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SUMMARY:She Wrote Her Own Eulogy - Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The launch of Shirley May’s first book of poetry\, ‘She Wrote Her Own Eulogy’\, published by Wrecking Ball Press. Shirley will be sharing some of the poems from her book and discussing it with the audience. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. \nShirley is the director of Young Identity writing collective\, which primarily works with 13-25 year olds. Her own work has been published in a number of anthologies\, and she has performed not only locally in the North West but also nationally and internationally\, appearing at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York and the Calabash writing festival in Jamaica. ‘She Wrote Her Own Eulogy’ is largely inspired by her family’s history and is a deeply emotional and often lyrical collection. \nFree but booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/wrote-eulogy-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180929T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T160000
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SUMMARY:Over 50's Line Dance Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:To Celebrate Valuing Older People’s Day\, Manchester Libraries and Manchester Prairie Dogs present \nA BEGINNERS LINE DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA\n\nAge friendly line dance lessons\nCounty and Western photo booth\nGames and quizzes\nRefreshments at the Watering Hole\n\nPlaces are free but limited so please book early by calling 0161 234 1940 or emailing j.kettlety@manchester.gov.uk. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/50s-line-dance-hoedown/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180929T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T120000
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SUMMARY:Junior Jam: Movie Music
DESCRIPTION:Free jam-packed music session for children aged 4-8. Help your little ones develop their musical skills in a fun\, friendly and accessible way. Presented by creative music charity Brighter Sound and led by Kabantu – a quintet of award-winning musicians and music educators\, known for their infectious rhythms and beautiful melodies from around the globe. \nIn this session\, compose and perform your own Hollywood soundtracks to your favourite films with Katie and Delia! \nTwo 50-minute sessions at 10am and 11am \nFor more information contact info@brightersound.com or phone 0161 830 3899 \nSupported by Youth Music as part of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England. The project is made possible by funding from the National Lottery via Arts Council England. \nFree – booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/junior-jam-movie-music/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180921T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180921T200000
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SUMMARY:Connie Glynn presents the Rosewood Chronicles
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Connie Glynn for a new term at Rosewood Hall at an event in celebration of Princess In Practice\, the hotly-anticipated sequel to Undercover Princess. \nConnie will be talking about the world of THE ROSEWOOD CHRONICLES and modern fairy tales\, her experiences as an author\, and answering your burning questions about the new book. Come along to this intimate event for your opportunity to have an exclusive photo opportunity against the backdrop of Maradova Castle\, receive some delicious Rosewood themed confectionary and be entered into a raffle to be sorted into your school house by Connie herself! \nThis is an exclusive opportunity to meet Connie and get your new copy of the book signed by her. Book now – this event is not to be missed! Tickets 12.99 includes entry and a copy of Undercover Princess (RRP £12.99). *booking fees apply. \nConnie Glynn has always loved writing and wrote her first story when she was 6 with her mum at a typewriter acting as the scribe. She had a love from performing stories from a young age and attended Guildhall drama classes as a teenager. This passion for stories has never left her\, and Connie recently finishing her degree in Film Theory. It was at university that Connie started her hugely successful YouTube channel Noodlerella (named after her favourite food and favourite Disney princess). Here Connie vlogs about her passions including comics\, cartoons\, impressions\, video games\, cosplay and all things cute. Connie has 1m subscribers across her two channels and has over 56 million views. 2016 saw Connie make her first appearance in a cinematic film release as she made a cameo as the voice of Moxie Dewdrop in Dreamworks Trolls. \nTerms and Conditions \nAll tickets include a copy of Connie’s Princess in Practice Alongside the book you will receive on presentation of your ticket\, you may bring or purchase ONE additional copy of the book for Connie to sign (additional copies will be available for sale on the day). Connie will sign a maximum of two books per-person Anyone under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Any accompanying adults will not require a ticket. Due to time and space limitations each child can only be accompanied by one adult and accompanying adults may not be permitted into the event space. If you have already pre-ordered a book\, and don’t want additional copies\, we suggest you cancel your pre-order to take advantage of the complimentary book that comes with the event with Connie. You will receive your copy of the book at the venue. A member of staff will be on hand to take a picture of you with Connie. Please ensure that your phone/camera is fully charged on the day and has enough storage No Professional Camera Equipment will be allowed in the venue Please note the event may be filmed\, as an attendee you consent to footage of you being used for promotional purposes The store management reserves the right to refuse admission The store management reserves the right to make essential changes to the published programme or casting Tickets cannot be resold or transferred and shall not be purchased or obtained from or through any person\, commercial agent\, company or otherwise than directly by the applicant from Ticketmaster UK Ltd. Any tickets advertised for sale will be void
