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  • Suffrage in Manchester

    Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space

    In celebration of the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, this exhibition has been created by Heritage schools to showcase the work of local primary and secondary school […]

  • Hit the North

    First Floor Exhibition Hall

    From incisive studio portraiture to grand rural vistas, Hit the North celebrates northern photography across five decades. The exhibition is curated by Manchester-based Hobo Photo, which promotes photography with high-quality roving exhibitions. Free - please […]

  • The Smiths 1984-1986

    First Floor Display Cases

    An exhibition of images from the golden age of The Smiths, by photographer Stephen Wright. 'A sweeter set of pictures were never taken’   Morrissey, Boxing Day, 1985 Free – please […]

  • Sunday Funday – Manchester Day

    The word on the street is that your fabulous Central Library will be open on Manchester Day – pop in and explore the treasures inside! Free - please drop in

  • Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session

    Performance Space

    CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, […]

  • The Empire Windrush – 70th Anniversary

    Archives+ Ground Floor

    Empire Windrush is best remembered today for bringing one of the first large groups of post-war West Indian immigrants to the United Kingdom in 1948. To celebrate the 70th anniversary we exhibit and share material from collections […]

  • The Ministry of Lost & Found

    Pick up a map, it’s time to get lost on a quest around Central Library! A long, long, time ago, the government commissioned intrepid explorer, Philias Finder, to start The […]

  • Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session

    Performance Space

    CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, […]

  • Once Upon A Time…

    Wolfson Reading Room

    An enchanting display of books for children from Central Library's special collections.  Ranging from a 17th Century Latin Dictionary to favourite characters such as Babar, The Snowman and Latin versions […]

  • Mischief Makers!

    The Summer Reading Challenge is back so come and be a Mischief Maker with Manchester Libraries! Join at any library to get your free pack of goodies and collect rewards for reading […]

  • Bee a Reader this summer!

    We're buzzing to have teamed up with Bee in the City this summer. Come into Central Library and start ticking off the super-size and little bees in your trail map.  Join […]