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SUMMARY:Architecture for the People - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Architecture for the People \nManchester City Architect’s Department\, 1902-2003 \nFor 101 years\, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing hundreds of different municipal buildings. They ranged from grand airport terminals to the small public lavatories\, from the high profile like the new Free Trade Hall to the hidden away but essential facilities like mortuaries. \nFor the first time\, this exhibition presents a selection of the works delivered under the direction of the seven official City Architects spanning across the twentieth century. In the early days of the Department\, Manchester Corporation controlled gas and electricity undertakings\, most public transport\, schools\, police\, fire and ambulance services\, waste collection\, parks and recreation\, housing\, libraries\, crematoriums and more. Such responsibilities meant a need for new buildings and the upkeep of existing facilities. The City Architect’s Department designed and delivered these\, changing the face of the city and its suburbs\, providing thousands of new homes\, and scores of schools\, libraries\, public baths\, amongst a host of civic buildings. Using archival photographs\, drawings and ephemera\, the exhibition traces the Department and its buildings\, showing how architectural commissions mirrored the constitution of the Corporation and the changing fortunes of the city. \nCurated by Martin Dodge (University of Manchester) and Richard Brook (Lancaster University) \nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/exhibition-architecture-for-the-people/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
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SUMMARY:The Great Hall Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall closed in January 2018 and work then began on a labour of love: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to repair\, protect and update this architectural masterpiece for future generations. The Great Hall is the Town Hall’s centrepiece. It includes a huge variety of conservation and restoration projects and is a great example of the work we’re doing throughout the building. Our approach to the unique elements of this  space reflects the level of care needed for the whole project. This exhibition looks at just three details of the Great Hall to tell some of the story of the Our Town Hall project. \n\n\nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-great-hall-exhibition/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T083306Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, this exhibition tells the story of how seven personalities transformed Manchester into a global centre of Shakespearean theatre in the Victorian era and reveals present day evidence of the city’s innovative engagement with the works of Shakespeare. \nFree – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/shakespeare-and-manchester-a-victorian-powerhouse-exhibition/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T143044Z
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SUMMARY:Building China: People’s Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:“Building China: People’s Infrastructure” invites audiences to encounter China from the kitchen table and the street corner rather than the skyline. Bringing together photographs and prints from the 1950s to the 1980s with field images from the early 2000s and contemporary works\, the exhibition traces urban change through the ordinary spaces where life unfolds. \nAcross work unit housing\, factory yards\, courtyards\, pavements\, parks and markets\, the exhibition foregrounds infrastructure as lived experience. Socialist era photographs reveal campaigns that sought to educate as they built\, capturing moments of collective labour and care. Reform era scenes register development in motion\, with unfinished structures and provisional arrangements shaping everyday routines. Contemporary contributions attend to elevated roads\, pavements and public spaces as shared infrastructures\, animated through drawing\, film and photography that remain attentive to movement and sound. \n“Building China: People’s Infrastructure” offers a portrait of continuous infrastructuring\, understood as the ongoing adaptation of spaces\, rules and materials to meet everyday needs. By bringing the intimacy of routine practices into focus\, the exhibition reframes one of the world’s most discussed urban transformations through the ordinary scenes that sustain it. \nThis exhibition is supported by The Confucius Institute at The University of Manchester. CI is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 and this exhibition forms part of our celebrations. Exhibition launch details will be announced shortly. \nLead curator: Prof Deljana Iossifova (Architecture & Urban Studies)\, University of Manchester \nWith contributions from Deljana Iossifova\, Xin Li\, Qiwei Peng\, Ziqiu Ren\, Rujin Wang and photographs by the late David Lea. \nMore information: Building China: People’s Infrastructure | Events at The University of Manchester \nFree – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/building-china-peoples-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Link
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260303T144435Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Meets Heritage - Echoes of Sahyadri
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition featuring 12 UNESCO Heritage Forts. \nOrganised by Leena Desshmukh\, Founder of Sahyadri CIC UK\, in collaboration with Sahyadri Pratishtan India. \nThis exhibition honours the extraordinary hill forts of the Sahyadri mountain range\, recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their outstanding universal value. These formidable structures stand as enduring symbols of architectural innovation\, strategic brilliance and cultural legacy. \nCarved into rugged landscapes and rising majestically above valleys and coastlines\, the forts represent centuries of vision\, resilience and statecraft. Their sophisticated defence systems\, water management engineering and harmonious integration with natural terrain reflect a remarkable synthesis of art\, science and military intelligence. \nThrough meticulously crafted fort models\, curated historical narratives and immersive visual presentation\, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to engage with this monumental chapter of global heritage. Visitors are invited to experience the spirit\, strength and enduring legacy of the Sahyadri forts in an educational and culturally enriching environment. \nFree – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/heritage-meets-heritage-echoes-of-sahyadri/
