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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents An Evening with Mieko Kawakami
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unmissable evening with one of Japan’s most celebrated young novelists.   \nThe Booker-shortlisted author of Heaven and Breasts and Eggs\, Mieko Kawakami makes a rare visit to the UK to launch Sisters in Yellow\, a gripping\, stylish noir set in Tokyo’s shadowy underbelly.   \nHana is fifteen\, hopeful and living in a tiny Tokyo apartment with her mother\, with no money and no security. Then Kimiko enters her life – a bright\, magnetic force who offers escape. Together they open Lemon\, a shabby bar that becomes a fragile haven of friendship\, independence and possibility. For a moment\, Hana feels invincible. In the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya however\, nothing is as it seems\, and hope can quickly turn to danger.   \nTwenty years later\, Kimiko stands trial for a shocking crime\, and Hana must confront her own past and its devastating consequences.  \nDark\, hypnotic and utterly compelling\, Sisters in Yellow confirms Mieko Kawakami as one of the great writers of her generation.  Join us as she discusses sisterhood\, betrayal and the stories that haunt us.  \n‘This is not the Japan you find in novels about cats\, cafés and bookshops. Kawakami draws back this cosy façade to reveal the grimy reality underneath — and she does it with consummate style. With Sisters in Yellow\, she proves she is still the most exciting Japanese novelist at work today’ The Times  \n‘I can never forget the sense of pure astonishment I felt when I first read Mieko Kawakami’ Haruki Murakami  \nMieko Kawakami is the acclaimed author of the internationally best-selling novel Breasts and Eggs\, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and one of Time’s Best 10 Books of 2020. Her other novels\, translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd\, include Heaven\, shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize\, and All the Lovers in the Night. In 2024\, Sisters in Yellow won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature in Japan. Her books\, translated into over forty languages\, are known for their insights into the female body\, and philosophical questions surrounding gender\, class\, and ethics in modern society. Born in Osaka\, Kawakami lives in Tokyo\, Japan.  \nA Manchester Literature Festival event supported by Library Live.  \nBooking tickets here or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-an-evening-with-mieko-kawakami/
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SUMMARY:The Puppet Folk Experience!
DESCRIPTION:The Puppet Folk Experience is a joyful live show combining acoustic music and beautifully crafted puppetry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManchester Libraries are so excited to welcome the wonderful Puppet Folk Experience to Central Library this August. It’s going to be the most sensational\, inspirational\, celebrational show!! \nThe Puppet Folk Experience is a joyful live show combining acoustic music and beautifully crafted puppetry. \nMusician Andy and puppeteer Liam bring songs\, characters\, and playful storytelling together in a performance full of humour\, nostalgia\, and warmth. Featuring lively banjo-led music and an ensemble of expressive puppet characters\, the show celebrates the charm of classic puppetry and musical storytelling. \nThe Puppet Folk Experience delights audiences young and old with a performance that is heartfelt\, imaginative\, and full of fun. \nDoors opem 6.30pm \nPerformance starts 7pm \nCafe and bar will be open all evening. \nTickets are only £5 plus booking fee. There is also a buy 4 tickets for the price of 3 offer! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-puppet-folk-experience/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Performance
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SUMMARY:Stereo Listening Booth - LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:A special matinee show from the Manchester electronic act LIVE from the Henry Watson Music Library. \n\n\n\nEllesmere Port resident Patrick Oakford and Manchester’s Travis Eagle write and perform original electronic / dance / trance / club soundscapes under the name Stereo Listening Booth. \nReviewing the debut album ‘Disko Noir’\, Louder than War magazine described the experience as ‘somewhere between a less sleazy Soft Cell and more interesting New Order’. \nThe band’s mission statement is a simple one: ‘nothing ruled out\, nothing ruled in’. \nStereo Listening Booth will be performing live at selective venues throughout the year\, with an exclusive performance right here in the Henry Watson Music Library at Central Library. \nSpecial guests TBC – watch this space. \nBook tickets and make a donation on Eventbrite here or ‘Book Now’ below \nAll donations go to the Manchester Libraries Trust (registered charity number: 1150161). \n \nWatch / listen to “99 Otago St” here:  \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/stereo-listening-booth-live/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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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! \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!! \nDUE TO DEMAND\, EXTRA TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE HERE!
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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SUMMARY:Never Mind The Books Here’s PUNK DAY!
