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SUMMARY:Make Music Day
DESCRIPTION:The Henry Watson Music Library will again host a small festival as part of this international annual celebration of music. A variety of artists of many different styles will perform short sets (around 20 minutes) throughout the day\, leading to a final full performance and presentation by Manchester International Roots Orchestra. It’s always a really good day of enjoying the joys of music! \nFree – just drop in – please consider making a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/make-music-day/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230619T173000
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SUMMARY:Windrush 75: A Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with The Jamaica Society and UNISON Manchester Inspire Black Members Forum\, Manchester Libraries invite you to join us for a special book reading followed by speakers about their Windrush experiences. Deniz ‘Skip’ Önaç will be reading from his book\, The Colour of My Heart: A True Story of Hope\, Perseverance and Love. \nThis is a true story about the profound transformational effect the island and culture of Jamaica had on Deniz\, a young\, impulsive\, white\, Englishman\, born in the late 1940s in rural Derbyshire. In his own words\, Deniz tells the story of how his plans to live\, love and learn in London in the early 1970s are suddenly and irrevocably changed. \n“An inspirational read. You won’t stop turning the pages!” \n“A very heartwarming story that leaves the reader wanting more.” \nQ&As with Deniz will follow his reading where audience members can find out more about his time in Jamaica. Deniz will be available for book signing at the end of the evening. \nFollowing the Q&A session\, invited speakers Jennifer Rouse-Burgundy\, Chair\, Leeward Islands Peoples Association and Leslie Bell will talk about their experiences of Windrush. \nLight refreshments will be served. Don’t miss out! \nFree – no booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/windrush-75-a-celebration/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
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SUMMARY:MIRO - Performance
DESCRIPTION:Manchester International Roots Orchestra return\, to perform on our Sunday Funday as part of the Festival of Libraries\, bringing together musicians\, instruments and musical traditions from all parts of the globe\, to perform both original and traditional pieces\, MIRO is always brilliant and offers a chance to experience something unique. \nThere will also be a brief talk on the Global Folk Instruments Heritage Project\, a collaboration between MIRO\, the Henry Watson Music Library and the Royal Northern College Of Music. This project explores and examines musical cultures and instruments from different times and locations and will yield documentaries\, performances\, educational sessions\, written pieces and more over the coming years. \nFree – just drop in – please consider making a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/miro-performance/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday - Festival of Libraries Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of fun with the family as we celebrate the Festival of Libraries\, showcasing what Central Library has to offer and including our amazing crafts and face painting offers\, amongst many other treats. \nFree – drop in – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sunday-funday-festival-of-libraries-celebration/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230522T115954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T120516Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired by Libraries: Linda Brogan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this in conversation event with award winning playwright and artist\, Linda Brogan. Linda will be discussing how her pursuit of memories led to the excavation of the Reno Club\, renowned in the 1970s for being the best soul and funk club in Manchester and a space for young mixed-race Mancunians who often weren’t welcome elsewhere; an exhibition at The Whitworth; and now a book\, 12 Words\, published by Bluemoose Books. Authors Carmen\, Tia and Catherine were part of the 2016 Reno excavation that took place 30 years after the club was demolished and have written 12 Words alongside Linda\, in the process unlocking truths\, secrets and confessions. \nPlease note that these tickets are available on a Pay What You Can basis\, either £2/6/10 ticket options are available
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/inspired-by-libraries-linda-brogan/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230609T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230522T122018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T122036Z
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SUMMARY:Down Memory Lane with Archives+
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour or two looking through some of our memory boxes – or create your own box. Memory boxes cover the areas around Manchester and may bring back memories of where you used to live or play. Have a chat and cuppa with us\, share some of your memories of the area you lived\, or still live in\, and see images from our collections. Suitable for all. \nFree – drop in – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/down-memory-lane-with-archives/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T190000
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CREATED:20230518T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T140506Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with Anjum Malik
DESCRIPTION:Join Manchester UNESCO City of Literature Multilingual City Poet Anjum Malik for a celebration of South Asian culture. Combining rich conversation\, classical Indian dance and poetry (plus samosas)\, the award-winning Anjum Malik shines a spotlight on the vibrant legacy of South Asian communities in Manchester and beyond in an interactive workshop for participants of all ages and backgrounds. \nFree – booking required – please also consider making a donation to support our Library Live programme at one of our cash or contactless donation devices in the venue or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/writing-workshop-with-anjum-malik/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T200000
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SUMMARY:New Drum Kit!
