In Praise of Blandness
First Floor Exhibition HallAn exhibition of works by Manchester based photographer, Robert John Watson. Here's what Robert says about the exhbition: 'In Praise Of Blandness is in no way mundane. I see the […]
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Windrush Generations Manchester Voices Exhibition
Archives+ Ground FloorWindrush Generations Manchester Voices is a digital exhibition, on the ground floor of Central Library in Archives+, that focuses on the personal histories and stories of 1st, 2nd and 3rd […]
75 Memorial Flames Exhibition
First FloorA new Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition at Manchester Central Library. Here's more information about the exhibition from the organisers. Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation […]
Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks
OnlineTracing African Caribbean Ancestry – Who do you think you are? Join Ancestry Talks' Paul Crooks for this captivating account of how he traced his Black Caribbean ancestors enslaved on […]
Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks
OnlineTracing Windrush Ancestry: Secrets of the Passenger Lists There are calls from people of African & Caribbean descent not to forget the Windrush generation. “Did my parents or forebears come […]
50 Windows of Creativity
50 Windows of Creativity will transform the city’s windows and spaces into an innovative art gallery which takes you on a creative journey around the city. The displays feature multiple […]
Family Crafts with Simone: Fantasy Landscapes
OnlineFantasy Landscapes with Simone Do you need a change of scene? Simone will help you create a masterpiece today. There is even a sew it yourself tip for those who […]
Family Crafts with Simone: Snazzy Bookmarks
OnlineSnazzy Bookmarks with Simone Everybody needs a fabulous bookmark for some serious reading. Join Simone for some snazzy bookmark making: Watch the Snazzy Bookmarks session with Simone on Manchester Libraries […]
The Prostate Gap – Virtual Exhibition
OnlineThe power of photography has been employed to create a direct exploration and challenge to the public’s understanding of prostate cancer within the marginalised communities. This exhibition, The Prostate Gap, […]
Reds & K 1000 – Exhibition
First Floor Display Cases‘Reds’ Andrew Redmond met documentary photographer Karin Albinsson after completing a prison sentence. When ‘Reds’ told Karin of the 1,000 photos he had taken and lost six years ago, this […]
Festival of Libraries – Sunday Funday
Celebrate the Festival of Libraries with a special Sunday opening at Central Library. There will be a special mix of crafts and performance plus a chance to meet some of you […]
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Manchester Hip Hop Archive Exhibition
First Floor Exhibition HallSpotlighting the impact of the genre on the region’s community with a free exhibition of Hip Hop memorabilia and materials from the 1980s to present day, marking over 40 years […]
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