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/connie-glynn-presents-book-two-rosewood-chronicles/
CATEGORIES:Signing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T200000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Deliciously Ella
DESCRIPTION:Ella Mills Woodward’s inspirational\, lively writing and delicious recipes have inspired countless people to move towards a plant-based diet.  Her fans will find much to savour in her new book\, which highlights some of the most popular dishes served in her own deli. We’re delighted to welcome her to discuss her writing and the personal events that have inspired it. \nTickets are £15 including a copy of the book or £5 for admittance only. \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/evening-deliciously-ella/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180907T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180907T210000
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SUMMARY:The Guilty Feminist
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Frances-White has turned her hit comedy podcast The Guilty Feminist into a funny\, joyful\, frank and inspiring book about embracing both our feminism and our imperfections. We’re thrilled to welcome Deborah to Manchester Central Library\, where she’ll explore live what it means to be a 21st Century Feminist. \nThe event will be chaired by Katie Popperwell\, a freelance arts and culture professional based in Manchester. As a creative producer working across film\, music\, literature and performance\, Katie produces cross-artform projects at HOME\, Manchester’s centre for international contemporary art\, theatre and film\, and across the city. A former journalist\, she regularly chairs conversations with high-profile authors\, most recently Jennifer Egan and Zadie Smith for Manchester Literature Festival; she has presented the music news on BBC 6Music Radio and written for publications including The Guardian\, Stylist Magazine and Creative Times. \nTickets are £20 including a copy of The Guilty Feminist.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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SUMMARY:Henry Normal - 'This Phantom Breath' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:‘The Alan Bennett of poetry’ – The Scotsman\n‘Dovetails bittersweet poetry with a sublimely observant wit’ – The Guardian \nFlapjack Press and Manchester Libraries are proud to host the launch of Henry Normal’s new collection of poetry\, ‘This Phantom Breath’. \nWritten between August 2016 and August 2017\, the poems in this collection are concerned with love\, death\, truth and other distractions. \nHenry is co-writer and producer of some of the very biggest hits of British TV and cinema over the past decade and a half. He co-wrote Mrs Merton\, The Royle Family and much of Steve Coogan’s early output. He’s produced everything from 24 Hour Party People\, to Red Dwarf\, Nighty Night and Philomena. \nHe may be less well-known as a poet\, though he is no less esteemed. Influenced by the Liverpool poets; Adrian Mitchell\, John Cooper Clarke and ‘ranting’ poets like Steven ‘Seething’ Wells\, along with poets on the cabaret circuit like John Hegley\, Henry was a stalwart of the performance poetry scene of the 1980s\, before he was diverted into TV. He is the founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. \nSupporting Henry will be Pete Ramskill\, Nottingham-based painter / sculptor / designer / poet\, reading from his new Flapjack Press collection Selected Moments of Machine Life. \nPete has had two previous books of poems published; Strike and Personal Vendetta (the latter under his pseudonym\, John Bitumen). His more recent poems explore love and family relationships whilst there’s still a deeply political edge to works about the world we choose to tolerate. \n‘It’s no coincidence that Pete Ramskill is also a stone carver\, he brings the same tools to his poetry – a hammer and chisel…’
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/henry-normal-phantom-breath/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180901T140000
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SUMMARY:Julia Davenport: 'Order and Chaos' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The poems in this brand new book are about Love\, War\, Anti-Austerity\, Mental Health\, Domestic Violence\, Murder\, Child Abuse\, Gender Identity\, Race\, and Climate Change.\nAll Book profits are being donated to the mental health charity ‘Mind’. \nThis collection of poetry is based on and around the themes of Order and Chaos. It has been written from a Socialist standpoint\, and as a form of protest to give previously marginalised voices the centre-stage spotlight.\n“These honest\, raw and uncompromising protest poems … provoke and compel us into reflection.” – Terry Hughes\, Edinburgh Fringe First award-winning playwright\n“A collection of hard-hitting verses. Order & Chaos is fantastically reflective of chaos whilst calling for order.” – The Nubian Times\n“These are poems for today that need not only to be heard but to be acted upon – NOW!” – Naomi Sumner Chan\, Creative Director at Brush Stroke Order\n“This is strong work\, full of life and energy. At times angry and uncompromising … this is poetry that cares\, about people\, about culture\, and about the environment.” – Cathy Bryant\, ed. Best of Manchester Poets\, vols. 1-3 \nBOOK LAUNCH WITH AUTHOR READING AND BOOK SIGNING\nPLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: Hilary Walker\, Amanda Steel\, Andy N\, and Naomi Sumner Chan. \nPUBLISHED BY RAGIEL & GILL PRESS\nIn association with Manchester Libraries and Librarylivemcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/julia-davenport-order-chaos-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180818T160000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Comics