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Uniting Musical Cultures from Manchester to Hong Kong

Performance Space

Manchester Confucius Institute presents Uniting Musical Cultures from Manchester to Hong Kong. Recently returned from his trip to Hong Kong, acclaimed conductor Robert Guy shares his experience and insights from […]

The People’s Papers, Revisiting 1970s Manchester

Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories Hub

Greater Manchester has an amazing legacy of alternative and community newspapers from the 1970s - offering us a window into the everyday issues, groups, places, events and organising efforts of […]

Our Long Goodbye

Ground Floor

Our Long Goodbye is an exhibition of photos, films and texts that candidly and sensitively show the everyday love and heartbreak of someone you know living with dementia. From 5 […]

Crime Central

Performance Space

Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country - the big names are all coming to Manchester! […]

Architecture for the People – Exhibition

First Floor Exhibition Hall

Architecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003 For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing […]

Manchester Animation Festival 2025

Join us as we host activities for the UK’s largest Animation Festival, dedicated to celebrating the animated art form. The festival brings one of the UK’s biggest animation hubs together […]

Full Volume Podcast: Tynah Matembe + Cole Stacey

In its penultimate edition of 2025, Full Volume is back with another treasure trove of library-related gold. This month, host Alan Lynch sits down with award-winning money coach, global speaker […]

NEW! Manga Appreciation Club

Lower Ground Floor

Are you a manga fan? Never read a manga before but want to see what the whole fuss is about? Either way, this group is for you! Share your passion, […]

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Teen Book Club

Teen Library (Lower Ground Floor)

Age 13 -16 and love books? Want to read more and chat about books? Join Central Library Teen Book Club! Discover your next favourite read, share recommendations and join book […]