LOCATION:First Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
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SUMMARY:The Long Road South to find True North
DESCRIPTION:Take a poetry journey from loss to hope\, from home to infinity\, to find your own personal True North.  \n80 people from Cornerstone Day Centre in Hulme\, many affected by homelessness and other issues\, have made poetic paths for all to follow\, opening eyes to a wider world. \nThese restless poems leap from the page into 3-dimensions. Intriguing\, bright and curious poetic paper sculptures\, filled with intense life experience. Navigation tools for the journey – “wish frogs”\, folded globes\, infinity poems. And songs for the journey… \nEchoing the footsteps of the footloose Japanese haiku poet Basho\, our word-magicians lead us onward to help each of us find our own inner Northstar. \nThis year-long project at Caritas Cornerstone Day Centre was co-created by the makers with poet Philip Davenport\, artists Christine Johnson and Darren Marsh. \nFunded by Arts Council England \nFree please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-long-road-south-to-find-true-north/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260210T141859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T143208Z
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SUMMARY:Exiles and Descendants
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition from Polonia Northern England uncovers the remarkable history of a Polish community (Polonia) deported and displaced during WWII. Through photographs\, letters\, and personal documents\, it showcases experiences of forced deportation\, war crimes\, refuge\, and significant contributions to Britain’s freedom. The exhibition also explores post-war resettlement in exile in Northern England and community efforts to maintain cultural identity whilst Poland was under communist rule. PNE safeguards and shares this history to strengthen collective memory and fill the gaps in historical records. \nFree – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/exiles-and-descendants/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20250114T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103721Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-storytime/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
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SUMMARY:Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. We will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish each session with a calming and mindful craft. Suitable for children aged 4+. \nBook your free spot on Eventbrite here \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/storytime-and-mindfulness-for-children-4-years/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260306T131102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103546Z
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SUMMARY:Board Games Café
DESCRIPTION: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!  Whether you always wanted to try Carcassone\, or whether you are a champ at backgammon or Trivial Pursuit\, this is the place for you. Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. \nFree entry! Participants get 20% off in the library cafe. \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here or click ‘Book Now’ below \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/board-games-cafe-2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20250815T142451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103654Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults.  \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conversation-club/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Culture,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20240214T121545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103912Z
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SUMMARY:Italian Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly morning 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! \nStaying in the city for the Easter Bank Holiday? Come and join our special Italian story time treasure hunt session! We are hunting for a lost object… oh dear\, what could it be? Could you guest the right word? Come and see!  \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/italian-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260319T105340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T095046Z
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SUMMARY:School Holidays Programme
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for two weeks of school holidays fun! Expect child-friendly gardening activities\, storytime sessions\, Lego\, STEM clubs and much more! Suitable for families: \n Little Movers and Shakers – Tuesday 7 April\, 11-11:30am\, Music Library (Central Library\, 1st Floor) \nCalling all little groovers! Show us some moves at this fun and interactive music and dance session. We’ll bring the music\, so get ready to hit the dancefloor! Suitable for children up to 4 years old. Free – just drop in. \nGardening Club – Wednesday 8 April\, Monday 13 April\, 2pm-4pm\, Lower Ground Floor \nCalling all budding gardeners! Get potting at our interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide all the equipment you need for your gardening skills to bloom! Free – just drop in. \nLego Club – Thursday 9 April\, 2-4pm\, Wednesday 15 April\, 2-4pm\, Saturday 18 April\, 2-3pm\, Lower Ground Floor \nDo you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. Free – just drop in. \nNya the Train Dog: A Tale of Safety and Smiles – Friday 10 April\, 11:30am-12:30pm\, Children’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nFamilies are invited to Manchester City Centre Library for a special chance to meet Nya\, the TransPennine Express therapy dog who has captured hearts across the rail network. She’ll be in the children’s section for strokes\, cuddles and photos\, and visitors can pick up a free copy of her brand-new children’s book.  Nya the Train Dog: A Tale of Safety and Smiles is a warm\, gentle story that introduces simple safeguarding and rail safety messages through Nya’s real-life adventures. Free – just drop in. \nMatilda Inspired Family Library Workshops delivered by the Palace Theatre – Tuesday 14 April\, 10-11am\, 11:15am-12:15pm and 1-2pm\, Children’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nCome along and spend an hour with Phelps the librarian\, a kind\, wise librarian who LOVES stories. Phelps spends lots of time listening to the wild and wonderful tales Matilda creates and knows quite a bit about telling stories herself too – thank you very much! Phelps could use your imagination to help with the next story! These workshops are interactive storytelling workshop held at Central Library\, designed for primary school aged children and their families. There will be a facilitator in role as the character of Phelps. These sessions will last approximately an hour and are free to access but we recommend booking your places in advance to avoid disappointment. Book your free place on Eventbrite here  \nLittle Reads – Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 April\, 11-11.30am\, Children’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nBrought 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 to 6\, but all family members are welcome. Free – just drop in. \nSTEM Club – Thursday 16 April\, 2-4pm\, Lower Ground Floor \nPut your lab coat and goggles on and join us for an interactive session that will get you excited about science!  