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Hitchcock: Master and Magician

Performance Space

Four week film theory evening course plus a screening Delivered at Central Library by HOME, this course will support participants in getting to know one of the most celebrated and influential film directors of all time. Taking a cue from the film, The Birds you will examine in some detail what makes Hitchcock so special. […]

£40

Royal Society Science Book Prize

Seminar Suite, Floor Two

Join us at Manchester Central Library for a live screening from the British Library celebrating science writing past, present and future. There will be a panel discussion beamed from the British Library chaired by Dara O'Briain and including Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Vivienne Parry and Professor Mark Miodownik - with your chance to put questions […]

Harry Potter: A History of Magic Live Screenings

Performance Space

SORRY, THESE EVENTS ARE NOW BOOKED UP. Journey to where magic and myth began! Have you ever wanted to delve into Divination, ponder the peculiarities of Potions and discover enchanting creatures? Now you can. Watch lecturers at the British Library unveil rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library's collection, capturing the traditions […]

Homeless Film Festival Screening – Mr Stink

Performance Space

Join us for a screening of the film Mr Stink. The film is presented by the Homeless Film Festival which is a registered charity and the world's biggest festival dedicated to using film screenings, special events and film making workshops as a way of highlighting and tackling homeless issues. Free - to book email homelessfilmfestival@gmail.com

The Longplayer Conversation: David Attenborough and Chris Watson

Performance Space

A LIVE SCREENING FROM THE BRITISH LIBRARY An evening of extraordinary sounds and discussion The 2017 Longplayer Conversation brings together long time collaborators, sound recordist Chris Watson and naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation informed by their shared interests and experiences as sound recordists in […]

Feeling Sound: Evelyn Glennie in Conversation with Colin Blakemore

Seminar Suite, Floor Two

A LIVE SCREENING FROM THE BRITISH LIBRARY Think hearing is just sound waves hitting your ear drums? Think again. Percussionist Evelyn Glennie’s unique connection to her music comes from having lost almost all of her hearing by the age of 12. She joins neuroscientist Colin Blakemore to discuss how we can all really listen. This […]

The Crimson Pioneers

Performance Space

Join us for the premiere of new sci-fi adventure The Crimson Pioneers made by the Manchester Indie Film Makers Group, based at Central Library. Synopsis: The first generation of 'Crimson Pioneers' have started to make Mars their new home. When all seems to be going to plan the unexpected happens and throws everything into chaos. […]

Fascinating tales from great manuscripts

A live screening from the British Library. Second Floor Seminar Suite - Central Library.  Fascinating tales from great manuscripts Introducing the British Library’s exhibition Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War, historian and broadcaster Michael Wood tells 10 fascinating tales from our greatest manuscripts: Augustine of Canterbury and the coming of Christianity; Theodore of Tarsus, Hadrian of Libya […]

Voice in Cookery Writing: Nigella Lawson, Ella Risbridger and Bee Wilson

2nd Floor Seminar Suite

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LIVE SCREENING OF AN EVENT AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY How do you tell the story of a recipe? A recipe is so much more than a set of instructions; it is a story, an experience waiting to happen. We explore the role of voice, narrative and storytelling in cookery books […]

And We Rise; Together. Performance and Protest Poetry

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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 […]

Nathan Geering’s Award Winning Film Screening ‘Still a Slave’ And Lecture

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Nathan Geering’s critically acclaimed and award winning short film screening ‘Still a Slave’, plus a lecture delivered by Nathan and an audience Q&A. The film is a powerful and artistic response to the social media comments that undermined the Black Lives Matter movement.  It illustrates the many ways black people are still bound by society […]

Classic Christmas Film Marathon!

Performance Space

Have we got the ultimate selection box for you! Escape from the shops and join us for a magical day of festive films. Suitable for families. Free - drop in - please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library