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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180621T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180618T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180617T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180617T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180611T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180610T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180608T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180608T170000
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SUMMARY:150 years of the TUC
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) in Manchester and Salford in 1868\, DJ and writer\, Dave Haslam curates a whole day of events\, including a short lunchtime lecture Dr Jo Grady (1:15pm-1:50pm) and screenings of films from the North West Film Archive here at Central Library. \nFree event – booking recommended for lunch-time talk :
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/150-years-tuc/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central: Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Word Central open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry \nWith special guest Thick Richard! \nThick Richard has been pedalling his potty-mouthed poems at festivals and clubs up and down the land for the last 16 years. His cynical\, lyrical\, jet-black humour\, intelligent wordplay\, well-crafted verse\, and occasionally acerbic\, well-targeted comic attacks have earned him much respect from artists and audiences from Edinburgh to Glastonbury. Occasional support for Kate Tempest\, Thick Richard was also presenter of BBC 6 Music’s Beat of the Day. A regular headliner of Hammer and Tongue nationwide poetry tours and is usually to be found performing a wide variety of live music and cabaret venues. \nFree Entry \nThe open mic is now full – to get your name on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum\nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service\nwww.flapjackpress.co.uk | www.librarylive.co.uk | Librarylivemcr | Manchester Libraries
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180602T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180602T190000
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SUMMARY:Meet Giovanna and Tom Fletcher
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT \nCome and meet Tom & Giovanna Fletcher at Manchester Central Library. Purchase price includes one copy of Eve of Man. \nABOUT THE AUTHORS: \nGiovanna and Tom Fletcher are two of the UK’s most successful authors. Tom is the creator of The Christmasaurus\, which was the biggest debut middle-grade novel of 2016\, while Giovanna’s novel\, Some Kind of Wonderful\, was a number four Sunday Times hardback bestseller in 2017. Their books have sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. Their social media platforms have a combined following of almost 6 million subscribers. Tom and Giovanna married in 2012 and are parents to two boys\, Buzz and Buddy. Eve of Man is their first YA novel as a writing duo\, and the first in a trilogy. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nAgainst all odds\, she survived. The first girl born in fifty years\, they called her Eve. All her life Eve has been kept away from the opposite sex. Kept from the truth of her past. But at sixteen it’s time for Eve to face her destiny. Three potential males have been selected for her. The future of humanity is in her hands. She’s always accepted her fate. Until she meets Bram. Eve wants control over her life. She wants freedom. But how do you choose between love and the future of the human race? EVE OF MAN is the first in an explosive new trilogy by bestselling authors Giovanna & Tom Fletcher. \nTERMS AND CONDITIONS: \n· The signing will commence from slot 1: 4pm & slot 2: 5pm at Manchester Central Library \n· Queuing will begin at (slot 1: 4pm & slot 2: 5pm). \n· Due to the anticipated high turnout\, please be prepared to queue \n· Refreshments will not be available at the event but facilities are available at nearby outlets \n· The exact time at which the event ends will be determined by the promoters on the day \n· To avoid disappointment\, we advise you not to arrive any later than the signing start time \n· You will receive your copy of the book at the venue \n· Your ticket entitles you to one wristband and a place in the queue to have Eve of Man signed by Tom & Giovanna \n· Up to three additional Tom or Giovanna Fletcher books may also be signed however only Eve of Man may be dedicated. This will be decided by promoters on the day \n· Those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue unless they are a parent or guardian of anyone under 14 years of age \n· A member of staff will be on hand to take a picture of you with Tom & Giovanna\, however unfortunately due to time restrictions no selfie style pictures will be possible on this occasion. Please ensure that your phone/camera is fully charged on the day and has enough storage \n· There will not be an official photographer present at the event \n· Anyone under the age of 14 years should be accompanied by an adult. Any accompanying adults will not require a wristband \n· Uncollected books will be held in WHSmith\, Manchester Arndale for 4 weeks following the event \n· Please note the event may be filmed or photographed\, as an attendee you consent to footage and/ or images of you being used for promotional purposes \n· 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 \n· Management have the right to refuse entry or remove anyone who does not comply with these rules or who fails to follow reasonable instructions on the day.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-giovanna-tom-fletcher/