DESCRIPTION:We have a new electronic drum kit\, which will be available from this day! Our old kits have been popular features of the department and we’ve had lots of enquiries about when to expect a new one. It’s finally here\, and bookings can be made at the Henry Watson Music Library desk or over the phone by calling 0161 234 1976\, from 7 June. Please note that there are designated hour-long timeslots for this and events might affect availability.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-drum-kit/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230525T145505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T145505Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Burns
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this live performance by an experienced folk musician who draws inspiration from local and family history. Michael Burns’ repertoire incorporates music from a wide timespan and he is interested in music pertaining to social commentary and how it relates to the present day. \nClick on the links to hear some of Michael’s music: \n‘Mulespinners Cottrells We‘\, tells the story of the Stalybridge Town Band and its involvement in Peterloo. \n‘Tameside Lads’ tells of a sea rescue back in the 1800s. \n‘James Keogh’ is about the role of people from Manchester in the Spanish Civil War. \n‘Oh Marie’ is an impressionistic account of an Irish Traveller funeral in Gorton. \n‘The Little Count’ is a waltz celebrating the music of a diminutive Polish musician who toured Europe in Georgian times before settling in Durham. \nFree – just drop in – please consider making a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/michael-burns/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230531T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230323T101901Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with bestselling author TJ Klune
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Libraries and Queer Lit Bookshop present An Evening with TJ Klune. \nMeet bestselling author TJ Klune for a captivating discussion about his writing process and latest works\, followed by a Q&A and book signing. \nJoin us for a book author event featuring the talented TJ Klune\, bestselling author of “The House in the Cerulean Sea\,” “Wolfsong\,” and many more beloved novels. \nDuring this event\, TJ Klune will discuss his writing process\, share insights into his creative inspiration\, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at his latest works. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Klune’s work or just discovering his writing for the first time\, this is a unique opportunity to connect with the author and gain a deeper appreciation for his craft. \nIn addition to the author talk\, attendees will have the chance to participate in a Q&A session with TJ Klune\, where they can ask questions about his books\, characters\, and writing style. The event will also include a book signing\, giving fans the opportunity to get their favorite TJ Klune novels signed by the author himself. Books with be available to buy on the night also. \nDon’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet TJ Klune and celebrate his incredible literary achievements. Register today to reserve your spot at this can’t-miss author event! \nDoors open at 6pm with the event starting at 6:30pm. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-tj-klune/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230530T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230530T184500
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230412T135618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T083025Z
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SUMMARY:Conserving Manchester Town Hall’s heritage: Restoring the Town Hall Clock. Evening Session
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation of many heritage features. \nOur series of Heritage Lectures aims to shine a light on some of the fascinating work that’s been going on behind the scenes. We’ve already heard about the work on our paintings and mosaic flooring; now it’s time to turn our attention to the magnificent clock that has kept time above the city since New Year’s Day in 1879. \nHaving maintained our timepiece for over 25 years\, the Cumbria Clock Co have gathered a wealth of history about it. They’ll describe the work they’ve done to date and how they removed the mechanics to their workshops for repair\, conservation\, and precision monitoring. The repair of the carillon is already underway\, and they’ll include some detail about that too. \nJoin us in Central Library for a chance to hear direct from the Cumbria Clocks team and find out just what it’s like to bring 21st century conservation skills to the Our Town Hall Project. The lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \nEVENING SESSION AT 5.30PM
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conserving-manchester-town-halls-heritage-restoring-the-town-hall-clock-evening-session/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230530T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230530T141500
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SUMMARY:Conserving Manchester Town Hall's heritage: Restoring the Town Hall Clock. Afternoon Session.