DESCRIPTION:This July\, the Henry Watson Music Library will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols’ iconic 1976 gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall. \nA definitive milestone in the city’s musical history\, Sex Pistols’ first appearance in Manchester has since become the stuff of rock legend. Named “the most important gig of all time” by the NME\, it was a watershed moment that ushered in a new generation of artists and a new way of thinking\, and redefined music in the North\, and beyond\, forever.  \n\nWith the former Lesser Free Trade Hall just across the street\, the Henry Watson Music Library at Central Library will be commemorating that legendary date with a day that salutes everything PUNK.\n\nPromising a packed afternoon of themed talks and Q&As\, acclaimed author DAVID NOLAN will be presenting his book “I Swear I Was There – Sex Pistols\, Manchester and the Gig that Changed the World”. Despite thousands claiming they were in attendance\, only a handful of people were actually there – but those that were went on to form bands including The Smiths\, Buzzcocks\, Joy Division\, New Order and The Fall. In a myth-busting masterclass of investigative journalism\, Nolan has sorted the hardcore facts from the rock’n’roll fiction and will be appearing at the Library in-person to tell us exactly who really was at the Lesser Free Trade Hall gig\, and who has just been blagging… \n\nElsewhere\, Manchester music scene legend and talking head JOHN ROBB\, will be talking about his brand new book “Punk Rock Ruined My Life and Other Stories”. As the frontman of both Membranes and Goldblade\, and founder of tastemaker site Louder Than War\, John is a man who knows punk inside-out. Chatting through his new memoir\, he will be delving into his deep friendships with figures like Poly Styrene to Chris Packham\, growing up in Blackpool\, interviewing icons like Mark E. Smith to Patti Smith\, plus opening-up on a host of other riotous stories. \n\nPlus\, proving it wasn’t just the Pistols tearing up the rule book\, Louder Than War journalist IAIN KEY will be presenting his new “All The Young Punks: A People’s History of The Clash”. From their own punk explosion of 1976 to become an internationally acclaimed arena act\, Iain will be discussing their history with lifelong Clash fan PAUL HANLEY (ex-Fall). \n\nAnd in true punk spirit\, one of Manchester’s most fiery new acts DEAD STILETTOS will be performing live to show us that the legacy of what the Sex Pistols started in the Lesser Free Trade Hall is alive and well. DIY to the core\, the five-piece have been described as “Stoogified Mancunian Punk” and will deliver a shot of live rock’n’roll mayhem to close proceedings with a bang. \n\nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’. All donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/never-mind-the-books-heres-punk-day/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Music Q&A: ‘It's Time the Tale Were Told - A People's History of the Smiths'
DESCRIPTION:‘It’s Time The Tale Were Told – A People’s History of The Smiths’ is the story of one of the UK’s most influential indie bands and Manchester’s greatest musical exports. \nFeaturing the words of over 500 fans of the band\, this joyous new book has been collated by author and journalist Iain Key\, plus publisher Richard Houghton (Spenwood Books) will be coming to Central Library to tell us about it. From memories of their earliest club shows through to the last ever gig at London’s Brixton Academy\, this is a portrait of The Smiths as painted by the fans. \nWith personal photographs\, memorabilia\, anecdotes and first-hand accounts of more than 100 gigs\, readers will get a front row view of the indie music legends. Based on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Marr\, The Smiths’ 1985 album Meat Is Murder topped the UK album charts and their other three studio albums reached No 2. The band broke up in 1987 and turned down all invitations to reunite. \nIain Key is a recognisable face on the Manchester Music Scene from many years in the late ’80s and ’90s.A journalist for the tastemaker music site Louder Than War\, Iain has written over 500 pieces including music\, book and gig reviews. Iain has also produced weekly music shows for the last 4 years for Louder Than War Radio\, focussing on both new music and interviews with new and established acts. Iain has also edited People’s Histories of The Clash and Billy Bragg for Spenwood Books. \nIain will be speaking to the publisher of Spenwood Books\, Richard Houghton\, Expect an intimate\, in-person talk\, Q&A and book signing with the author.\n\nTickets are ‘pay-what-you can’ – available via Eventbrite here or clicking the ‘Book Now’ button below\, simply ‘pay-what-you can’. \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/music-qa-its-time-the-tale-were-told-a-peoples-history-of-the-smiths/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Natalie Haynes