CATEGORIES:Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180825T170000
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SUMMARY:The Smiths 1984-1986
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of images from the golden age of The Smiths\, by photographer Stephen Wright. \n‘A sweeter set of pictures were never taken’   \nMorrissey\, Boxing Day\, 1985 \nFree – please drop in \n  \n**To compliment this fabulous exhibition\, the library shop on the ground floor will be selling a range of exclusive Smiths related goodies!**
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/smiths-1984-1986/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180526T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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SUMMARY:Another England: Mapping 100 Years of Our Black and Asian Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special drop-in session to find out about and share information on the buildings\, places and spaces that have had the greatest impact to people of Black & Asian Heritage in Manchester and Greater Manchester. Experience an engaging day of music\, art and discussions. \nIdeal for families\, budding cultural historians\, community groups and young people \nHosted by Historic England our aim is to raise awareness of these places and share information about them on our official website – www.anotherengland.co.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/another-england/
LOCATION:AIU Race Relations Centre
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180519T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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SUMMARY:Saturday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join us and ‘Afflecks Creatives Unleashed’ for an afternoon of family activities. Be inspired by some of the creative challenges from the Afflecks team. There will be a variety of activities including green screen\, performances and more throughout the afternoon. \nSuitable for all ages \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday-spectacular-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180416T084232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T084232Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Heritage Day - Kresy Forever
DESCRIPTION:Kresy Family Polish WWII History Group presents an exhibition by Krzysztof Hoffmann from Warsaw comprising a unique collection of over 400 personal photographs and documents from the families who came from the Eastern borderlands of Poland (Kresy) and settled in Manchester and the UK after WWII. \nThe exhibition provides an insight into Poland’s history\, how Poles came to Manchester after fighting alongside their British allies during WWII\, how they integrated into the British way of life and their contributions not only during the war but to British society. Join us and celebrate our shared history and culture with: \n\nA selection of books and DVDs about life in pre-war Kresy\, the mass deportations to Siberia in 1940/41\, personal memoirs and Poland’s WWII history will be available.\nWWII veterans and survivors will tell their personal stories.\nFind out how to research your Polish family history.\nPolish dancers in traditional costumes will perform.\nPolish cakes and food will be available to sample.\nPolish craft activity for families to enjoy.\n\nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-heritage-day-kresy-forever/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180428T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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SUMMARY:Our Manchester: A Creative Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:During April we’re asking people to send us their photos\, videos\, stories\, sounds and audio about life in Manchester so we can create a record of the month of April across the whole city. At this event we’ll use the information we’ve collected to create the record. You’ll be able to see the results on the Archives+ website. \nUse any of these platforms and don’t forget to use #ourmcrhack \nTwitter – for images\, text\, pictures and short videos\nSoundCloud – for audio and text\nYouTube – for videos and text\nEmail text based stories to creativehackathon@gmail.com \nImportant!!! #ourmcrhack\nDon’t forget to add the hashtag #ourmcrhack into your titles and content. And let us know where you’d like us to pin this on our interactive map – either a postcode of road/town in Manchester. \nYour content can be about your daily commute\, workplace\, home life\, pets\, hobbies\, or a big night out! It’s all about you and your life. \nFor more information go to: www.manclibraries.blog/ourmcrhack
