Libraries Connected and BBC Novels That Shaped The World bring you... A new humorous and imaginative re-telling of the Robinson Crusoe story. Often regarded as the first English novel, we’re all familiar with the basics of the Robinson Crusoe story: A man, a shipwreck to a desert Island, some survival skills that would give Bear […]
We’re celebrating Older People’s Day in style, with an afternoon of bingo. But this is Manchester. We do things differently here! Join the fabulous Angel Delight for a sparkling afternoon of fun, including stand up bingo, bongo bingo, singalongs and loads more. Please phone 0161 234 1932 to book your FREE tickets. Maximum of six […]
MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL We are delighted to welcome national charity, Create, back to MLF. Create believe in the power of creativity to change lives. Their creative:connection project brings together disabled and non-disabled children to create, build connections and break down barriers around disability. This October children from four schools in Manchester and Salford (Chatsworth High School, Grange Academy, […]
And We Rise; Together. Performance and Protest Poetry A Young Identity curated event of poetry and readings from material gathered from workshops with community groups based in Moss Side. 1.30 pm-3.30 pm: A Young Identity curated event where material gathered from community workshops are woven together to produce spoken word and poetry performances by the […]
Join us for the in-person premiere of What do you dream of? — a special broadcast & sound work created with the people of Greater Manchester Night falls and metropolis mirrors the cosmos. Destinies connected by light and dust send signals, alone, to one another. The city glitters: On Air. In August 2021, artists Danielle […]
FLAPJACK PRESS PRESENTS: Nail on the Head A COVID-19 Poetry Diary, Vol. 4 Written daily throughout the UK’s restrictions to combat coronavirus, Nail on the Head takes us from the anniversary of the first lockdown, through the easing of regulations, and up to our grand reopening on so-called ‘Freedom Day’. Humorous, compassionate, and with a […]
Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Ben Willems. You can book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 30th November here. NB Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer. Performance slots are allocated on a 'first come first […]
Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Ben Willems. Our special guest for the first Word Central of the year is beat-inspired performance poet Ben Willems. Ben has featured in numerous publications, including Citizen 32, The Recusant, Beatification and Some Roast Poet, as well as appearing in […]
A CELEBRATION OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS IN MANCHESTER Wednesday 16th March - Cath Staincliffe, Joseph Knox and Karen Woods. Thursday 17th March - Mandasue Heller, Alex Caan, Chris Simms and S J Watson. Friday 18th March - After Dark Entertainment presents: 'An Invitation to Murder' Murder Mystery Night Hosted by the brilliant author Rob […]
SOLD OUT Manchester Libraries Crime Festival After Dark Entertainment present: An Invitation to Murder Will you find a body in the library? When famous golden age detectives are invited to a remote mansion by a reclusive author they get more than they bargained for as he reveals that one of them is the mysterious thief […]
Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry. Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries. Next event: Tues 22nd March, 6.00pm (doors 5.30pm) with special guest Mantz Yorke. Mantz Yorke trained as a scientist, gaining a degree in industrial metallurgy before taking up a career in teaching. Later, he switched to educational research. […]
Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central Open Mic Night Hosted by Tony Curry Featuring special guest Steph Lonsdale! Here's some more biog information from Steph - I was born in Salford, in the North West of England in 1981. I live in Manchester and work in Salford, having lived for nine years in […]
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.
