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New Horizons Choir Sing Christmas Favourites

Henry Watson Music Library

The New Horizons choir sing a selection Christmas favourites. The Manchester City Council employees choir rehearse every Wednesday evening in the Henry Watson Music Library, mainly for the joy of singing and to promote wellbeing. Free - drop in - please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash […]

BSL Storytime

Children's Library

Join us and Manchester Deaf Centre’s Children and Young People’s Service for this session, which helps deaf children and young people to nurture friendships, skills and confidence for a bright future ahead! You will also have the chance to learn some signs during the session. For more information, contact angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk Free - Please make a donation […]

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Conversation Club

Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group, improve your English, and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. For more information email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online

Italian Storytime

Children's Library

Our monthly 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! Suitable for children aged 4–7. For more information, email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk Free - please make a donation to support our Library […]

French Storytime

Children's Library

Join us for French Storytime to listen to stories in French and English, learn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4–7. For more information, contact angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Suitable for children aged 4-7 Free - please drop in Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our […]

French Film Club: Making Of

Performance Space

Join us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film, Making Of. Simon, a seasoned director, begins shooting a film about workers' struggle to save their factory. But between his producer's scheming, egocentric actors and edgy technicians, he's quickly overwhelmed by events. Abandoned by his financiers, Simon has to face a social conflict with […]

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Little Reads

Children's Library

Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2 - 6, but all family members are welcome. Free – just drop in. For more information, email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk Please make a donation […]

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Little Reads

Children's Library

Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2 - 6, but all family members are welcome. Free – just drop in. For more information, email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk Please make a donation […]

Film Club

Performance Space

Join us for themed crafts and showcased books linked to this month’s film. The club is free to join, and we may even have popcorn! Bring the family for a free afternoon of fun. For more information, contact angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk Suitable for children up to 12 years. Free – drop in. Please make a […]

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NEW! Ukrainian Storytime

Lwr Ground floor - City Library

Привіт! Join our monthly Ukrainian storytelling sessions! Learn new words, listen to stories in Ukrainian and English, and have fun! Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. Free - just drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online  

Hispanic Film Club: Todo sobre mi madre / All about my mother

Performance Space

Join us for our first monthly Hispanic Film Club at Central Library, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes, celebrating Hispanic cinema with a diverse line-up of films that explore resilience, identity and humanity. Highlights include this month's film All About My Mother, Yuli, Wild Tales, and more. This month's film synopsis: Madrid - Manuela, a single […]

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Conversation Club

Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group, improve your English, and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. For more information email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online