Untold Stories of the Village
Ground FloorIn partnership with The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust, Holding Her Space presents 'Untold Stories of the Village' exhibition. Working with photographer Tanya Weekes and artist Tina […]
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10 Years – David Gleave Photography
First Floor Exhibition HallDavid Gleave is a Manchester-based image-maker who took up photography through his passion for social history. He chronicles his life and the people and events he has encountered. David sees […]
Book launch: Selected Plays by Cathy Crabb
Performance SpaceSelected Plays by Cathy Crabb Monday 22nd January 6pm at Manchester Central Library No need to book tickets. FREE entry. Everyone welcome. Doors open 5.40pm. Celebrating twenty years of productions, award-winning […]
Ros Atkins – The Art of Explanation
Performance SpaceWe are delighted to welcome Ros to Manchester Central Library, where he will be discussing his book in conversation. Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC […]
Word Central
Performance SpaceWord Central open mic poetry and spoken word. Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries and hosted by Tony Curry. With special guest Lisa O'Hare. Lisa O'Hare was a 2023 BBC […]
Out in the World – Exhibition & Closing Event Invite
First FloorThe Consulate General of Ireland, Manchester, is delighted to present Out In The World, an exhibition highlighting 12 stories from the vast yet largely untold history of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ diaspora. Across the […]
Probably the Hardest Music Quiz in the World!
Chief Librarian's Office40 horribly hard music questions. Get them all right and win the Super-Duper Mega Mystery Prize! Play on your own or as part of a team (max 4 members per […]
Chinese New Year Celebration
Ground FloorBowen Education will provide dance and musical entertainment at 2pm followed by traditional Chinese crafts. Suitable for families. This event is free, but please consider making a donation to support […]
Sunday Funday – Chinese New Year
Join us for a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration of the Year of the Dragon. We will have amazing crafts, performances, workshops amongst other exciting activities. Suitable for families. This […]
So the Chinese do do Sci-Fi!
Performance SpaceJoin us for a Confucius Institute talk about Chinese Sci-fi showing the breadth and depth of the genre. Presented by Xueting C. Ni. Free - booking required
Book Launch: PITY by Andrew McMillan
Performance SpaceBlackwell's Bookshop and Manchester Libraries are excited to host the Manchester launch of award-winning poet Andrew McMillan's PITY - his stunning debut novel which explores community, masculinity and post-industrialisation in Northern England. Doors: […]
French Film Club: En Corps
Performance SpaceJoin us for a new series of French films organised in partnership with Alliance Française de Manchester and discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. This month’s film, ‘En corps’, is a […]
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