and Reading (MCR) Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce the first Manchester Comics and Reading (MCR) Festival at Central Library! \nThis is a triple event special. That’s right\, three in one day. We have a traditional comic event\, an anime / manga showcase and a cosplay event all rolled into one day and venue\, but in three very distinct zones. Meet creators\, join us for seminars\, enjoy our comic trade and celebrate your fandom. \nMore information to come in the upcoming weeks. If any creators or traders would like to join us for the event please message the event page here. \nThe team that bought you the Oldham Comic Con are also bringing an amazing range of guest illustrators and writers to the Manchester. Guests already announced include Nick Brokenshire\, Ian Richardson and Al Ewing. \nKeep up to date at the Manchester Comics and Reading Festival Facebook page.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-comics-reading-mcr-festival/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180809T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180831T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Break out the popcorn and join in the fun for these free family film screenings. Lots to enjoy\, including free craft sessions. \nEvent dates and film classification below: \nThursday 9 August (U) \nFriday 10 August (PG) \nTuesday 14 August (U) \nThursday 16 August (U) \nTuesday 21 August (12) \nFriday 24 August (PG) \nTuesday 28 August (U) \nFriday 31 August (PG)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/family-fun/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180726T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T122508Z
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SUMMARY:You Brought Your Own Light
DESCRIPTION:A powerful exhibition by Manchester based photographer\, Allie Crewe\, whose work is “highly rated\, sincere\, poignant and classical “\, Magnum Photography. There is nothing linear about femininity – or what it means to be a woman – in the 21st century. Sex and gender are not limited to the monolithic paradigm of genetics; they are informed by something intangible\, and it this essence of the female paradox that makes Allie Crewe’s work as relevant as it is important.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/you-brought-your-own-light/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180721T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180721T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Spectacular: Bee Amazing...Bee a Reader!
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of free family fun as we get creative with all things Bee inspired. Take a seat\, enjoy the animated film\, bee crafts and illustration. Join the family Bee a Reader Challenge from Read Manchester and pick up an entry form for our bee themed writing competition for 7-16 year olds.   And as if that wasn’t enough\, sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge and join thousands of others reading six books or more this summer! Visit readmanchester.org.uk for more information.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday-spectacular-bee-amazing-bee-reader/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180720T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T230000
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SUMMARY:Keep the Faith Silent Disco
DESCRIPTION:Our favourite DJ John Ryan returns to Central Library with another Retro Silent Disco on Friday 20th July with a special summer treat. \nThis time you can dance the night away to – \nThe Best Northern Soul and Motown featuring Gloria Jones\, Al Wilson\, The Flirtations and all the biggest dance floor fillers. \nMade in Manchester Stone Roses\, The Smiths\, Oasis\, Happy Mondays\, Joy Division\, James\, M People and possibly Herman’s Hermits! \nClassic Summer Hits time to spice up your life and shake your booty with a celebration of the best 70’s to 00’s pop hits. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/keep-faith-silent-disco/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180714T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180714T170000
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SUMMARY:Northern Carnival Against the Nazis: 40th Anniversary project launch
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Carnival Against the Nazis – a rally and concert held on 15th July 1978 in Moss Side\, Manchester – was a defining moment in establishing anti-racism in the city and beyond. The 15\,000 people who marched across town and the 40\,000 people who danced in Alexandra Park that day didn’t just make racism no longer respectable. They made it uncool. \nTo celebrate this pivotal moment in Manchester’s fight against racism\, Manchester Digital Music Archive and the Ahmed Iqbal Race Relations Resource Centre have brought together the original organisers of the Carnival for a panel discussion and all-day event exploring its impact and continuing relevance today. \nThis event will be the official launch of our Heritage Lottery-funded project and exhibition celebrating the Carnival.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/northern-carnival-nazis-40th-anniversary-project-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180713T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180729T170000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Culture Awards 2018
DESCRIPTION:Seen a performance you really liked in libraries that you could nominate for Manchester’s  inaugral culture awards? You can now nominate people\, groups and organisations who made culture buzz in Manchester during April 2017 to April 2018. The top three nominees in each category will be invited to a prestigious dinner in November\, where the winners will be announced and everyone will have a great night out! \nVisit the Culture Awards page for more details and to nominate. \nNominations close Sunday 29 July 2018 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-culture-awards-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180707T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180707T160000