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation of many heritage features. \nOur series of Heritage Lectures aims to shine a light on some of the fascinating work that’s been going on behind the scenes. We’ve already heard about the work on our paintings and mosaic flooring; now it’s time to turn our attention to the magnificent clock that has kept time above the city since New Year’s Day in 1879. \nHaving maintained our timepiece for over 25 years\, the Cumbria Clock Co have gathered a wealth of history about it. They’ll describe the work they’ve done to date and how they removed the mechanics to their workshops for repair\, conservation\, and precision monitoring. The repair of the carillon is already underway\, and they’ll include some detail about that too. \nJoin us in Central Library for a chance to hear direct from the Cumbria Clocks team and find out just what it’s like to bring 21st century conservation skills to the Our Town Hall Project. The lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \nAFTERNOON SESSION AT 1PM
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conserving-manchester-town-halls-heritage-restoring-the-town-hall-clock-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230323T095444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T102412Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis.They range from £2 – £8 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. \nAll tickets allow the same access to the event. This is a just a pricing system to accommodate for individual financial circumstances. \nSigned books will be available to purchase after the event.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-7/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230516T130806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T131833Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central with special guest Leon the Pig Farmer
DESCRIPTION:Leon the Pig Farmer [AKA Jack Horner] is a Manchester-based Yorkshire beat poet. An ex-serviceman who began writing verse to help him deal with a PTSD diagnosis\, he has an assertive take on spoken word with fast firing rhythmic verse and a sharp outlook on both his mental health recovery\, social observation and political imbalance. Leon has two collections available\, Don’t Believe the Hype and Talking Myself Out of Trouble. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tues 9th May via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk \nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer – it is essential that you stay within this timeframe \nPerformance slots are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis from the stated booking time \nIf they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list \nYou can catch up with our lockdown live streams and special guests’ sets on Word Central’s Facebook page \nWord Central Facebook Group | Twitter: @WordCentralMcr | Manc Libraries Blog | Library Live
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-with-special-guest-leon-the-pig-farmer/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230516T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230511T094137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T111228Z
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SUMMARY:Local Community History Month-Archives+ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use local maps\, street directories\, censuses and various other archives to identify a local person – Free – please drop in  \nOther Local Community History Month events include: \n1921 Census talk by Leslie Turner (free) – Friday 26 May\, 11am – Book your place here \nHandling session – Rates and Electoral Registers – Friday 26 May\, 12 noon – Free – drop in \n1939 Register Talk by Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society – Saturday 27 May\, 10.30am – Book your place here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/local-community-history-month-archives-workshop/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230421T085922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T090331Z
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SUMMARY:Silk Painting Workshop with Aysha Yilmaz
DESCRIPTION:MAFCFEST presents a creative session with Aysha on silk painting! \nIn this workshop\, motifs and designs from The Silk Road ( Iran\, Uzbekistan\, Turkey etc) will be used to produce a Silk Painting. \nAysha will demonstrate how to apply the design to the Silk fabric from a drawing\, followed by techniques of filling in with Silk paints. \nA briefing will be given by Aysha on how Silk is produced and its origins. She will also touch upon the origins of the motifs used. \nThe workshop will be in the Performance Space in Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/silk-painting-workshop-with-aysha-yilmaz/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230414T130443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T130443Z
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SUMMARY:A Lifetime in Music with producer Mark Cooper & Jill Furmanovsky
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of her first retrospective at Manchester Central Library\, music photographer Jill Furmanovsky is joined by long-term friend and former head of music at the BBC Mark Cooper comparing stories of their life in the music industry. \nMark Cooper began his career as a music journalist in the pages of Record Mirror\, Q and Mojo and was BBC Studios’ Head of Music from 1999 to 2019. As the founding producer and presiding spirit of Later.. with Jools Holland\, Mark booked and shaped the programme for 26 years without missing a single recording. From Stormzy to Björk\, from Smokey Robinson to Norah Jones\, from Sir Paul McCartney to Mary J. Blige\, from Britpop to trip hop\, the programme welcomed musical legends alongside the next generation of superstars including Adele\, Ed Sheeran and Amy Winehouse. He also led the BBC’s TV coverage of Glastonbury from 1997 until 2020 and executive produced over 250 BBC music documentaries. His book\, Later…with Jools Holland: 30 Years of Music\, Magic and Mayhem\, is published by HarperCollins. \n‘It was Mark who had to explain to Jay-Z why he couldn’t just do his numbers and split\, who told Seasick Steve why he had to play ‘Dog House Boogie’ on the Hootenanny and persuaded Johnny Cash that he simply had to come in\, even when The Man in Black wasn’t feeling well.’ Words by Richard Williams. \nFor the last 50 years\, Jill Furmanovsky has been photographing music’s greatest icons. Covering live performance to location and studio her subjects have ranged from a pre-teen Michael Jackson to Billie Eilish on the Glastonbury stage. Jill’s retrospective ‘Photographing the Invisible’ at Manchester Central Library until June 24th\, displays some of her most famous works and hidden gems from her extensive archive. \nAttendees will be able to view the exhibition following the talk before the library closes at 8pm. \nBooking Required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-lifetime-in-music-with-producer-mark-cooper-jill-furmanovsky/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230314T164153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T171311Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Delight's Eurovision Drag Party
DESCRIPTION:The perfect party to make your Eurovision week go with a boom bang a bang!\nJoin the dream diva\, Angel Delight\, for an evening of singalongs\, card games\, bongo bingo\, music quizzes and lots of surprises\, all with an added Eurovision sparkle!\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.30pm. Bar will be open all evening.\n\nOver 18’s only.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/angel-delights-eurovision-drag-party/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230414T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T125535Z
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SUMMARY:Photographing the Invisible with Jill Furmanovsky & Jon Savage
DESCRIPTION:Join Jill in this special talk with Professor Jon Savage from the British Pop Archive\, talking archives\, curating Photographing the Invisible and the difficulty of choosing what to leave out. \nProfessor of Popular Culture at the University of Manchester\, Jon Savage is is an award winning author and film writer. His books include England’s Dreaming: Sex Pistols and Punk Rock and This Searing Light: The Oral History of Joy Division. Films include the BAFTA winning The Brian Epstein Story\, Teenage and Joy Division. \nFor the last 50 years\, Jill Furmanovsky has been photographing music’s greatest icons. Covering live performance to location and studio her subjects have ranged from a pre-teen Michael Jackson to Billie Eilish on the Glastonbury stage. Jill’s retrospective Photographing the Invisible’\, here at Central Library until 24 June\, displays some of her most famous works and hidden gems from her extensive archive. \nAttendees will be invited to look around the exhibition\, on the first floor\, following the talk before the library closes at 8pm. \nFree – booking required – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/photographing-the-invisible-with-jill-furmanovsky-jon-savage/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T134529
CREATED:20230510T141417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T083202Z
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SUMMARY:The Year of Polish-British Cooperation on Breaking the Enigma Code
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition celebrates the Polish-British cooperation in breaking the Enigma code\, marking the 80th anniversary of Polish codebreakers coming to the UK.  The Enigma code was a nightmare for secret services all over the world.  It was an unbreakable code granting Germany a tremendous military advantage. ‘Enigma’ means puzzle or secret in Greek. This is how German engineer Arthur Scherbius named the portable electromechanical encrypting machine he constructed. But one Polish mathematician broke the unbreakable code and a new era in the history of cryptology had begun. \n\n\nIf you would like to attend the launch of this exhibition\, with Special Guest Sir Dermot Turing\, on Thursday 18 May\, 5.30 – 7.45pm\, please email wilnomanchester@gmail.com \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-year-of-polish-british-cooperation-on-breaking-the-enigma-code/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Link
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Crime Central April 2023
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis.They range from £2 – £8 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. \nAll tickets allow the same access to the event. This is a just a pricing system to accommodate for individual financial circumstances. \nSigned books will be available to purchase after the event.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-april-2023/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T193000
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SUMMARY:Big Fat Music Library Quiz; Eurovision Special!
DESCRIPTION:Geopolitical alliances at the ready!  \nThis year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held just a stone’s throw from Manchester in lovely Liverpool. To celebrate this once is a lifetime (well 25 years anyway) event\, we’re hosting a special edition of our Big Fat Music Library quiz on Thursday 27th April.  \nSo if you think you know your Bucks Fizz from your Bardo or your Loreen from your Lorde\, then please join us in the Henry Watson Music Library from 5.45pm for the Big Fat Eurovision Quiz \n\n\nTeams of up to four people – Great prizes to be won! \n\n\nFree entry. Just email alan.lynch@manchester.gov.uk to book a table.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/big-fat-music-library-quiz-eurovision-special/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music,Party
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T193000
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SUMMARY:Word Central with special guest Louise Fazackerley 
