Whilst exploring our iconic building, enjoy a unique shopping experience with an array of locally made design and craft from over 40 artists and designers. Join our creative workshops from sponsor G.F Smith and get hands on with print and paper fun, for all the family. Free – please drop in
Grimm up North present a special screening of cult horror film, Jug Face, plus an exclusive Q&A with lead actress Lauren Ashley Carter, to discuss her career working in the genre and the american independent film industry. Join us for this earthy tale of terror; a highlight of Grimmfest 2013. Strictly 18+ years only Book […]
A creative exploration of the poetry of Rumi and music composed to his poems. The workshop engages the audience in reciting the poems in English and Persian and sharing impressions of the meaning of the words. Poetry reading is interwoven with performance of songs where the words of the poet take flight on the wings […]
Celebrate World Book Night with a Silent Disco at Central Library! Join DJ John Ryan (Max 80s digital radio, Girls on Film, Gaydio) as he tempts you with three mixes to ssssshhhhake your body. Grab your headphones and flip between Classic Hits, Chart or Manchester Bands! Start your Saturday night struttin’ your stuff in one […]
Open Mic Poetry & Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry. With special guest Genevieve L. Walsh. Wednesday 3rd May 2017, 6pm - 8pm . Free entry. Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD. To book an open mic slot (4 minutes max) - please email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk to get on the reserve list. Geneviève […]
Dedicated to celebrating the past, present and future of TV and web series, Manchester’s Pilot Light TV Festival returns. Central Library events feature a combination of Web Series Screenings and special panels designed for those wanting to get involved in TV/Web Series Production. Age: 15+ years
Meet Nick Sharratt at his exhibition launch! Come along to Manchester Central Library on Saturday 6 May for the opening of the Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants exhibition. Meet the wonderful Nick Sharratt, get him to sign your favourite book and have a go at lots of free, fun, Nick-themed crafts and activities. 10am to 4pm.
Better known as co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan’s Run and Paul Calf, and producer of, amongst many others, Oscar-nominated Philomena, Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle and Alan Partridge, Henry Normal started his writing career as a poet. Born in […]
The bestselling author of The Rest of Us Just Live Here and A Monster Calls (now a major motion picture) will be talking about and signing copies of his new novel, Release. Release is the most personal and tender novel yet from Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls. It's Saturday, […]
In today’s digital society, people are constantly bombarded with information, meaning that chances to switch off are almost impossible to find. Rising pressure online and offline has prompted an alarming decline in our mental health, with one in four people now experiencing a mental health problem as often as every 12 months. By bringing together […]
Letters sent between Frank Merrick, pianist and tutor at the RNCM, and his wife Hope Squires throughout Merrick’s imprisonment during WWI for being an opponent to the war effort provide the inspiration for this unique evening of music, as part of Manchester After Hours 2017. RNCM composers Philippos Rousiamanis and Deane Smith have written two new […]
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.
