FLAPJACK PRESS PRESENTS: Nail on the Head A COVID-19 Poetry Diary, Vol. 4 Written daily throughout the UK’s restrictions to combat coronavirus, Nail on the Head takes us from the anniversary of the first lockdown, through the easing of regulations, and up to our grand reopening on so-called ‘Freedom Day’. Humorous, compassionate, and with a […]
Come and celebrate the day with Manchester City Council and Manchester Met University. Activities include, screening of disability history films, panel discussion of disability past and present, short films from GMCDP Young Creatives, music from the Spotlighters, information stalls and refreshments. Free – please drop in
We will be decorating 7 community Christmas trees in a range of traditional styles. Have a go at creating your own Christmas crafts and join our Manchester communities as they share their traditional crafts. Free - but please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of our cash or contactless […]
The whole family is invited to join us for Central Library’s Christmas celebrations! We’ll have choirs singing songs and carols, Christmas crafts for children and hot chocolate and festive treats to warm you up in the cafe. Keep an eye out for the Toy Soldiers who will be popping up during the day. We’ll also […]
Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Ben Willems. You can book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 30th November here. NB Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer. Performance slots are allocated on a 'first come first […]
Writer Cathy Crabb is running a weekly drop in for anyone who would like to spend a couple of hours strolling through storytelling. With a different exercise per week it could be anything from a screenplay to flash fiction to songwriting - just to give your mind a welcome circuit break and a bit of […]
Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Ben Willems. Our special guest for the first Word Central of the year is beat-inspired performance poet Ben Willems. Ben has featured in numerous publications, including Citizen 32, The Recusant, Beatification and Some Roast Poet, as well as appearing in […]
Help us celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Central Library on one of our special Sunday openings. Join in the fun as we offer themed family activities and crafts for everyone to enjoy Free - drop in event - please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of […]
A thrilling new take on the 1912 tragedy, as those tasked to keep the secret safe go on the run from an elite group of political figures. When Lancashire author Alan Veale began research for his latest novel 'The Titanic Document', he built a story around the 1912 disaster. They do say truth is stranger […]
North West International Brigade Memorial Group invite you to join us for ¡No Pasarán!, a day of commemoration of those Greater Manchester men and women who fought against Franco, Hitler and Mussolini in the Spanish Civil War. 11.30- 1PM 85th anniversary commemoration of the battle of Jarama. In February 1937 around 500 men of the […]
A young man has rented a flat at the top of a high rise block in Birmingham where he watches the same video over and over again, an old British film noir called Out Of The Dark. This film holds some important information for him, something which will help him deal with his recent tragic events. But what is […]
Communities across Manchester will come together to enjoy an afternoon of celebration for all the family. Sharing their stories, language, music, dance and food, it is sure to be a joyful gathering. Confirmed for this year are the Lithuanian Community, and the first time in our event history, members of both the Libyan and Moroccan […]
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.
