Hailed by David Keenan as “fierce, funny, poignant and real", Malc’s Boy is being tipped as one of the most exciting debuts of 2026! Brutal, beautiful, and darkly funny – a groundbreaking portrait of fathers, sons, and northern masculinity. Malc’s Boy charts a son’s struggle and friendship with his father amidst a legacy of toxic […]
What do George V, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? Which musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others – played their first roles? All these questions – and many more […]
Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. Suitable for children aged 4–7. Free – drop in. Please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
Join us at Central Library for an interactive craft workshop as we prepare for Eid. We will provide all the materials to make Eid-themed bookmarks, just bring yourself! Suitable for children. Free – just drop in Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation […]
Join us for a unique event celebrating Mieczysław Fogg, Poland's legendary crooner on the 125th anniversary of his birth. Dive into the vibe of 1930s cabaret and discover how his music became a symbol of wartime resistance. With stories from cultural researcher and journalist Juliette Bretan, a visual journey through his inspiring life and melodies […]
Instituto Cervantes Manchester celebrates International Week of Literature in Spanish with Benengeli 2026, this year's theme - Libraries! The Instituto Cervantes Manchester is once again taking part in Benengeli 2026: International Week of Literature in Spanish. We invite you to join us in this global celebration of literature, which brings together readers, writers and lovers of […]
Join local children's author Sabrina Martins Alauf for a gentle storytelling and colouring session inspired by her children's book series, Ducklee Adventures. Children and families will meet Ducklee, a curious and kind-hearted little duck who explores friendship, discovery and gentle adventures. The session will include an introduction to the story, an interactive chat with the […]
Join us for an interactive craft session as we draw the curtain on the 200th anniversary of the invention of the modern railway. We'll be making some lovely paper trains and a colourful railway track. Suitable for children aged 4-10. All materials provided, just bring yourself. Free – just drop in Please make a donation to […]
Are you a wizard at Ticket to Ride? A fan of tableau building games? Join our free weekly boardgames sessions and enjoy 20% off in the library café! Open to all ages and abilities. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime session in Farsi and English! Expect singing and crafts as we learn new words and make new friends. Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just drop in Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation […]
Join us for a fun and interactive craft session for children aged 4-7. We will be celebrating Polish Heritage Month by creating cardboard radios, and much more! We'll provide all the materials, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Free – just drop in Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at […]
A hands-on LEGO robotics workshop for children. Children work in small teams to design and build your own racing robots without step-by-step instructions, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. They then program their robots using simple block-based coding to detect and avoid obstacles using motion sensors. Once complete, robots are tested through fun challenges, racing and navigating […]
01 Jun 2026
Music Q&A: ‘THE BEAUTIFUL DEATH OF OZZY OSBOURNE’ with KEITH KAHN-HARRIS
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