In the City – Exhibition
First Floor Display CasesIn The City is a collection of Manchester images taken by photographer Richard Davis over the last 35 Years. The exhibition centres around Richard's love of art, music, culture and […]
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Legacy of ’67-A voice for Queer Stories
Wolfson Reading RoomIn 1967 the law in England and Wales changed to partially decriminalise homosexual acts between men in private. This was followed by further legislation relating to the age of consent, […]
International Mother Language Day 2023 – Manchester City of Literature Exhibition
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubThroughout February and March, we are delighted to be working with Manchester City of Literature who have an exhibition available to celebrate International Mother Language Day, showcasing our international connection […]
Richard Cobden – Manchester Citizen to ‘International Man’
An exhibition tracing Richard Cobden’s life, career and legacy Richard Cobden (1804-1865) is usually remembered as leader of the Anti-Corn Law League, which campaigned for free trade in food during […]
British Ugandan Asians at 50 Exhibition
Archives+ Ground FloorExhibition to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Ugandan Expulsion, highlighting the experience of British Ugandan Asians and the many volunteers who helped them. In August 1972, Ugandan President Idi […]
50 Years of Rock Photography
First Floor Exhibition HallJill Furmanovsky : Photographing the Invisible For the last 50 years, Jill Furmanovsky has been photographing music’s greatest icons. Now for the first time, Jill has created a fascinating retrospective […]
Gerry Potter Book Launch
Performance SpaceFlapjack Press presents Gerry Potter’s Li’l Book o’ small Poems (or is it?) “You’ll never live more life than wha’ I’m livin’ through right now…” Join Gerry Potter on a […]
An Evening with Douglas Stuart
Performance SpaceManchester Libraries and Manchester Literature Festival present an Evening with Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart. Following on from his debut event in Manchester last Spring, Manchester Literature Festival is […]
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Stephen Lawrence Day – 30 Years On
"Stephen Lawrence’s legacy is one of promoting tolerance, understanding and peace between all" We will celebrate Stephen's life by focusing on friendship, kindness and positivity. Children and families are invited to […]
The Amazing Watkins; Manchester’s Forgotten Stars
Performance SpaceJoin us for this illustrated public lecture, by Geoff Scargill of The Watkin Society. Absalom and Edward Watkin – father and son – were key figures in the development of […]
Word Central with special guest Louise Fazackerley
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry Presented by Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press With special guest Louise Fazackerley Book your open mic slot from noon […]
Big Fat Music Library Quiz; Eurovision Special!
Henry Watson Music LibraryGeopolitical alliances at the ready! This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held just a stone's throw from Manchester in lovely Liverpool. To celebrate this once is a lifetime (well […]
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