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author and broadcaster Natalie Haynes returns to Manchester Literature Festival to discuss her powerful new novel No Friend to This House – an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea.   \nBased on Euripides’ classic tragedy\, No Friend to This House explores love\, vengeance\, power and survival\, as Medea faces an impossible choice that will change the course of her and her family’s lives. Known for her bold and compassionate retellings of Greek mythology\, Natalie brings fresh life to this ancient story\, placing one of literature’s most misunderstood women centre stage.  \nJoin us to see experienced broadcaster Natalie Haynes discuss her enduring passion for the classics and why these ancient stories continue to resonate so powerfully today.  \n‘It’s superb: sharp\, funny\, inventive\, powerfully humane…she is one of the most brilliant women in the media.’ Katherine Rundell  \n‘Muse\, sorceress\, high priestess\, Haynes is all of these\, but above all she is the consummate storyteller.’ Adam Rutherford  \n‘an illuminating and often thrilling work of feminist reclamation…Haynes creates an account of her maligned protagonist that is powerfully affecting in its complexity.’ Guardian  \nNatalie Haynes is a Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster. She is the author of novels The Amber Fury\, The Children of Jocasta\, a feminist retelling of the Oedipus and Antigone stories; A Thousand Ships\, a retelling of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective and Stone Blind\, a re-telling of the Medusa story. Her non-fiction books include The Ancient Guide to Modern Life; Pandora’s Jar about the women in Greek myths and Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth.  \nShe has written and presented eleven series of BBC Radio 4’s Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics and is celebrated for bringing Greek myth and classical history to a wide contemporary audience.  \nA Manchester Literature Festival event supported by Library Live.  \nBooking tickets here Natalie Haynes | Manchester Literature Festival or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-natalie-haynes/
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SUMMARY:Choirs Manchester - Live Performance
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the Henry Watson Music Library for some exceptional choral music from: Choirs Manchester. \nChoirs Manchester are a collective of choirs running in Chorlton and Withington. They are all about singing to feel good and love nothing more than performing their original arrangements of current and classic tunes. They have performed yearly at the renowned Manchester 10k\, at Refuge\, Manchester and are consistently part of local community events in South Manchester such as Chorlton Arts Festival and for the charity Emmeline’s Pantry. \nChoirs Manchester are led by the talented Sarah Adams\, who among her many other accolades has conducted the Manchester’s Survivors’ Choir and performed alongside Take That. As a singer/songwriter of her own accord\, she has also performed in reputable venues across the city such as Band on the Wall\, Manchester Academy\, Bury Met\, Deaf Institute and been part of the ‘Live at Lunchtime’ series at Bridgewater Hall. \nSpeaking about Choirs Manchester and their concerts\, Sarah says: \n“I pride myself on creating a relaxed\, no pressure environment that is all about singing to feel good and my ability to encourage a sense of community during a session. It is an empowering activity\, not just for an individual but also for connecting people as a group.” \nThis June\, take a seat in the historic music library\, sit-back\, watch\, listen\, and immerse yourself in their uplifting vibe. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/choirs-manchester-live-performance/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Tayari Jones
DESCRIPTION:One of the most irresistible voices in contemporary fiction Tayari Jones discusses her highly anticipated new novel Kin. Born days apart\, Vernice and Annie share loss and friendship. Growing up in segregated America\, their paths diverge\, until danger forces Vernice to risk everything. An exploration of love\, loyalty and motherhood\, powerful.  \nPresented in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester and supported by Library Live.  \nBooking tickets here  Tayari Jones | Manchester Literature Festival or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-tayari-jones/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Italian Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly morning sessions are interactive and fun\, involving a blend of themed stories\, rhymes\, and a final craft activity. Learn new phrases whilst gesturing\, chanting\, and singing. We can’t wait to meet you! \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \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/italian-storytime/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T090000
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SUMMARY:Half Term Holidays Programme
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some family fun over the holidays? Check out our full half-term activity programme. With crafts\, games\, and activities to be found across the library every day of the holidays\, come and discover a world of fun right here in the library. All materials will be provided – you just need to pack your imagination! \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/school-holidays-programme/
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:'Malc's Boy'. Shaun Wilson in conversation with Tony Walsh.