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SUMMARY:The Black Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Charles Goodyear turned natural rubber into a product that revolutionised industries around the world – but his journey was far from easy. Through theatre\, art\, humour\, and song\, Lioness Theatre present the dark true tale of how a bankrupt button-maker became one of the most important inventors of all time – and the terrible price he and his family paid for it. A special preview performance including an exhibition and Q&A. \nAges: 11+ Years \nFree entry (donations welcome)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-black-stuff/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180705T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180515T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T175408Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Matt Haig
DESCRIPTION:From the no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How to Stop Time\, a personal and vital look at how to feel happy\, human and whole in the 21st century. \nThe world is messing with our minds. \n– How can we stay sane on a planet that makes us mad? \n– How do we stay human in a technological world? \n– How do we feel happy when we are encouraged to be anxious? \nAfter experiencing years of anxiety and panic attacks\, these questions became urgent matters of life and death for Matt Haig. And he began to look for the link between what he felt and the world around him. \nRates of stress and anxiety are rising. A fast\, nervous planet is creating fast and nervous lives. We are more connected and yet feel more alone. And we are encouraged to worry about everything from world politics to our body mass index. \nNotes on a Nervous Planet is a personal look at how to feel happy\, human and whole in the 21st century. \nMatt Haig is the number one bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and six highly acclaimed novels for adults\, including How to Stop Time\, The Humans and The Radleys. As a writer for children and young adults he has won the Blue Peter Book Award\, the Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal. His work has been translated into over forty languages.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/evening-matt-haig/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180703T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180703T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Word Central open mic and spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. \nFeaturing guest poet Alex Slater! \nAlex Slater’s fast paced poetry is laced with humour and charm\, from the political to the absurd. He is the co-runner of SPEAK\, a spoken word night in Manchester’s Northern Quarter driven to bringing poetry to the masses. A multi-slam-finalist\, his guest credits include: Evidently\, Just Write\, The Kendal Calling Poetry Stage\, Punk in Drublic\, Rum 100 festival\, Take Back and supporting Gerry Potter on his most recent book launch ‘Accidental Splendour of the Splash’ at Central Library and The King Blues at the Manchester Academy. \nFREE event\, everyone welcome. Sorry\, all the open mic slots have already been booked. \nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-night-6/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180702T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
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SUMMARY:Bee a Reader this summer!
DESCRIPTION:We’re buzzing to have teamed up with Bee in the City this summer. Come into Central Library and start ticking off the super-size and little bees in your trail map.  Join the family Bee a Reader Challenge from Read Manchester and pick up an entry form for our bee themed writing competition for 7-16 year olds. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/bee-reader-summer/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180702T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180608T101103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T102455Z
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SUMMARY:Capturing the Heritage of the Workers’ Co-operative Movement\, 1970s-1990s
DESCRIPTION:Prompted by poor economic conditions\, unemployment\, and a change in societal attitudes\, the 1970s-1990s saw a wave of workers’ co-operatives set up. This exhibition showcases some of the findings of the HLF funded ‘Working Together’ project and includes insights into the importance of the movement\, through case studies and personal recollections of those involved. \n Free – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/capturing-heritage-workers-co-operative-movement-1970s-1990s/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Link
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180702T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180908T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180710T102242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T102242Z
UID:2006-1530489600-1536451140@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mischief Makers!
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Reading Challenge is back so come and be a Mischief Maker with Manchester Libraries! Join at any library to get your free pack of goodies and collect rewards for reading along the way. Read six or more library books of your choice and enter our grand prize draw. The Challenge is accompanied by an array summer-long fun activities. \nFor more info ask inside the library or visit manchester.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge  \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mischief-makers/
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180629T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180629T093204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T105411Z
UID:1970-1530259200-1538326800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Once Upon A Time...
