Join us for a day of children’s music activities! 11:30 - Rhyme Time Stories and songs. 12:20 - HWML instruments A brief showing of some of the music library’s instruments, originating in different time periods and places around the world. Feel free to ask questions! 12:40 - Children’s instruments Xylophones, maracas, triangles, ukuleles and much […]
Come in from the cold to our Winter Warmer - a special Sunday afternoon opening for all to have fun, and families to have some together time. We'll have winter themed crafts, storytelling, face painting, music performances from Artful Playground, nice treats, discounted cafe drinks, plus advice from some fantastic organisations like British Red Cross […]
Directly after Manchester’s City Council’s Walk for Women, the celebration continues here with a festival event featuring musical performances, speeches from influential and strong women in and around Manchester, Mexican dance, spoken word, and an amazing African fashion show! Find out more about the work going on in Manchester’s communities at the variety of information […]
Manchester Literature Festival is delighted to welcome Sebastian Barry back to Manchester to discuss his beautifully crafted new novel, Old God’s Time. Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet of his new home, a Victorian castle overlooking the Irish Sea. For months he has barely seen a soul, catching only glimpses of his […]
This year, the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust and SomosCR are pleased to present SOMOS MUJERES for International Women’s Day. Join us to hear from Latin American women sharing their experiences of migration and living in the UK. Immerse yourself in Latin American culture, live music from Mestisa, delicious food from La Bandera, coffee from […]
Join leading researchers and healthcare professionals from the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre to explore ground-breaking research. Enjoy talks, games and interactive activity stands. Featuring a guest poetry performance by Lemn Sissay OBE. Suitable for all ages. Families welcome. Free – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of […]
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. With more than […]
Rob Parker returns to host another Crime Central author panel! Special guests will be.. Nick 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. Sally-Anne Martyn grew up just outside Sheffield. Her debut novel, 'The Clinic', is a […]
Flapjack Press presents Gerry Potter’s Li’l Book o’ small Poems (or is it?) “You’ll never live more life than wha’ I’m livin’ through right now…” Join Gerry Potter on a voyage into social relativism and the domestic/fantastic in a punchy ‘n’ pithy yet generously discursive collection. Contemplating both the ingrained and fleeting fears of a […]
Manchester Libraries and Manchester Literature Festival present an Evening with Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart. Following 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 […]
"Stephen Lawrence’s legacy is one of promoting tolerance, understanding and peace between all" We 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 […]
Join us for this illustrated public lecture, by Geoff Scargill of The Watkin Society. Absalom and Edward Watkin – father and son – were key figures in the development of Manchester in the 19th century. Absalom helped draw up the petition that brought the horror of the Peterloo Massacre to public attention. Although he was […]
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.