Expect spectacular hands-on experiments and lots of fun! Suitable for ages 6-11. Free – just drop in. \nSpring Crafts\, Friday 17 April\, 2-4pm\, Lower Ground Floor \nJoin us at Central Library for a spring-themed craft session suitable for families. All materials provided\, just bring your creativity! Suitable for ages 5-11. Free – just drop in. \nUkrainian Storytime – Saturday 18 April\, 1:30-2pm\, Children’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nПривіт! 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. \nArabic and Mandarin Storytime – Saturday 18 April\, 2-3pm\, Children’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nJoin us in Central Library’s Children Library to hear stories and sing songs in Arabic\, Mandarin and English. Learn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just drop in. \nFamily Film Club – Saturday 18 April\, 1-4pm\, Performance Space (Ground Floor) \nCalling all budding cinema fans! Join us for our family film club. Bring the family for an afternoon of themed crafts and watch a family classic on the library’s huge screen. We might even have free popcorn! Screenings start at 1.30pm. Most suitable for under 12s. Free – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/school-holidays-programme/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20250723T124354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T132841Z
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SUMMARY:Little Movers and Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little groovers! Enjoy a fun\, high-energy session filled with music and dance. Get ready to show off some moves – we’ll bring the tunes! Most suitable for under 4s. \n Free entry – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-movers-and-shakers-3/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260227T142747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T142919Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the City
DESCRIPTION:Voices of the City exhibition is a powerful and welcoming photography exhibition of a creative project which celebrated identity\, belonging and community. \nCreated by Community Arts North West\, the project brought together a group of diverse young people and adults to tell their stories by working with drama facilitator and physical theatre director\, Julia Wilson of SmallActs theatre company\, to explore character\, costume and movement. Their journey was captured in striking photographs by Shirlaine Forrest (whose work includes photographing Taylor Swift\, Stormzy and Billie Eilish). \nExperience powerful photos\, discover real stories\, and enjoy the chance to see the city (and its young people) in a new way. The result is a unique\, multi-generational exhibition full of energy\, imagination and real voices from our city. You might recognise a face or even a bit of yourself. \nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n============================= \nPlus\, free launch event. Drop in to the Oculus Space on the ground floor on Wednesday 8 April\, 1-3.30pm\, for an informal launch with live music. \nStay for a relaxed Q&A (2 -3.30pm) in the Henry Watson Music Library on the first floor with young people\, creative producer Michelle Udogu\, and photographer Shirlaine Forrest. \nVoices of the City is funded by BBC Children in Need and The Granada Foundation. \nPhotograph: Shirlaine Forrest
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/voices-of-the-city/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Oculus Area)
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260327T100007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T100007Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding gardeners! Get potting at our interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide all the equipment you need for your gardening skills to bloom! \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gardening-club/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T095452Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260327T100409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T100920Z
UID:13269-1775820600-1775824200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nya the Train Dog: A Tale of Safety and Smiles
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to Manchester City Centre Library for a special chance to meet Nya\, the TransPennine Express therapy dog who has captured hearts across the rail network. She’ll be in the children’s section for strokes\, cuddles and photos\, and visitors can pick up a free copy of her brand-new children’s book.  Nya the Train Dog: A Tale of Safety and Smiles is a warm\, gentle story that introduces simple safeguarding and rail safety messages through Nya’s real-life adventures. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/nya-the-train-dog-a-tale-of-safety-and-smiles/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260106T140842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T113142Z
UID:12390-1775829600-1775836800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Knitting\, Cross-stitch and Embroidery Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our new friendly group and spend a cosy afternoon meeting new people and learning a new skill! Have a go at knitting\, cross-stitch and hand embroidery in a relaxed environment. All materials provided\, just bring yourself. All levels welcome. \nPay what you feel. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/knitting-cross-stitch-and-embroidery-group/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260402T190241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190241Z
UID:13330-1775912400-1775923200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meet the Manchester Titans!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Lower Ground Floor of Manchester Central Library for an afternoon of fun and crafts provided by legendary American Football Club: Manchester Titans! \nYou might even get a chance to try on an American Football helmet and shoulder pads! \nOpen to all children\, beginners + American Football pros welcome! Suitable for ages 6+. \nFree entry\, just drop in.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-the-manchester-titans/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260327T100007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T100007Z