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry  \nPresented by Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press  \nWith special guest Louise Fazackerley  \n Book your open mic slot from noon on Tues 11th April via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk  \nWith work rooted in word-witchery and the working class\, April’s guest Louise Fazackerley explores the synergy between poetry and movement in a way that makes the ugly beautiful and the mundane fantastical. Her published collections include The Lolitas and The Uniform Factory (Verve Poetry Press)\, Bird St. (The Secret Writers Club)\, and The Pleasure Dome (Burning Eye).  \nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer and allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis from the stated booking time. If they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list. \nFREE ENTRY EVERYONE WELCOME 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-with-special-guest-louise-fazackerley/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230424T193000
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Watkins; Manchester's Forgotten Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this illustrated public lecture\, by Geoff Scargill of The Watkin Society. \nAbsalom and Edward Watkin – father and son – were key figures in the development of Manchester in the 19th century. \nAbsalom helped draw up the petition that brought the horror of the Peterloo Massacre to public attention. Although he was basically a shy person and prone to depression he spent most of his adult life fighting for the rights of the poorest people. A close friend of the great Richard Cobden\, he campaigned for voting reform and for the repeal of the infamous Corn Laws that kept the price of bread so high that in bad harvest years thousands starved to death. \nAbsalom’s son\, Edward\, was one of the best-known and exciting characters of the Victorian Era. He assisted his father in the fight to repeal the Corn Laws and persuaded Manchester businessmen to close their companies at 2pm on Saturdays in what became known as the Saturday Half-day Holiday. (It was 10 years before the rest of the country caught up.) He led the campaign to create the first Parks for the People in the hellholes of industrial Manchester and Salford. Nationally and internationally famous as The Railway King\, he built the last mainline into London\, the Great Central Railway\, from Manchester. A great visionary\, he started a Channel Tunnel and an Eiffel Tower in London and helped create Canada! Knighted in 1869\, he was an MP for 35 years. When he died over 100 obituaries appeared throughout the world. \nFree – booking required – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-watkin-society-workshops/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T160000
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CREATED:20230413T101436Z
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SUMMARY:Stephen Lawrence Day - 30 Years On
DESCRIPTION:“Stephen Lawrence’s legacy is one of promoting tolerance\, understanding and peace between all” \nWe will celebrate Stephen’s life by focusing on friendship\, kindness and positivity. Children and families are invited to join us to create a beautiful collage of “Friendship” in honour of Stephen’s life. Resources from The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust will be on display which tell the story of Stephen’s life and the injustice faced by the Lawrence family. \nFree – drop-in – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/stephen-lawrence-day-30-years-on/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T200000
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CREATED:20230323T125329Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Douglas Stuart
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Libraries and Manchester Literature Festival present an Evening with Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart.\nFollowing on from his debut event in Manchester last Spring\, Manchester Literature Festival is excited to welcome back best-selling author Douglas Stuart for an intimate evening at Central Library. Join us to hear Douglas discuss his literary and cultural influences from his favourite working class and Scottish writers to the LGBTQ+ artists that have inspired and influenced him. He’ll also share the challenges of adapting his Booker Prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain into an 8-part television drama for the BBC. \nOne of the boldest writers of his generation\, Douglas Stuart was born and raised in working class Glasgow. After graduating from the Royal College of Art\, he moved to New York\, where he began a career in textiles and fashion design. He spent a decade writing his debut novel while balancing the demands of his day job. Shuggie Bain was finally published in 2020 and went on to win both Debut of the Year and Book of the Year at the British Book Awards alongside the Booker Prize. In 2021 a mural inspired by Shuggie Bain was unveiled on the wall of the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. Created by the city’s Cobolt Collective\, it features Shuggie dancing in the street\, together with a quote from his mother Agnes: “You’ll not remember the city\, you were too wee\, but there’s dancing. All kinds of dancing.” \nDouglas’s second novel\, Young Mungo\, was published in April 2022 to critical acclaim. Set in 1990s Glasgow\, it explores two teenage boys’ quest for love and safety in a world of tension\, violence and toxic masculinity. Douglas’s short stories have appeared in The New Yorker and he is currently working on his third novel. He will be in conversation with award-winning Northern poet\, novelist and mentor Helen Mort. Helen’s latest books are The Illustrated Woman and A Line Above the Sky. \n“There are Agnes Bains\, Shuggies & Young Mungos – broken\, closeted\, bursting to break free – hidden in the fabric of Scotland still. Douglas Stuart’s work reminds us of their beauty\, and the value of their existence.” The Face \nDoors open at 6.30pm.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-booker-prize-winning-author-douglas-stuart/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Film
