Art of Oesophageal Cancer
First Floor Display CasesArt of oesophageal cancer is a visual representation of one patient’s experience of going through treatment, surgery and then coming to terms with a new normal. The subject matter touches […]
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The Door Opened: 1980s China
Lower Ground Floor Exhibition SpaceOne can argue that nostalgia is the strongest emotion, a pure mixture of wistfulness and melancholy. Adrian Bradshaw, an English photographer, brings that sense of yearning into full focus in […]
Don’t worry, we will survive!
First Floor Exhibition HallCome and reflect on these vibrant abstract and portrait paintings by artist, Sarbjit Johal. Have a dialogue with our past and present in Britain and beyond. Buy a painting and […]
Breaking the News Exhibition and Archive Handling Sessions
Archives+ Ground FloorThe news has the power to make or break elections, to change the course of history or to alter our perspective on the city and country we live in. We […]
Crime Festival
Performance SpaceA CELEBRATION OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS IN MANCHESTER Wednesday 16th March - Cath Staincliffe, Joseph Knox and Karen Woods. Thursday 17th March - Mandasue Heller, Alex Caan, Chris Simms […]
£2.50 – £4.00
Murder Mystery Night
Performance SpaceSOLD OUT Manchester Libraries Crime Festival After Dark Entertainment present: An Invitation to Murder Will you find a body in the library? When famous golden age detectives are invited to […]
£5.50 – £7
WORD CENTRAL Open Mic Night
Performance SpaceOpen Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry. Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries. Next event: Tues 22nd March, 6.00pm (doors 5.30pm) with special guest Mantz Yorke. […]
150 years of the Together Trust
Wolfson Reading RoomThe exhibition tells the story of the Together Trust’s 150-year history in Manchester and the north west. It charts the development of this disability charity from its origins as a […]
A Northern Life – it’s not all about Margaret
First Floor Display CasesWelcome to the wonderful world of local artist Lorraine Rudyard. Lorraine creates three-dimensional sculptures using recycled materials and vintage finds. Her work is colourful, humorous, warm and engaging, and reflects […]
Cracking Crafts
Lower Ground Floor LinkPop in to Central Library for cracking creativity. Make some spring and Easter themed crafts to celebrate the start of spring. Suitable for families with children under 12. Free - […]
Do the Write Thing: Creative Writing Workshops
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Word Central
Performance SpaceManchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central Open Mic Night Hosted by Tony Curry Featuring special guest Steph Lonsdale! Here's some more biog information from Steph - I was […]
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