Manchester’s Lost District
Archives+ Ground FloorA exhibition of many previously unseen photographs of the area now covered by the Manchester Arndale. They include the pubs, clubs, chapels and many shops and businesses swept away to […]
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Common Salt
Common Salt Sheila Ghelani and Sue Palmer Common Salt is a performance around a table – a ‘show and tell’. It explores the colonial, geographical history of England and India […]
£5
An Evening with Rosie Garland and Friends
Celebrate LGBTQ History Month with the wonderful Rosie Garland and her favourite Manchester based LGBTQ performers, poets and authors! Novelist, poet and singer with post-punk band The March Violets, Rosie […]
£2
Celebrate Harry Potter Day
Media LoungeJoin us for lots of enchanting arts and magical crafts as we celebrate all things Harry Potter! Suitable for families. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult Free – […]
Always Something Moves
Mark Devereux Projects presents a new performance by artist Sophie Lee with SHE Choir, Manchester. Taking place in various spaces within the venue, the artist has written and produced a […]
Queering the Archive with the LGBT Foundation
Performance SpaceJoin us for an exploration of Manchester's LGBTQ+ history specially curated by the LGBT Foundation Archive team. There will be a chance to find out more about the LGBT Foundation […]
Behind The Scenes at Manchester Central Library
What do George V, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? Which musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now […]
£12.50
Angel Delight’s Valentine Party
Once, twice, three times a lady! The gorgeous Angel Delight is back by popular demand for her 3rd party night at Central Library! This time we're celebrating LGBTQ History Month […]
£8
LGBTQ+ Family Saturday Spectacular
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Manchester Libraries! We've lots of events for all families, including a - Drag Queen Storytime with Angel Delight Family craft sessions Green screen photography Celebration […]
World Book Day Costume Workshop with Clore Art Studio Costume Factory
Media LoungeGet costume ready for World Book Day on Thursday 5th March! Let us help you get your character ideas flowing and costumes started! Come along for inspiration and assistance in […]
Debate Club
Seminar Suite, Floor TwoJoin young people who want to discuss and debate a range of subjects in this informal setting. This month’s debate club coincides with Refugee Week, and young people will be discussing […]
Unspeakable: John Bercow – In Conversation
Blackwell's Manchester and Manchester Libraries are honoured to be hosting JOHN BERCOW at Manchester Central Library on Tuesday 18th February. The former Speaker of the House of Commons will be […]
£8.90 – £26.92
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.
