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Manchester Indie Film Makers Group

Media Lounge

We are a group of collective creatives who use film and media to produce original productions which are hopefully both thought provoking and offer a fresh view of how film […]

ArchivesMoved

Archives+ Ground Floor

This exhibition is based on a project that brought together young dancers and actors from Manchester and the North West in an exciting exploration of historical Manchester. By using archive […]

Galt Toys Exhibition

The Manchester Modernist Society present a display of games, puzzles and toys designed and produced in the 1960s and 1970s by local manufacturers James Galt. Hear exhibition curator, Steve Marland, […]

Hitchcock: Master and Magician

Performance Space

Four week film theory evening course plus a screening Delivered at Central Library by HOME, this course will support participants in getting to know one of the most celebrated and […]

£40

Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants

First Floor Exhibition Hall

We're very excited that Nick Sharratt is now the subject of a magical exhibition at Central Library. The well loved author of classic picture books including Shark in the Park, […]

Saturday Spectacular – Picture a Story

It's National Share a Story Month in May! Help us create an interactive storybook for our upcoming "Read Manchester" Book bench. We would like you to help re-tell Manchester's iconic […]

Hari Kunzru – EVENT CANCELLED

EVENT CANCELLED Manchester Literature Festival have released the following statement: 'Upon reflection, we have decided to cancel our event with Hari Kunzru and Nikesh Shukla at Central Library on Thursday 25th […]

£6 – £8

Just an Ordinary Lawyer

Performance Space

“The British Empire was trying desperately to hold on to its colonial possessions by any means … and the foul would often override the fair.” Tayo Aluko follows the multi-award […]

£8

North West Film Archive – 40th Anniversary Exhibition

First Floor Display Cases

Since 1977, the North West Film Archive has been collecting and preserving the region’s filmed heritage, and making it available for people to enjoy.  This exhibition showcases a selection from […]

Amore!

Performance Space

If music be the food of love...join us and the City of Manchester Opera to hear beautiful, accessible, opera. Conductor: Juan Ortunõ Accompanist: Jonathan Ellis Book tickets at www.comoperasec@btinternet.com  

£10

Chameleon Youth FREE Taster Session

Performance Space

We’ll provide the spark - You create the movement. Chameleon Youth is looking for raw dance talent. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company based at Central Library, is calling out […]

Sunday Funday – Manchester Day

Visit the library to celebrate Manchester Day. Explore and discover the magic of science, crafts, face-painting, performance and drama. Fun for all the family! Kindly supported by The Oglesby Charitable […]