DESCRIPTION:Hailed by David Keenan as “fierce\, funny\, poignant and real”\, Malc’s Boy is being tipped as one of the most exciting debuts of 2026! \n\n\n\n\nBrutal\, beautiful\, and darkly funny – a groundbreaking portrait of fathers\, sons\, and northern masculinity. \nMalc’s Boy charts a son’s struggle and friendship with his father amidst a legacy of toxic masculinity and violence. Shaun grows up in Wigton\, a small market town on the fringes of the Lake District\, as the son of Malc\, a prominent publican with a fearsome reputation. More concerned with establishing himself as an artist than making a name for himself in the town’s hierarchical pub scene\, Shaun rebels against his father’s expectations. But when Malc is attacked by an old enemy\, Shaun is forced to confront his father’s past and escape the life he’s been expected to lead. \nShaun Wilson was born in 1980 and raised in Wigton\, Cumbria. In 2022\, an early draft of Malc’s Boy won a Northern Writers’ Award\, with an excerpt published by Granta. His work featured in Kit de Waal’s working-class anthology Common People published by Unbound\, leading the acclaimed Kerry Hudson to tip him ‘for big things’ in The Observer. \nHe has featured at various book festivals\, on BBC Radio\, and recently completed a placement at Semiotext(e). He holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Northumbria University and is currently an Associate Lecturer in Creative Writing at the Universities of Northumbria and Teesside. \nTony Walsh\, the Longfella\, is one of the UK’s most widely acclaimed professional poets; a writer and performer of remarkable breadth and depth\, whose inspiring words regularly reach and inspire audiences of millions. \nManchester-Irish\, working class and entirely self-taught\, his powerful writing and electrifying performances have made him a regular on television and radio\, much in demand for a huge range of high-profile occasions\, and renowned internationally for the now iconic performance of his poem “This Is The Place” in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. \nTickets are £3 entry or there is a book and ticket bundle for £12.99.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/malcs-boy-shaun-wilson-in-conversation-with-tony-walsh/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Word Central
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \nTuesday 19th May\, 6.00pm – 7.45pm \nDoors open 5.40pm and free entry. \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest Cathy Shaw. \nOur special guest Cathy Shaw’s poems tend to be either gut wrenchingly sad or laugh out loud funny. Based in Hebden Bridge\, she is a massage therapist and celebrant by day\, and a poetry promoter and event host\, creator of The Poetry of it All\, and curator of the annual Heptonstall Spoken Word Festival. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 5th May via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. 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. If they are already filled\, you will be offered a place on the reserve list. \nhttps://flapjackpress.co.uk/pages/word-central \nhttps://www.facebook.com/WordCentral/ \nhttps://x.com/WordCentralMcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-17/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Library Lunchtime Choir
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a sing on your lunch break? Or just a feel-good sing to boost your day? Then come along to our regular Library Lunchtime Choir session! \nThere is no pressure to be a virtuoso\, we’re just singing to feel better. The session will be 45 minutes of warm-ups and an arrangement of a well-known tune. You don’t need to be able to read music\, we will learn everything by ear using the lyrics. \nSessions are run by Sarah Adams (Choirs Manchester) and the ethos is all about setting a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy singing together as a group. \nCome along with a friend or on your own\, it’ll be a friendly\, laid back session! \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lunchtime-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \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/lego-club-2/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260422T151211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T151259Z
UID:13493-1778936400-1778947200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Space-themed Day of Family Film 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! \nWhereas those jetting into the library the following weekend\, Saturday 16 May\, can expect a special space-age edition of Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club\, plus an afternoon of themed out-of-this-world activities. \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 16 May\, Performance Space 1-4pm\, FREE Activity Plan: \n\n1:30pm: Space-themed film screening starts\n1-4pm: Crafts\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 \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-family-film-fun/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Film,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260413T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T134615Z
UID:13391-1778936400-1778947200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Film Club: Planetarium Go! Special
DESCRIPTION:Calling all space explorers – join us for a special edition of our Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed activities as we celebrate the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester. Most suitable for under 12s. Visit librarylive.co.uk for more information. \nFree – just drop in \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/family-film-club-planetarium-go-special/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20250207T152303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T081024Z
