite booking link
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/christmas-silent-disco-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance,Party
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SUMMARY:ABBA: Over 50's Party!
DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.\nIT’S THE ABBA OVER 50’S PARTY! \nTake a chance on a super trouper afternoon at Central Library. Two hours of Abba classics to celebrate Older People’s Day! \n\n\nFeaturing the fab solo Abba tribute artist ‘One of Us’! \nMama Mia * Money Money Money * Fernando * Super Trouper * SOS * One of Us *   * Take a Chance * Lay Your Love On Me * Gimme Gimme * Thank You For The Music * Dancing Queen * Does Your Mother Know * Voulez-Vous * Chiquitita * \nAll over 50’s and family and friends welcome. Tables seat 8 people so larger groups may not be seated together. \nAs an extra treat\, we’ll be offering free hot drinks and cake at the interval. You can also get a discount on a range of food and drinks at the Central Library Cafe. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/abba-over-50s-party/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance,Party
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SUMMARY:Christmas Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for a special Sunday opening as we celebrate all things Christmas. Bring the whole family and get stuck in our craft sessions\, listen to Christmas carols perform by local choirs\, including Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music\, and much more! \nPerformance Programme \nGround Floor \n12 noon – Loreto Big Band \n12.45  – Chinese Community Choir from Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music \n1.30  – Manchester Community Choir \n2.15 – Streetwise Opera \n3.00 – Manchester Musical Youth \nMusic Library \n12.15-1pm – Stretford Ukulele \n2-2.30 – Chinese Community Choir from Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music \n+ Christmas family crafts throughout the afternoon \nSuitable for families. \nFree – drop in. Please 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/christmas-family-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family,Party
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SUMMARY:BIG BOOK QUIZ!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Book Night with us!\n\n\n\nIt’s World Book Night\, so how could you miss the ultimate book quiz at Central Library.\nJoin us for an evening celebrating your love of reading with quizzes\, party games\, prizes and the odd surprise challenge! Our cafe will also be open serving snacks\, cakes and a range of coffees\, beer and wine all evening.\nTickets available here!!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/big-book-quiz/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Culture,Party
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Space-themed day of fun
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future star explorers to St Peter’s Square this Spring! \nAs the city keenly awaits the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester this May\, Central Library is delighted to confirm some special intergalactic events for all the family. \nOn Saturday 9 May\, brace yourself for an afternoon of space hopping\, wacky experiments\, moon walking\, moon rock races\, and more! \nClustered around the Performance Space on the ground floor of Central Library\, all of these stellar events within the library will be completely FREE to attend. \nYou can see the full itinerary below – just drop in…. \nSaturday 9 May\, Performance Space\, 1-4pm\, FREE Activity Plan:  \n\n1-4pm Performance Space 2+3: Kids disco with space-themed competitions and crafts including moon rock races\, space hoppers race\, hoola hoop challenge\, build-an-alien craft\n1-2pm Performance Space 1: Science session delivered by Love Science\n2-3pm Performance Space 1: Space-themed storytime session delivered by Tessa Singh\, author of Little Bob saves the world\n\n*****\nPlanetarium Go! Manchester is an immersive pop-up planetarium experience that invites audiences of all ages to explore the wonders of the universe in a truly unique way. Inside a large spherical dome\, visitors are surrounded by a 360º screen that transforms astronomy and science films into an unforgettable journey through space. \nPopping-up in St Peter’s Square\, Manchester (just outside the Central Library) between 1-23 May\, tickets for all planetarium experiences can be purchased in advance here: Planetarium Go Manchester \n****** \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/space-themed-day-of-fun/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Party,Science
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SUMMARY:LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:#LoveStoriesEtc romance festival is returning for a third year to Manchester Central Library on 17th and 18th July 2026 for two packed days of exciting author panels\, industry expert led workshops\, and creative sessions! \n  \nLAST FEW TICKETS HERE.\n  \nThe schedule for Friday 17th July includes… \n‘How to Boss Booktok’ with Ash Jayy from The Picture of Romance \n‘What Can an Editor do for You?’ with freelance editor Caroline Hogg \nA writer’s advice session hosted by the Romantic Novelists’ Association \n‘How to look Professional Online on a Budget’ with Branding Expert and Photographer\, Claire Gardner from The Authors Lounge \nA Book Bedazzling Party \nKindly sponsored by Vinci Books. Escape to the sun with a Sublime Retreats romance by Joy Skye!  \nA Booklovers tour of Manchester \nA Silent Reading Social Event \nWhy Romance Readers Should Rule The World with Bella North \nOn Saturday 18th\, we’re spoiling you with a bumper Author Day including –  \n Rosie Walsh\, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn\, Kate Lord Brown\,  \nCal Speet\, Rachel Hore\, Jessica George\,  \nCressida McLaughlin\, Kiley Dunbar\, Rufaro Faith Mazarura\,  \nLiz Fenwick\, Holly Hepburn\, Chloe Seager\,  \nBella Osborne\, Jill Mansell\, Kirstie Pelling\, \nRachel Wood\, Libby Page\, Beth Moran\, Megan Clawson \nBianca Gillam\, Matt Cain MBE\, Ellis Hunter \nJack Strange\, Tessa Bickers\,  \nCatrin Cadogan\, Roxy Dunn\, Annie Lord  \nRosie Storey and Georgia Stone!!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/love-stories-etc-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Fair,Book Launch,Party,Workshops
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