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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 […]

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NEW! Ukrainian Storytime

Lwr Ground floor - City Library

Привіт! Join our monthly Ukrainian storytelling sessions! Learn new words, listen to stories in Ukrainian and English, and have fun! Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. Free - just […]

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Conversation Club

Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

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 - […]

Black British Book Festival Manchester

The Black British Book Festival is set to return to Manchester Central Library next year following a successful event at Manchester Central Library in September 2023. The festival will bring […]

LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL 2025

Performance Space

Love Stories Etc… launched in 2024 with a one-day festival held at Manchester Central Library, with panels, workshops and book signings, aimed at encouraging romance readers to discover new authors. […]