An international exchange exhibition bringing together the worlds of Nigerian diaspora artists Chigozie obi, Daniel Oyegade and Dou, as they crack and connect the mirrors of their heritage, history and […]
Manchester artist, Fiona Donald, has created an installation of drawings documenting the impermanence of the changing seasons. Initially Inspired by the quote around the dome of the Wolfson Reading Room […]
Word Central hosted by Tony Curry. Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 10th September […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us for a very special event with bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, as she discusses her new novel, Think Again. Featuring the characters from […]
Slate Expectations - Restoring Our Town Hall's roof Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most […]
Slate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most […]
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 […]
SORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT We're celebrating older people's day with a Rock 'n' Rolling party starring MANC ELVIS AND HIS MAGICAL BAND! Manchester's premier Elvis tribute act present […]
The National Society Of Bookbinders was founded in Manchester in 1974 and celebrates it's 50th Anniversary with a number of events, workshops and displays at Central Library between October-December. All […]
ROB PARKER WILL BE WELCOMING THE BRILLIANT DAVID COSTA, LOUISE MINCHIN AND TIM SULLIVAN TO THIS MONTHS CRIME CENTRAL! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest […]
Join us for a discussion on the future of Black History Month, where we will be joined by award-winning author, broadcaster and Professor of Sociology, Gary Younge, as well as […]
A history of migration in and out of North West England told through 100 stories from Roman times to the present day. Explore the region’s long history of migration and […]
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.