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-creative-hackathon/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180427T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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SUMMARY:Jesmyn Ward in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘Jesmyn Ward digs deep into the not-buried heart of the American nightmare. A must read.’ Margaret Atwood \nManchester Literature Festival are thrilled to present a rare UK event with acclaimed American author Jesmyn Ward. Based in Mississippi\, Jesmyn is the author of the memoir Men We Reaped and the novels Salvage the Bones\, Where the Line Bleeds and Sing\, Unburied\, Sing. She is also the editor of The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race\, which brings together 18 influential writers to ‘wrestle with the past\, present and future of American race relations and the black experience.’ \nChampioned by Marlon James\, Jon McGregor and Ann Patchett\, Jesmyn’s new novel Sing\, Unburied\,Sing recently won the prestigious 2017 National Book Award for Fiction. An urgent and atmospheric novel set in the deep South\, it’s an epic tale of hope\, struggle\, race\, poverty and loss. It’s also an intimate story of family and the legacies of love\, violence and belonging that we pass on to our children. To quote Celeste Ng: ‘Read Sing\, Unburied\, Sing and you’ll feel the immense weight of history – and the immense strength it takes to persevere in the face of it… It’s hard to imagine a more necessary book for this political time.’ \nJoin us to see why Jesmyn Ward is regarded as one of the most important writers in America today\, regularly drawing comparisons to William Faulkner and Toni Morrison. \nHosted by arts journalist and author Anita Sethi and presented in partnership with the Centre for New Writing Doors open at 6.30pm\, event starts at 7pm \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/jesmyn-ward-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180420T220000
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SUMMARY:Frog and Bucket Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a very special FROG AND BUCKET comedy night at Central Library! \n10 new comedy acts will compete to last 5 minutes on stage without being carded off by the 3 chosen card holders in the audience. If they last the full 5 minutes – they have “BEAT THE FROG”. \nAt the end of the show all the acts who successfully “beat the frog” are invited back on stage for a clap off to award the night’s winner! \nAn evening of 10 comedy acts for a very friendly £5 (£3 concession.) You can pre-book tickets here or buy them on the night. \nDOORS OPEN 7PM – EVENT STARTS 7.45PM \nBAR OPEN FROM 7PM \nOVER 18S ONLY.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/beat-frog-library-new-open-mic-comedy-night/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180419T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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SUMMARY:Hit the North
DESCRIPTION:From incisive studio portraiture to grand rural vistas\, Hit the North celebrates northern photography across five decades. The exhibition is curated by Manchester-based Hobo Photo\, which promotes photography with high-quality roving exhibitions. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/hit-the-north/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180407T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T135547Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Writing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is a way of entering the present moment and watching life unfold without judgement. It is a way to calm your busy mind and focus your attention. \nWith a mindful approach to creativity we can let go of any expectations and just see what happens! We use a range of playful\, collaborative writing exercises to open up your creative potential. This workshop incorporates meditation\, discussion and interacting with natural forms such as rocks and shells\, using all of our senses to gather inspiration. \nThe workshop is hosted by Tom George\, a writer and musician with a special interest in mental health and wellbeing\, and poet and therapist Dennis Richards. \n“I really enjoyed this and found it has re-inspired my passion for writing. Thank you so much Tom” \n“Very inspirational workshop\, really got me thinking. Would definitely attend other workshops” \n“Really enjoyed it. Liked meeting new people and interacting” \nAll sharing of work is voluntary and non-judgemental. The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be a break and drinks are available from the library cafe. \nCome with us and enjoy a creative exploration with no pressure involved! \nContact tomgeorgearts@hotmail.co.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mindful-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180405T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180405T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central: Open Mic/George Melling Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL \na semaphore-exploding mind-flow \nopen mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry  \nWith very special guest George Melling\nAuthor of I’m Having the Rhyme of My Life \nGeorge came to poetry late in life\, following the death of his wife\, Alwyn\, and his son\, Stephen.  