DESCRIPTION:An enchanting display of books for children from Central Library’s special collections.  Ranging from a 17th Century Latin Dictionary to favourite characters such as Babar\, The Snowman and Latin versions of Peter the Rabbit and Winnie the Pooh.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/once-upon-a-time/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180625T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180530T142929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T142929Z
UID:1833-1529949600-1529956800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chameleon Youth - Free Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS – CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! \nBe part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. \nChameleon Youth\, Manchester’s youth dance company\, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21\, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream.  \nBased in Central Manchester and launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon\, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company\, which for ten years\, has toured and performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.  \nAs a member of Chameleon Youth\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nTrain weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.\nCreate your own work and develop your own unique movement style.\nTake part in regular performance opportunities throughout the year.\n\nWant to get involved? \nCompany Chameleon will be hosting this FREE TASTER SESSION in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chameleon-youth-free-taster-session-4/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180623T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180418T123844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T080408Z
UID:1605-1529751600-1529769600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Ministry of Lost & Found
DESCRIPTION:Pick up a map\, it’s time to get lost on a quest around Central Library! \nA long\, long\, time ago\, the government commissioned intrepid explorer\, Philias Finder\, to start The Ministry of Lost & Found – a secret department tasked with protecting the most curious and precious objects ever lost or found. \nTo celebrate the Ministry’s 123rd anniversary\, you’re invited to join in the first-ever lost and found expedition and unlock the secrets of the most classified department in history. Pick up your map from the Lost 
& Found Office and let the mysterious staff from the Ministry lead the way. It’s time to go on a quest around Central Library! \nFind your house on a giant map in the Archives\, discover the tiniest insects on earth in the Performance Space and play hide and seek in the Reading Room. Look out for Leo Lost\, from a long line of losers\, Frankie Found\, from a fabulous family of finders\, and help Mr Quaver\, who is feeling low\, re-discover his musical mojo. There’ll be juggling\, hula-hooping and dressing up too\, not forgetting storytime\, crafting and a treasure hunt for you.
 See and do\, make and play\, remember your picnic and stay for the day. We look forward to welcoming you to The Ministry of Lost & Found. \nAge range: 0-11 years \nFree event\, no need to book* \n*Some activities have limited capacity and require booking on the day at the venue \nDOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME: download our event map to find out more about the activity programme and to plan your day. Download here – Ministry of Lost & Found Map\n  \nThe Ministry is committed to ensuring a more accessible and enjoyable experience for visitors with additional needs or with specific requirements. We have tried to make our activities as accessible as possible and have provided extra information on what each activity includes on the brochure for the day. If you have any questions about accessibility at the Ministry\, please don’t hesitate to email jude@z-arts.org. \nThe Ministry of Lost & Found is a commission by Library Live | Creative Partners: Z-arts and Manchester Art Gallery | Commissioning Partners: Arts Council England\, Manchester City Council\, Manchester Central Library Development Trust\, The Oglesby Charitable Trust\, The Granada Foundation\, GMCA\, Greater Manchester Arts
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/ministry-lost-found/
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180621T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180530T101304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T101304Z
UID:1756-1529582400-1529596800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Empire Windrush - 70th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Empire Windrush is best remembered today for bringing one of the first large groups of post-war West Indian immigrants to the United Kingdom in 1948. To celebrate the 70th anniversary we exhibit and share material from collections in the AIU Race Relations Resource Centre and Manchester City Council Archives. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/empire-windrush-70th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180530T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T142044Z
UID:1825-1529344800-1529352000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chameleon Youth - Free Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS – CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! \nBe part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. \nChameleon Youth\, Manchester’s youth dance company\, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21\, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream.  \nBased in Central Manchester and launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon\, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company\, which for ten years\, has toured and performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.  \nAs a member of Chameleon Youth\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nTrain weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.\nCreate your own work and develop your own unique movement style.\nTake part in regular performance opportunities throughout the year.\n\nWant to get involved? \nCompany Chameleon will be hosting this FREE TASTER SESSION in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chameleon-youth-free-taster-session-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180617T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180518T143406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T143406Z
UID:1752-1529236800-1529251200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Manchester Day
DESCRIPTION:The word on the street is that your fabulous Central Library will be open on Manchester Day – pop in and explore the treasures inside! \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sunday-funday-manchester-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180518T133518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T133716Z
UID:1743-1528718400-1528747200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Debate-Discuss-Talk-Connect-Decide-Act
DESCRIPTION:From DevoManc to the STEM curricula\, capitalism to cultural cities\, Manchester Histories and partners host a day of exchanging different ideas and thoughts through debating and discussing topics that have\, or are shaping\, our histories and society. Come along and share your views. \nFree event – booking recommended:
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/debate-discuss-talk-connect-decide-act/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180610T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180518T131408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T131517Z
UID:1732-1528632000-1528646400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Histories Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:The magnificent Manchester Histories Celebration Day comes to Manchester Central Library with over 60 exhibition stands\, craft activities for all the family\, performances\, music\, and talks by histories and heritage organisations from across Greater Manchester. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-histories-celebration-day/
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170250
CREATED:20180518T130047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T131239Z
UID:1726-1528545600-1528560000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Not the Factory: Manchester's other electronic music histories
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Annex Agency and hosted by writer\, curator and journalist Jennifer Lucy Allan\, Manchester Histories presents a day of panel discussions\, screenings and music exploring the often-hidden stories of Manchester’s electronic music history. \nFree event – booking recommended:
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/not-factory-manchesters-electronic-music-histories/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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