UID:13261-1776088800-1776096000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding gardeners! Get potting at our interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide all the equipment you need for your gardening skills to bloom! \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gardening-club/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260327T101446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T101446Z
UID:13277-1776160800-1776175200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Matilda Inspired Family Library Workshops delivered by the Palace Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Come along and spend an hour with Phelps the librarian\, a kind\, wise librarian who LOVES stories. Phelps spends lots of time listening to the wild and wonderful tales Matilda creates and knows quite a bit about telling stories herself too – thank you very much! Phelps could use your imagination to help with the next story! \nThese workshops are interactive storytelling workshop held at Central Library\, designed for primary school aged children and their families. There will be a facilitator in role as the character of Phelps. These sessions will last approximately an hour and are free to access but we recommend booking your places in advance to avoid disappointment. \nThree sessions starting at at 10am\, 11:15am and 1-2pm \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/matilda-inspired-family-library-workshops-delivered-by-the-palace-theatre/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T131500
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260401T130936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131049Z
UID:13310-1776169800-1776172500@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Library Lunchtime Choir
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a sing on your lunch break? Or just a feel-good sing to boost your day? Then come along to the first ever Library Lunchtime Choir session! There is no pressure to be a virtuoso\, we’re just singing to feel better. The session will be 45 minutes of warm-ups and an arrangement of a well-known tune. You don’t need to be able to read music\, we will learn everything by ear using the lyrics. Sessions are run by Sarah Adams (Choirs Manchester) and the ethos is all about setting a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy singing together as a group. \nCome along with a friend or on your own\, it’ll be a friendly\, laid back session! \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lunchtime-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20240910T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103839Z
UID:9338-1776250800-1776252600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T095452Z
UID:13254-1776261600-1776265200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20240919T102443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103949Z
UID:9414-1776261600-1776268800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crochet and Chat Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how to crochet and make new friends? Why not come along to our new monthly group? \nFree – drop in – please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crochet-and-chat-club/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260327T101817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T101817Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Club
DESCRIPTION:Put your lab coat and goggles on and join us for an interactive session that will get you excited about science!  Expect spectacular hands-on experiments and lots of fun! Suitable for ages 6-11. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/stem-club/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260303T150555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T144407Z
UID:13051-1776362400-1776366000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:People as Infrastructure: The Architectural Wisdom of Informality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Manchester Confucius Institute’s first public talk of the year\, launching our anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure. \nExplore the spontaneous and ingenious adaptations found in China’s urban marketplaces\, where everyday materials become functional art. This talk delves into the world of informal architectural practices that thrive without formal design processes\, reflecting a bottom-up creativity that challenges our conventional views on sustainability and technology in building. We’ll discuss how these grassroots innovations might teach us new ways to think about architecture and urban infrastructure. \nAfter the talk\, there will be an opportunity to visit the Manchester Confucius Institute’s 20th anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure\, on the Lower Ground Floor of the Central Library (exhibited from 1 March until 30 May 2026). \nFree – booking required via Eventbrite here or via the ‘Book Now’ button below \n==================================== \nAbout the speaker: \nZiqiu Ren is a spatial filmmaker and architectural researcher. Her research is established at the intersection of urban studies\, ethnographic theories\, and creative media. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Architecture at the University of Manchester\, working on Chinese food marketplaces\, supported by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). She is an associated researcher at the Urban Studies Lab.  \nhe Manchester Confucius Institute Public Talk Series \nManchester Confucius Institute public talks are free\, informal and informative lectures aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese culture and language. \nFind out more about the Manchester Confucius Institute
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/people-as-infrastructure-the-architectural-wisdom-of-informalit/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20260327T102101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T102101Z
UID:13288-1776434400-1776441600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for a spring-themed craft session suitable for families. All materials provided\, just bring your creativity! Suitable for ages 5-11. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spring-crafts/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233929
CREATED:20240910T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103839Z
UID:13174-1776510000-1776511800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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