Clasped tightly within the bosom of his poetry family\, he has blossomed as a poet\, a performer\, an actor\, and a scribe of enormous gentleness\, subtlety and genuine laugh-out-loud humour. This is his second collection\, the first being a CD of 12 poems\, Th’Owd Chap\, the proceeds of which are donated to Wigan and Leigh Hospice. \nCovering such wide-ranging themes as unsolicited phone calls\, foraging for magic mushrooms (yes\, you read that right)\, and the perils of trying to find teacakes in the supermarket \nthis collection shines a bright and honest light on the indignities\, vulnerabilities\, aches\, pains and gallows humour of old age. Nothing is spared from its focus\, not even the forensic inspection of ‘Ode to a Number Two’. \nIn live performance\, George can have a whole roomful of people rocking with laughter\, and in the blink of an eye\, reduce them to tears. This translates perfectly on to the page. Employing all of the emotions to brilliant effect\, these poems/stories take sharp turns\, and very often pull the rug from beneath your feet when least expected. He possesses a deft touch with humour and poignancy\, and is not shy at showing the reader just how precious\, and vicious\, human life and death can be. \nGathering the world around him in a big warm hug of inclusion\, even “fatty blackbird” who “shits on mi wall”\, he acknowledges the terrible deprivations of displaced people everywhere\, and is thankful for the small stuff. \nFrom the Aberfan disaster to his beloved Wigan rugby games\, the unimaginable grief of losing his only son and beloved wife bleeds into many of the poems\, and we are shown the absolute necessity of love\, encouragement and support to the frailty of human life. \nAs with all of the other titles related to Flapjack Press\, this collection is beautifully put together\, with a matte cover\, excellent photography from Sharon Lowe and Steven Derbyshire\, and perfect typesetting. It is a joy to hold and read. \nThe open mic is now full \nTo get your name on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum \nWord Central Facebook Group | Facebook Event Page | Twitter: @WordCentralMcr\nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-george-melling-book-launch/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180403T130000
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SUMMARY:Easter Film Eggs-travaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Break out the popcorn and get down to Central Library to watch a selection of great family films. Why not explore the library before or after the film? There will be plenty of crafts to keep everyone busy and entertained whilst the film is showing. Come down and enjoy the fun! \nEvent Days: \nTuesday 3 April\, 1-3pm \nThursday 5 April\, 1-3pm \nWednesday 11 April\, 1-3pm \nThursday 12 April\, 1-4pm \nSuitable for families with children aged 12 and under \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/easter-film-eggs-travaganza/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180403T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180312T142456Z
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SUMMARY:Suffrage in Manchester
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the centenary of the Representation of the People Act\, this exhibition has been created by Heritage schools to showcase the work of local primary and secondary school students as they explored key people and historic sites linked to the Suffrage movement in Manchester. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/suffrage-in-manchester/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180331T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180110T122651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T122651Z
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SUMMARY:Twelfth Day - Live
DESCRIPTION:In the wordless communication that passes between Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift as they perform\, the strength of their decade-long musical partnership\, friendship and shared humour is evident.  \nIt’s this depth of connection\, and tangible desire to have fun\, that gives Twelfth Day its extra edge. This is not so much a duo\, but a two person quartet. Their two distinctly different voices\, the fiddle\, and the pedal harp\, build layer upon layer of a complex and ever-evolving sound\, rich with rhythm\, harmony and texture.  \nTwelfth Day are happy to be hard to define. Classically trained\, they bring outstanding technical ability as well as an adventurous mix of folk\, jazz and classical influences to their compositions and arrangements – blended with the folklore and inspirations of their respective Scottish Highland and Lowland upbringings. \n“a boldly brilliant record\, suffused with dark humour and wildly inventive musicianship” ★★★★★ fRoots \n“genre-blending style that is both edgy and inventive. . . A bold\, intriguing set.” ★★★★ The Guardian \n“challenging\, virtuosic music that is far more than the sum of its parts” ★★★★ The Skinny \n“one of the most rewarding listening experiences to be placed before an audience this year.” Folk Radio UK
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/twelfth-day-live/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180329T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180314T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T124952Z
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SUMMARY:The Laureate's Choice at Central Library