UID:10260-1778929200-1778934600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Age 13 -16 and love books? Want to read more and chat about books? Join Central Library Teen Book Club! Discover your next favourite read\, share recommendations and join book themed activities. \nThis activity is for ages 13-16 year olds only. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – just drop in \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/new-teen-book-club/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Teen Library (Lower Ground Floor)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260429T094434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T094434Z
UID:13553-1778781600-1778787000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester: One City\, Many Voices
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Lit&Phil and MACFEST for a vibrant evening celebrating the power of words to bridge cultures\, spark understanding\, and illuminate the rich tapestry of our city. \nWe bring together a distinguished panel of poets\, whose award-winning works span continents\, traditions\, and lived experiences. \nThrough live readings and personal reflections our guest writers will explore what diversity and inclusion truly mean in a city shaped by migration\, creativity\, and community. Their stories – rooted in memory\, identity\, struggle\, joy\, and hope – offer a compelling portrait of Manchester as a place where many cultures not only coexist\, but flourish. \nThis unique event invites audiences to reflect on the ways literature can build empathy and connection\, celebrating Manchester as an exemplar of multiculturalism at its best. Come prepared to be inspired\, challenged\, and uplifted by voices that reflect the city’s past\, present\, and ever-evolving future. \nThis is a free public event\, designed to welcome audiences from all backgrounds and to highlight the unifying power of literature and the spoken word. There will be time for discussion and questions to the poets. \nPoets and Writers (photos below listed in the following order): \n\nNasima Bee\, performance poet\, producer and creative practitioner\nNóra Blascsok\, Hungarian poet based in Manchester\, one of the Manchester Multilingual City Poets in 2025\nPamela Galloway\, poet based in Canada and Manchester\nPeter Kalu\, poet\, fiction writer and playwright\n\nFor more information and biographies of the speakers visit Manchester Lit&Phil website.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-one-city-many-voices/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Poetry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MacFest_2018.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260424T152157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T152329Z
UID:13517-1778778000-1778785200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:2hr DJ Workshop at Central Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on DJ and music production workshop at Central Library. \nHosted by tutor Niah Jemijog\, this 2 hour session is designed to be an accessible\, creative\, and engaging tutorial for all experience levels. \nThis small group session will cover the fundamentals of beat making\, mixing\, and live looping/DJ performance\, using industry-standard tools like Ableton Live\, MIDI Controllers and live instruments. \nThe workshop will take a multi-genre approach\, encouraging participants to explore and create across styles such as hip hop\, electronic\, house\, experimental\, and more. \nThe focus will be on building confidence\, developing practical skills\, and giving people the tools to start honing their musical intuition and creating their own music straight away. \nWith a strong emphasis on inclusion\, creativity\, and real-world application\, this group session in the Henry Watson Music Library on the first floor will be suitable for all ages and abilities. \nTickets are limited\, so be quick! \nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/2hr-dj-workshop-at-central-library/
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260428T122844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T122844Z
UID:13551-1778695200-1778700600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. \n\n\n\n\nAUTHORS APPEARING IN MAY ARE ZOE SHARPE\, SIMON MICHAEL AND DAVID PENNY!!\nBringing the best from all over!\nFeaturing the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country – the big names are all coming to Manchester! \nGo behind the scenes!\nShowcasing blockbuster bestsellers\, emerging talent and industry insiders\, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. \nMeet your favourite authors!\nWith giveaways\, audience interaction\, book signings\, the chance to ask questions and more – while bringing a crime fiction buzz back to this great northern city.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-23/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Signing,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260422T082214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T084118Z
UID:13479-1778607000-1778612400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Brush With History - Restoring Our Town Hall's paintings. Evening Lecture.
DESCRIPTION:Our Town Hall Project Heritage Lecture Evening Session 5.30pm \n\n\n\n\nA Brush With History – Restoring Our Town Hall’s paintings. Evening lecture. \nIn this Heritage Lecture\, we’ll be learning about the conservation work undertaken by Beth Jowett of Elizabeth Jowett Conservation of Paintings\, one of several expert conservators who have been taking care of the Town Hall’s collection of paintings.Beth will talk us through the detailed work she’s completed\, having undertaken three batches of paintings totalling 16 oil paintings\, including their frames too. \nThe evening lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \n5.30pm Tuesday 12 May 2026\, The Performance Space\, Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-brush-with-history-restoring-our-town-halls-paintings-evening-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260422T081829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T081829Z
UID:13474-1778590800-1778596200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Brush With History - Restoring Our Town Hall's paintings. Afternoon Lecture.
