The Great Hall Exhibition
Manchester Town Hall closed in January 2018 and work then began on a labour of love: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to repair, protect and update this architectural masterpiece for future generations. The Great Hall […]
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Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space
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Exiles and Descendants
Archives+ Ground FloorThis exhibition from Polonia Northern England uncovers the remarkable history of a Polish community (Polonia) deported and displaced during WWII. Through photographs, letters, and personal documents, it showcases experiences of […]
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Cultural Masterplanning – How Manchester changed the way we make cities
A major new exhibition at Manchester Central Library explores the process of Cultural Masterplanning and how creative interventions in urban spaces undergoing redevelopment can reconnect fragmented places with their past and allow us […]
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Manchester Bomb 1996: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Manchester IRA explosion
Archives+ Ground FloorManchester Archives+ presents archive material, photographs and film footage from the Archives+ collections to remember the day when time stood still for the city. This exhibition captures Manchester's drive to […]
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Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast
OnlineFull Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with a packed Pride Month special. Listen Here With so many events taking place across our libraries in June, this month presenters Alan […]
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Talk English Circles
Lower Ground FloorCome along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded […]
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Live Music: Access Creative College presents ‘Live In The Library’
Henry Watson Music LibraryThe Henry Watson Music Library invites you to experience ‘Live In The Library’, a brand new showcase event in collaboration with the Access Creative College. As one of the city’s […]
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Little Reads
Children's LibraryBrought 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 […]
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Woodshed Collective – Live at the Library!
Henry Watson Music LibraryJazz quartet to perform a special lunchtime set at the Henry Watson Music Library this June. Woodshed Collective is unified by a shared passion for performing and composing jazz in […]
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Conversation Club
FeaturedGround Floor (Handling Tables)Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. Free – just drop in. Please […]
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Little Reads
Children's LibraryBrought 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 […]
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Teen Book Club
Lower Ground FloorAged 12 - 16 and love reading? Join our teen book club. We don't have a set text we simply come together to chat about what we have read over […]
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