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 […]
Town Hall Artisans, Trades and Treasures Display
First Floor Display CasesFind out more about what’s happening to The Town Hall behind all that scaffolding and building wrap. This display celebrates progress on our Town Hall’s restoration, showing some of the […]
Word Central with special guest Joe Williams
Performance SpaceWord Central open mic poetry and spoken word. Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Hosted by Tony Curry. A free event every month at Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s […]
Coming in from the Cold: Taking Centre Stage Exhibition
Lower Ground Floor LinkAn exhibition of Global Majority led community projects exploring stories of identity, loss, creativity, joy, our heritage, togetherness, resilience and journeys. Supported by The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust. Free […]
International Women’s Day: Investing in Women in Business
Performance SpaceJoin us for an inspiring afternoon with four outstanding businesswomen. There will be fireside talks, speed-mentoring sessions, and lots of opportunities to network. Light refreshments included. Free - booking required […]
Trailblazers! Women of Greater Manchester
Performance SpaceTrailblazers! Women of Greater Manchester invite you to a fantastic pre-walk celebration! Stalls, films, banners, bunting, singing, poetry, and an open mic slot to celebrate all your stories and share […]
International Women’s Day Celebration
Performance SpaceThe Latin American Women’s community in Manchester will commemorate the day through poems and dance. Colibrí Mexican Folkdance UK will perform a traditional dance and a choreography to reflect the […]
Crime Central Returns!
Performance SpaceCrime Central returns on Wednesday 13th March! Our host Rob Parker has been curating some wonderful events over the next few months and he's relaunching Crime Central with a corking […]
VULTURE CAPITALISM – Grace Blakeley Book Launch
Performance SpaceWe're thrilled to be welcoming author and jounalist Grace Blakeley to Manchester for the launch of her explosive new book VULTURE CAPITALISM - a fresh look at the problems of […]
French Film Club: Annie Colére
Performance SpaceAlliance Française de Manchester present this month’s film, ‘Annie Colére’, which follows a working mother who meets with the Movement for the Liberation of Abortion and Contraception after becoming accidently […]
Behind the Scenes Tour
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 […]
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.