DESCRIPTION:Our Town Hall Project Heritage Lecture Afternoon Session 1pm \n\n\n\n\nA Brush With History – Restoring Our Town Hall’s paintings. Afternoon lecture. \nIn this Heritage Lecture\, we’ll be learning about the conservation work undertaken by Beth Jowett of Elizabeth Jowett Conservation of Paintings\, one of several expert conservators who have been taking care of the Town Hall’s collection of paintings.Beth will talk us through the detailed work she’s completed\, having undertaken three batches of paintings totalling 16 oil paintings\, including their frames too. \nThe afternoon lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \n1pm Tuesday 12 May 2026\, The Performance Space\, Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-brush-with-history-restoring-our-town-halls-paintings-afternoon-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260116T135951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135951Z
UID:13533-1778589000-1778596200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. \nLearn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. \nOpen to all levels. \nBook your free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986065030971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFree – just drop in. \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/talk-english-circles-2026-02-03/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Talk-English.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260422T150911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T151328Z
UID:13490-1778331600-1778342400@librarylive.co.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260421T082203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T111923Z
UID:13457-1778331600-1778342400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Space Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future star explorers! Join us at Central Library for a space-themed day of fun as we celebrate the arrival of Planetarium Go! in Manchester. Get ready for space hopping\, wacky experiments\, moon walking\, moon rock races\, and more! \nFree – just drop in.  \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/central-library-family-space-adventures/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260422T154449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T154532Z
UID:13497-1778320800-1778324400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Concert: Sedbergh Prep School Choir
DESCRIPTION:Sedbergh Prep School will bring their tour to Manchester Central Library Saturday 9th May.  \nMixing cultural activities with performances in a few well-known establishments around the city\, the Casterton choir will be calling-in at the Henry Watson Music Library. \nBased in the North-west\, they have performed recent concerts at esteemed venues such as Bolton Priory\, St Mary’s Church in Kirkby Lonsdale\, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral\, and St Helen and St Martin’s York. \nComposed of children aged 10-13 years old\, the choir will be promising a mixture of songs to suit all tastes. The choir will be accompanied by the Head of Music at Sedbergh Prep School\, Sian Norman. \nSet to be a special\, informal\, early morning performance – all are welcome to attend this choral session from 10AM. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/concert-sedbergh-prep-school-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260303T151809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T151900Z
UID:13064-1778004000-1778007600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:People’s Infrastructure: Everyday Life in Changing China
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Manchester Confucius Institute’s second public talk linked to our 20th anniversary exhibition \, Building China: People’s Infrastructure \nThis talk moves from the visual culture of the 1950s and the institutional landscapes of the 1970s to contemporary studies of markets\, parks\, sidewalks\, and sites of urban redevelopment. Across these moments\, infrastructure is approached as something maintained through labour\, inhabitation\, and routine use. Attention shifts between rural and urban settings\, historical transformation and present conditions\, to show how social life and material systems remain closely intertwined. ‘People’s infrastructure’ offers a lens for understanding continuity and change in China’s recent past and present. \nAfter the talk\, there will be an opportunity to visit the Manchester Confucius Institute’s 20th anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure\, on the Lower Ground Floor of the Central Library (exhibited from 1 March until 30 May 2026). \nFree – booking required via Eventbrite here or via ‘Book Now’ below \n==================================== \nAbout the speaker: \nDeljana Iossifova is Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies and lead the Urban Studies Lab at the University of Manchester\, where she also acts as Academic Director of the Confucius Institute. She was trained as an architect at ETH Zurich and holds a PhD in Public Policy Design from Tokyo Institute of Technology\, which she obtained following years of professional practice in East Asia. Her research examines the dynamics between architecture\, everyday life\, urban transformations\, and global environmental change. \nThe Manchester Confucius Institute Public Talk Series: \nManchester Confucius Institute public talks are free\, informal and informative lectures aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese culture and language. \nFind out more about the Manchester Confucius Institute.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/peoples-infrastructure-everyday-life-in-changing-china/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260116T135951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135951Z
UID:13532-1777984200-1777991400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. \nLearn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. \nOpen to all levels. \nBook your free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986065030971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFree – just drop in. \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/talk-english-circles-2026-02-03/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Talk-English.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171949
CREATED:20260415T142654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T142654Z
UID:13421-1777730400-1777734000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. \nWe will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish each session with a calming and mindful craft. \nSuitable for children aged 4+. \nBook your free spot via Eventbrite here. 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/storytime-and-mindfulness-for-children-4-years-2/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Reading,Workshops
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