French Storytime
Children's LibraryJoin us for French Storytime to listen to stories in French and English, learn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4–7. For more information, contact angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk […]
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French Film Club: Making Of
Performance SpaceJoin us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film, Making Of. Simon, a seasoned director, begins shooting a film about workers' struggle to save their factory. But between […]
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 […]
An Evening with Alan Hollinghurst & Andrew McMillan
Performance Space‘Did I have a grievance? Most of us, without looking far, could find something that had harmed us, and oppressed us, and unfairly held us back. I tried not to dwell on […]
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 […]
Film Club
Performance SpaceJoin us 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 […]
Poppycock
Henry Watson Music LibraryPoppycock, featuring Una Baines, perform their album 'Magic Mothers' (one of Louder Than War's Top 100 albums of 2024), alongside artwork by Pascal le Gras and Suzanne Smith. Band on […]
NEW! Ukrainian Storytime
Lwr Ground floor - City LibraryПривіт! 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 […]
Word Central with Guest Poet Griot Gabriel!
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Tuesday 28th January, 6.00pm – 7.45pm, at Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD. Doors open 5.40pm and free entry. […]
Hispanic Film Club: Todo sobre mi madre / All about my mother
Performance SpaceJoin us for our first monthly Hispanic Film Club at Central Library, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes, celebrating Hispanic cinema with a diverse line-up of films that explore resilience, identity […]
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 - […]
Reasons to Rebel: Looking Back at the 1980s
Performance SpaceSheila Rowbotham will discuss her book, 'Reasons to Rebel'. In this memoir she recounts her experiences of putting feminist thinking into practice in her job at the left-wing Greater London […]
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