2017 is a landmark year for Pakistan, the nation turned 70 and the British High Commission marked this anniversary by showcasing important milestones, human stories, and the bonds which exist […]
A poignant look back at at Manchester Airport as seen through the lens of acclaimed photographer Shirley Baker, thirty years ago, having spent a day at the airport in 1987 capturing […]
Manchester Central Library is proud to host a display inspired by the British Library's new exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic. From Friday 20 October 2017, visitors will be […]
SORRY, THESE EVENTS ARE NOW BOOKED UP. Journey to where magic and myth began! Have you ever wanted to delve into Divination, ponder the peculiarities of Potions and discover enchanting […]
Manchester Histories presents Hidden Histories, Hidden Historians, a Heritage Lottery Fund supported exhibition. Five groups from across Greater Manchester have explored their own hidden histories to create a multi-media exhibition that […]
India, Africa, the West Indies and recruitment through culture explored in two parallel exhibitions: From the Shadows of War and Empire A documentary exhibition by Southern Voices Few know about […]
Come and celebrate the launch of Introduction X, The Poetry Business New Poets anthology. Introduction X is a gathering of outstanding poets at an early stage in their writing careers. […]
A LIVE SCREENING FROM THE BRITISH LIBRARY Think hearing is just sound waves hitting your ear drums? Think again. Percussionist Evelyn Glennie’s unique connection to her music comes from having […]
Get your festive season underway with our annual family extravaganza. Listen to a fantastic line-up of local choirs and bands and enjoy a mince pie with us. Create your own […]
Manchester Opera Ensemble return to Central Library on 19th and 20th December to present a new production of British composer Lennox Berkeley’s farce, A Dinner Engagement. Set in a Greater Manchester family […]
Join us for the premiere of new sci-fi adventure The Crimson Pioneers made by the Manchester Indie Film Makers Group, based at Central Library. Synopsis: The first generation of 'Crimson […]
Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present: WORD CENTRAL a semaphore-exploding mind-flow. Open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry Featuring special guest poet Potting Shed Pete. The open mic […]
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.
