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Holiday Activities for 11-16 years

Join us at Central Library for free summer holidays activities for 11-16 year olds at Manchester Central Library - including a free lunch! 1/8/22 - Media Cubs pop-up TV studio and newsroom, 12-4pm 4/8/22 - Media Cubs pop-up TV studio and newsroom, 12-4pm 8/8/22 - Media Cubs pop-up TV studio and newsroom, 12-4pm 11/8/22 - […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Steam Punk Crafts

It's rusty, it has cogs and a propellor and it makes a racket...it's a Steampunk time machine. How do Steampunks get around and what do they wear? Make your own Steampunk time travelling machine or your own Steampunk accessories! No need to book just drop in. Suitable for families. Free - drop in - please […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Musical Science

Performance Space

Experimenting with simple upcycled electrical junk, we will build little noisy contraptions, learn how they work and make some lovely noise together. Engineer an old speaker to sound like a robot chicken, and tap a slinky for powerful laser blasts! No need to book just drop in. Suitable for families. Free - drop in - […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Amazing Flying and Flapping Creations

Performance Space

Join Jill to make some wonderful flying creatures, butterflies, bats, birds, whatever you wish to create.  Why not drop and have a go at making your own. Suitable for families with children aged 12 and under. Free - drop in - please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Amazing Flying and Flapping Creations

Join Jill to make some wonderful flying creatures, butterflies, bats, birds, whatever you wish to create.  Why not drop and have a go at making your own. Suitable for families with children aged 12 and under. Free - drop in - please consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Media Cubs

Ground Floor

Media Cubs is a pop-up TV studio and newsroom where we direct creative, digital and media challenges – from photography and filming, comic strip-making and stop motion, TV presenting to newspaper reporting – so young people can create, debate and navigate news with confidence. This summer they are joining us at libraries across Manchester to […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Circus skills

Performance Space

Come and try your hand at spinning plates, diablo, feather balancing and juggling with The Circus House. The friendly team will be on hand to help you learn some new skills! Suitable for all ages and abilities Free - to book contact 0161 234 1983

Summer Reading Challenge – Media Cubs

Ground Floor

Media Cubs is a pop-up TV studio and newsroom where we direct creative, digital and media challenges – from photography and filming, comic strip-making and stop motion, TV presenting to newspaper reporting – so young people can create, debate and navigate news with confidence. This summer they are joining us at libraries across Manchester to […]

Summer Reading Challenge – Bridge Building Challenge

Performance Space

How strong is paper? Could you make a bridge out of newspaper? Why not come along and take our challenge? Find out if you can make a structure strong enough to hold a heavy weight. Surprise yourself and amaze your friends in this fun activity. Suitable for 7-12 year olds Free - just drop in

An Evening with Ella Mills

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Manchester Libraries, Waterstones Booksellers and Hodder Books present this special evening with bestselling food writer Ella Mills. Join inspirational bestselling food writer Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, for a special event to celebrate the release of her latest book, How to Go Plant-Based. In How to Go Plant-Based, Ella debunks the common myths surrounding a plant-based diet, shares her experiences of cooking […]

£10 – £20

Carnival Heritage

Join us for great entertainment, talks, exhibition and fun! This will be the first in a series of Carnival Heritage events looking back over the years on how the Manchester Caribbean Carnival evolved and how communities got involved. More information to follow soon. Booking essential via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/387422088897

Word Central

Performance Space

Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry With special guest David Viney Tues 30th August, 6.00pm - 7.45pm (doors 5.30pm) A free event every month at Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD Our special guest for August is David Viney, a […]