DESCRIPTION:smith|doorstop Books present the Laureate’s Choice poets 2018\, four up-and-coming poets chosen by Carol Ann Duffy. \nThe poets in attendance are : \nKeith Hutson has written for Coronation Street and many well know comedians. His poetry has been widely published in journals\, and his debut pamphlet\, Routines\, was published in 2016 by Poetry Salzburg (where he is now a member of the editorial board) \nNatalie Burdett is a poet from the West Midlands. Her poetry is widely published in anthologies and magazines and has been shortlisted for The London Magazine and Bridport prizes. \nJohn Fennelly is ‘House Poet’ at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Writing School. He is a poet\, teacher\, and workshop facilitator and has been published in various magazines and commended in the Bridport and Bare Fiction Prizes. \nReading on video in a recording made specially for this event: \nHera Lindsay Bird is a poet from New Zealand. Her debut collection Hera Lindsay Bird has become a cult best-seller in her own country\, and was released by Penguin UK in 2017. She has won the 2017 Sarah Broom Prize and the Ockham Best First Poetry Book Award. \nFour fantastic poets reading from their pamphlets. We hope you can join us.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/laureates-choice-manchester-central-library/
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180317T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180222T164723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T173932Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Film and TV legend Bruce Campbell
DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT \nA once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for UK fans of Bruce Campbell – the owner of the mightiest chin in history is coming to Manchester Central Library! \nBruce will be reading from his Best Selling book ‘Hail to the Chin’\, and providing a Q&A experience that’s out of this world. Following the Q&A there will be a signing and opportunity to meet the man himself. \nTickets are £5 for entry or £19.99 including a special edition of ‘Hail to the Chin’\, made available just for this UK tour. \nPlease note: Bruce Campbell will sign all copies of the book and ONE extra piece of official memorabilia per person at the event. He regrets that he will be unable to pose for individual photos on the evening. \nDOORS OPEN 5.30PM \nEVENT STARTS 6.30PM
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-film-tv-legend-bruce-campbell/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180313T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180222T162352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T154917Z
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SUMMARY:Patrisse Khan-Cullors in conversation about #BlackLivesMatter
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Literature Festival is delighted to welcome Patrisse Khan-Cullors to Manchester to discuss her illuminating memoir\, When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir. She will be in conversation with Manchester Literature Festival Patron\, writer and poet Jackie Kay. \nOne of the most prominent activists of her generation\, Patrisse is an artist\, organizer and freedom fighter from Los Angeles\, California. She’s also a Fullbright scholar\, an NAACP History Maker and a Los Angeles Times’ Civil Rights Leader for the 21st Century. Patrisse began her journey as a community organizer at sixteen and has co-founded several activist and civil rights movements in the US\, including Dignity\, Power Now and Black Lives Matter. \nCo-written with author and journalist Asha Bandele\, When They Call You a Terrorist is a courageous and extraordinary account of survival\, strength and resistance. Informed by Patrisse’s personal story and experiences\, her memoir shows what led her to become a founder of Black Lives Matter\, seeking to end the culture that declares black life expendable. From accounts of the brutal treatment of family and friends by the State\, to the severe socio-economic disadvantages handed to those born in black majority communities; dismaying personal experiences of racial and LGBTQ+ stigma to Patrisse’s first community campaigns as an intersectional feminist activist\, When They Call You a Terrorist builds a deep understanding of the cultural drivers of structural inequality\, oppression\, misogyny and racism\, and why they need to be actively addressed from the ground up. \nJoin us to hear Patrisse discuss her necessary and timely memoir\, the aims and actions of #BlackLivesMatter and how the movement has expanded to mobilise activists across the world. This event is in partnership with the Centre for New Writing. \nDoors open at 6.30pm\, event starts at 7pm
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/patrisse-khan-cullors-conversation-blacklivesmatter/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180312T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180122T161814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T165248Z