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SUMMARY:Gerry Potter Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Flapjack Press presents Gerry Potter’s Li’l Book o’ small Poems (or is it?)\n“You’ll never live more life than wha’ I’m livin’ through right now…” \nJoin Gerry Potter on a voyage into social relativism and the domestic/fantastic in a punchy ‘n’ pithy yet generously discursive collection. \nContemplating both the ingrained and fleeting fears of a life enlightened through c-PTSD diagnosis\, these are li’l poems addressing big issues. \nFrom the author of Planet Young\, Bafta-winner Sophie Willan’s book of choice on BBC TV’s Between the Covers. \nGerry Potter is a poet\, playwright\, actor\, director\, and both creator and destroyer of the infamous gingham diva Chloe Poems. National Museums Liverpool lists him amongst their city’s leading LGBTQIA+ icons\, and he was profiled in the documentary film My Name is Gerry Potter\, which premiered at Homotopia. \nAuthor performance and book signing. With special guests Caleb Everett and David Viney. \nAdult themes / LGBTQIA+. \nFree Entry \nPraise for the author: \n“Everything poetry should be and all too often isn’t.” Time Out \n“Gerry is about intelligence and argument and politics and protest. So must we all be.” Roger Hill \n“Enormous talent.” Gay Times \n“Intelligent\, humane and searching poetry.” Dr Jo Bell \n“Will amuse\, move\, inspire and provoke.” Polari Literary Salon \n“One of the most radical forces in performance poetry.” Designer Magazine \n“Educational.” The Times \n“One of the shining lights of the North West performance poetry scene.” Dr Andrew Moor
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gerry-potter-lil-book-o-small-poems-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T170000
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SUMMARY:British Ugandan Asians at 50 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Ugandan Expulsion\, highlighting the experience of British Ugandan Asians and the many volunteers who helped them.\nIn August 1972\, Ugandan President Idi Amin ordered the country’s Indian and Pakistani communities to leave within 90 days. Many of the displaced were British citizens and\, as a result\, around 28\,000 people emigrated to the UK\, where the community has gone to make a disproportionate impact on the economic and social life of Britain. \nTo mark the 50th anniversary\, British Ugandan Asians at 50 (BUA@50) has recorded oral histories to capture the recollections of those who were residents of resettlement camps\, or who volunteered to help with the reception of the expellees during the crucial early months after their arrival. The volunteers formed part of an extraordinary response involving 63 voluntary organisations that\, at its peak\, staffed sixteen reception and resettlement camps across the UK. \nThis touring exhibition retells the story through period photographs\, oral history footage\, press clippings and memorabilia relating to the Expulsion and resettlement. It will include excerpts from the interviews. \nBritish Ugandan Asians at 50 (BUA50.ORG) – is a programme of the India Overseas Trust with the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund. It honours not only a largely unknown part of the history of British volunteering heritage\, but an extraordinary historical episode that helped shape modern Britain’s diversity. \nFree – drop in- please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/british-ugandan-asians-at-50-exhibition/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T193000
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Rob Parker returns to host another Crime Central author panel! Special guests will be..\nNick Oldham used to work as a police officer in Lancashire before retiring to be a full time crime writer and creator of the hugely popular Henry Christie series. \nSally-Anne Martyn grew up just outside Sheffield. Her debut novel\, ‘The Clinic’\, is a dark thriller set in an ex-asylum! \nAlex North is the creator of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling ‘Whisper Man’. His new novel ‘The Half Burnt House’ is out this month. \n\n\n\n\nAs a special treat\, everyone who books tickets will be entered into a prize draw to win a bottle of fizz and the first two Thursday Murder Club novels by Richard Osman! \nThe winner will be announced during the event on 23rd March
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-6/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T193000
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SUMMARY:Harlan Coben: SOLD OUT EVENT
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to welcome Harlan Coben to Manchester Central Library to celebrate the publication of his new novel I Will Find You.  From the bestselling author of The Match and Tell No One comes a twist-laden page-turner of the highest order as a man wrongly convicted of killing his son escapes from prison to find out the truth. \nWith more than 80 million books in print worldwide\, Harlan Coben is the Number One New York Times author of numerous suspense novels including Win\, The Boy from the Woods\, Run Away\, Fool Me Once and the renowned Myron Bolitar series.  His books are published in 46 languages around the globe and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries. \nCoben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows including adaptions on Netflix of Stay Close\, The Stranger\, The Innocent\, Gone for Good and The Woods.  Netflix recently re-upped their overall deal with Coben for several more years \, adding among other books his acclaimed Bolitar series.  His TV series adaption of Shelter for Amazon Studios – starring Jaden Michael and Constance Zimmer and based on Coben’s YA novel of the same name – will be released on Prime Video in 2023. \nPlease note: Book and ticket option includes a copy of I Will Find You for collection on the night. 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-harlan-coben/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Signing
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