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  • World War I’s Hidden Voices

    Lwr Ground floor - City Library

    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 […]

  • The Danger Tree – An Augmented Reality Experience

    First Floor Exhibition Hall

    Scarlett Raven and Marc Marot are acknowledged to be amongst the world’s first augmented reality fine artists. The Danger Tree exhibition, visually brought to life by award-winning film set designer […]

  • Stories of Sacrifice

    Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space

    From recruitment to burial, this exhibition developed by the British Muslim Heritage Centre and part funded by the Community Covenant, gives an insight into the selfless sacrifice of Muslim soldiers, […]

  • Women’s Words on Manchester

    Wolfson Reading Room

    Women’s Words is a joint project between Manchester Libraries, Pankhurst Centre, Soroptimist International Manchester and Wordplay Community Arts. It captures a moment in Manchester’s history. One hundred years on from […]

  • We Built This City: Retro Silent Disco Returns!

    Performance Space

    You don't need Romeo and Juliet in your life to enjoy our silent disco crazy crazy nights! Just grab your handbags and gladrags and discover a reason to believe. Whether […]

    £5

  • QUEER CONTACT ’18: Drag Queen Storytime

    Storytime doesn’t get more glamorous than this! Manchester Libraries are proud to be working with Queer Contact and The Family Gorgeous to present their first Drag Queen Storytime at Central […]

  • Chinese dragon

    Sunday Funday: Celebrate Chinese New Year

    St. Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join us for a celebration of Chinese arts, crafts and culture on one of our exclusive Sunday openings.

    free

  • The Section 28 March – 30 Years On

    Performance Space

    Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Manchester March against Section 28 - still the largest LGBT march in this country. Join us to hear how this event was organised and […]

  • The Drag Ball: Exposing Manchester’s Hidden Past

    Performance Space

    In September 1880, Detective Jerome Caminada and his Manchester police force raided the Temperance Hall in Hulme. Once inside, they found 47 men and half of them were in women's […]

  • World Book Day Celebration Afternoon

    A very special afternoon of reading loveliness at Central Library. We will be sharing stories, making crafts, and discovering digital fun using our favourite books to celebrate World Book Day […]

  • Inside View: Original and Creative Work by Learners at HMP Manchester

    First Floor Display Cases

    An exhibition of creative work produced by learners attending NOVUS Education classes at HMP Manchester. This joint collaboration between Manchester Central Library and NOVUS Education showcases the excellent standard of […]

  • Votes for Women

    Performance Space

    In the centenary year commemorating (some) UK women first gaining the vote, learn how Manchester played a major role in the fight. This entertaining and informative illustrated talk covers the […]