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein: An Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a unique immersive experience based on the story of Frankenstein. \nRediscover this iconic novel through the voices of Mary Shelley’s haunting characters as you journey through the library’s hidden corners. With a soundscape created by award winning musician\, Taz Modi\, venture from room to room and from memory to memory following the ghost of Victor Frankenstein to the dramatic climax of the tale. \nThere are two performances on each of the following days – \nMonday 12 March 5 – 6pm and  6.30 – 7.30pm \nWednesday 14 March 5 – 6pm and 6.30 – 7.30pm \nThursday 15 March  5 – 6pm and 6.30 – 7.30pm \nThis production includes a large amount of walking up and down stairs. Unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. \nAbout the company: \nPure Expression is an immersive theatre company that reimagines classic stories in unique environments that create the ideal setting. We work particularly in libraries\, museums and galleries. \nFor more information about our company please check out our website. https://www.pureexpressiontheatre.com/ \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/frankenstein-immersive-experience/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180310T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180118T145107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T162345Z
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SUMMARY:The Peterloo Massacre: a talk by Dr Robert Poole
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Libraries are pleased to welcome Dr Robert Poole for a fascinating talk on the Peterloo Massacre as part of the BBC Civilisations Festival. \nOne of the major interests of Dr Robert Poole is popular protest in the age of reform and industrial revolution 1780s-1850s. He is a leading authority on the subject of Peterloo\, Chartism etc. In 2016 he was interviewed by Melvin Bragg on the BBC Radio 4 show ‘The Matter of the North’ exploring the radical movements that sprang from the North. His recently published book “Return to Peterloo” offers new perspectives and crucial new evidence. \nDr Poole will be signing and selling his book – ‘Return to Peterloo’ after the talk. \nSupported by Manchester Histories\, HLF\, National Lottery Players and Manchester City Council.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-peterloo-massacre/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180309T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180216T150308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T150308Z
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SUMMARY:Both Sides Now: Open Space
DESCRIPTION:Brighter Sound and The Hub UK present Both Sides Now – Open Space: Making gender equality in the music industry a reality… what can we all do? \nBoth Sides Now is a large-scale initiative taking place across the North of England to support emerging female artists and up-and-coming industry professionals to transform the future of the music industry. \nWe want to create a growing network\, deliver sustainable activity\, and affect permanent change around the perception\, opportunities and profiling of women in music\, from the classroom\, to the boardroom\, to the stage. \nThis first ‘Open Space’ event is for anyone with an interest in this conversation – whether male\, female\, non-binary\, cis and trans – to come together and discuss what could make a real difference – whether that’s about role models\, motherhood\, education\, social mobility\, policy change or something else entirely. \nUnfolding over a series of informal conversations\, the agenda will be yours to set. You might want to convene a conversation about something you feel passionately about\, or join a conversation kick-started by someone else. More than just a talking shop\, our aim is to get things and people moving. \nOpen Space is a method of facilitation\, where participants create and manage their own agenda of discussions around a central theme. \nThe event is open to everyone\, food and drinks will be provided and there will be activities for children.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sides-now-open-space/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180307T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180214T143013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T143158Z
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SUMMARY:Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:In the centenary year commemorating (some) UK women first gaining the vote\, learn how Manchester played a major role in the fight. This entertaining and informative illustrated talk covers the campaign tactics of both peaceful suffragists and militant suffragettes\, and the often barbaric backlash they endured. \nFree talk – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/votes-for-women/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180305T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T203232
CREATED:20180214T142218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T093906Z
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SUMMARY:Inside View: Original and Creative Work by Learners at HMP Manchester
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of creative work produced by learners attending NOVUS Education classes at HMP Manchester. This joint collaboration between Manchester Central Library and NOVUS Education showcases the excellent standard of creative work produced using a limited range of resources. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/inside-view-original-creative-work-learners-hmp-manchester/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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