What's on

The Society of Bookbinders – 50th Anniversary Activities

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 […]

Migration Stories North West Exhibition & Preview

Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories Hub

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 […]

Our Town Hall – Portraits of a Workforce

First Floor Exhibition Hall

Our latest first-floor exhibition comes courtesy of the team currently working on the Our Town Hall Project to repair, renovate and refurbish Manchester's iconic Town Hall. Extraordinarily little is known […]

Manchester Theatres Exhibition

Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space

Visit this latest exhibition showcasing items from our unique archive, including playbills, programmes, posters and other memorabilia, dating from the 18th century to the present day and documenting the vibrant […]

When Marianne and Britannia Meet – Exhibition

First Floor

Signed in 1904, the Entente Cordiale brought to an end several decades of colonial rivalry between France and the UK. This exhibition, marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, features extracts of great historical […]

Recurring

Conversation Club

Ground Floor

Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group, improve your English, and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. For more information email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Free - […]

Richard Powers

Performance Space

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers (The Overstory) makes a rare visit to the UK in support of his compelling new, Booker Prize-longlisted novel Playground. The tiny island of Makatea in […]

Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration

Performance Space

Come and join us for Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a unique and ancient Mexican celebration. This exciting event will feature traditional dances performed by Colibri Mexican Folkdance […]

Hey Duggee on Loop!

Performance Space

Celebrate Hey Duggee’s tenth anniversary with ten specially selected episodes of the celebrated pre-school children’s animated television series, on a loop, as part of the Manchester Animation Festival. Free - […]

Recurring

Little Reads

Children's Library

Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children […]

Italian Storytime

Children's Library

Our monthly sessions are interactive and fun, involving a blend of themed stories, rhymes, and a final craft activity. Learn new phrases whilst gesturing, chanting, and singing. We can’t wait […]

Saturday Film Club

Performance Space

Join for themed crafts and showcased books linked to this month’s film. The club is free to join and we may even have popcorn! Bring the family for a free […]