The Smiths 1984-1986
First Floor Display CasesAn 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 […]
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Once Upon A Time…
Wolfson Reading RoomAn 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 […]
You Brought Your Own Light
First Floor Exhibition HallA powerful exhibition by Manchester based photographer, Allie Crewe, whose work is "highly rated, sincere, poignant and classical ", Magnum Photography. There is nothing linear about femininity - or what it means […]
Lego Club
Lower Ground Floor LinkWhat weird, wonderful and wacky creations can you build using just your imagination and a big pile of LEGO!. Come along to our friendly Lego Club and show what you […]
Family Fun!
Performance SpaceBreak out the popcorn and join in the fun for these free family film screenings. Lots to enjoy, including free craft sessions. Event dates and film classification below: Thursday 9 […]
Manchester Comics and Reading (MCR) Festival
We are proud to announce the first Manchester Comics and Reading (MCR) Festival at Central Library! This is a triple event special. That's right, three in one day. We have […]
Julia Davenport: ‘Order and Chaos’ Book Launch
Performance SpaceThe poems in this brand new book are about Love, War, Anti-Austerity, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Murder, Child Abuse, Gender Identity, Race, and Climate Change. All Book profits are being […]
Henry Normal – ‘This Phantom Breath’ Book Launch
Performance Space‘The Alan Bennett of poetry’ – The Scotsman ‘Dovetails bittersweet poetry with a sublimely observant wit’ – The Guardian Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries are proud to host the launch […]
The Guilty Feminist
Performance SpaceDeborah Frances-White has turned her hit comedy podcast The Guilty Feminist into a funny, joyful, frank and inspiring book about embracing both our feminism and our imperfections. We're thrilled to […]
£20
An Evening with Deliciously Ella
Performance SpaceElla Mills Woodward’s inspirational, lively writing and delicious recipes have inspired countless people to move towards a plant-based diet. Her fans will find much to savour in her new book, […]
£5 – £15
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.
