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SUMMARY:Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding gardeners! Get potting at our interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide all the equipment you need for your gardening skills to bloom! \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gardening-club/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T095452Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T123000
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UID:13269-1775820600-1775824200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nya the Train Dog: A Tale of Safety and Smiles
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to Manchester City Centre Library for a special chance to meet Nya\, the TransPennine Express therapy dog who has captured hearts across the rail network. She’ll be in the children’s section for strokes\, cuddles and photos\, and visitors can pick up a free copy of her brand-new children’s book.  Nya the Train Dog: A Tale of Safety and Smiles is a warm\, gentle story that introduces simple safeguarding and rail safety messages through Nya’s real-life adventures. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/nya-the-train-dog-a-tale-of-safety-and-smiles/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T113142Z
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SUMMARY:Knitting\, Cross-stitch and Embroidery Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our new friendly group and spend a cosy afternoon meeting new people and learning a new skill! Have a go at knitting\, cross-stitch and hand embroidery in a relaxed environment. All materials provided\, just bring yourself. All levels welcome. \nPay what you feel. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/knitting-cross-stitch-and-embroidery-group/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260402T190241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190241Z
UID:13330-1775912400-1775923200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meet the Manchester Titans!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Lower Ground Floor of Manchester Central Library for an afternoon of fun and crafts provided by legendary American Football Club: Manchester Titans! \nYou might even get a chance to try on an American Football helmet and shoulder pads! \nOpen to all children\, beginners + American Football pros welcome! Suitable for ages 6+. \nFree entry\, just drop in.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-the-manchester-titans/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260327T100007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T100007Z
UID:13261-1776088800-1776096000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gardening Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding gardeners! Get potting at our interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide all the equipment you need for your gardening skills to bloom! \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gardening-club/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T101446Z
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SUMMARY:Matilda Inspired Family Library Workshops delivered by the Palace Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Come along and spend an hour with Phelps the librarian\, a kind\, wise librarian who LOVES stories. Phelps spends lots of time listening to the wild and wonderful tales Matilda creates and knows quite a bit about telling stories herself too – thank you very much! Phelps could use your imagination to help with the next story! \nThese workshops are interactive storytelling workshop held at Central Library\, designed for primary school aged children and their families. There will be a facilitator in role as the character of Phelps. These sessions will last approximately an hour and are free to access but we recommend booking your places in advance to avoid disappointment. \nThree sessions starting at at 10am\, 11:15am and 1-2pm \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/matilda-inspired-family-library-workshops-delivered-by-the-palace-theatre/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T131500
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131049Z
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SUMMARY:Library Lunchtime Choir
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a sing on your lunch break? Or just a feel-good sing to boost your day? Then come along to the first ever Library Lunchtime Choir session! There is no pressure to be a virtuoso\, we’re just singing to feel better. The session will be 45 minutes of warm-ups and an arrangement of a well-known tune. You don’t need to be able to read music\, we will learn everything by ear using the lyrics. Sessions are run by Sarah Adams (Choirs Manchester) and the ethos is all about setting a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy singing together as a group. \nCome along with a friend or on your own\, it’ll be a friendly\, laid back session! \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lunchtime-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought 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 aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T095452Z
UID:13254-1776261600-1776265200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20240919T102443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103949Z
UID:9414-1776261600-1776268800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crochet and Chat Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how to crochet and make new friends? Why not come along to our new monthly group? \nFree – drop in – please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crochet-and-chat-club/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260327T101817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T101817Z
UID:13282-1776348000-1776355200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:STEM Club
DESCRIPTION:Put your lab coat and goggles on and join us for an interactive session that will get you excited about science!  Expect spectacular hands-on experiments and lots of fun! Suitable for ages 6-11. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/stem-club/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260303T150555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T144407Z
UID:13051-1776362400-1776366000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:People as Infrastructure: The Architectural Wisdom of Informality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Manchester Confucius Institute’s first public talk of the year\, launching our anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure. \nExplore the spontaneous and ingenious adaptations found in China’s urban marketplaces\, where everyday materials become functional art. This talk delves into the world of informal architectural practices that thrive without formal design processes\, reflecting a bottom-up creativity that challenges our conventional views on sustainability and technology in building. We’ll discuss how these grassroots innovations might teach us new ways to think about architecture and urban infrastructure. \nAfter the talk\, there will be an opportunity to visit the Manchester Confucius Institute’s 20th anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure\, on the Lower Ground Floor of the Central Library (exhibited from 1 March until 30 May 2026). \nFree – booking required via Eventbrite here or via the ‘Book Now’ button below \n==================================== \nAbout the speaker: \nZiqiu Ren is a spatial filmmaker and architectural researcher. Her research is established at the intersection of urban studies\, ethnographic theories\, and creative media. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Architecture at the University of Manchester\, working on Chinese food marketplaces\, supported by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). She is an associated researcher at the Urban Studies Lab.  \nhe Manchester Confucius Institute Public Talk Series \nManchester Confucius Institute public talks are free\, informal and informative lectures aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese culture and language. \nFind out more about the Manchester Confucius Institute
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/people-as-infrastructure-the-architectural-wisdom-of-informalit/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260327T102101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T102101Z
UID:13288-1776434400-1776441600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for a spring-themed craft session suitable for families. All materials provided\, just bring your creativity! Suitable for ages 5-11. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spring-crafts/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20240910T125042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103839Z
UID:13174-1776510000-1776511800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought 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 aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20250207T152303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104022Z
UID:13176-1776510000-1776513600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 themed activities. \nThis activity is for ages 13-16 year olds only. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-teen-book-club/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Teen Library (Lower Ground Floor)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260119T111656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T132804Z
UID:12558-1776517200-1776528000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Film Club
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special edition of the Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed crafts and a family classic on the library’s huge screen. Screenings start at 1.30pm – drop in from 1pm. Most suitable for under 12s. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/family-film-club-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20240917T140930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104052Z
UID:9388-1776519000-1776520800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ukrainian Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Привіт! 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. \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-ukrainian-storytime/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20191219T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T093329Z
UID:13256-1776520800-1776524400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260302T111357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T114234Z
UID:13016-1776520800-1776524400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Arabic Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Central Library’s Children Library to hear stories and sing songs in Arabic and English.\n\nLearn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just drop in. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/arabic-storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260116T135951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T124404Z
UID:12515-1776774600-1776781800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. \nLearn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. \nOpen to all levels. \nBook your free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986065030971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/talk-english-circles-2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260323T132423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135115Z
UID:13198-1776880800-1776886200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. \n\n\n\n\nAPRIL’S BUMPER GUEST AUTHORS ARE ISABELLE BROOM\, LUCY ANDREW\, HEIDI AMSINCK AND JAMIE WEST!!\nBringing the best from all over!\nFeaturing the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country – the big names are all coming to Manchester! \nGo behind the scenes!\nShowcasing blockbuster bestsellers\, emerging talent and industry insiders\, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. \nMeet your favourite authors!\nWith giveaways\, audience interaction\, book signings\, the chance to ask questions and more – while bringing a crime fiction buzz back to this great northern city. \nTickets are ‘pay what you can’ and range from £2 to £6 plus booking fee.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/13198/
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20250815T142451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103654Z
UID:13150-1776949200-1776954600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults.  \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conversation-club/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Culture,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20260223T154522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T090255Z
UID:12917-1776970800-1776978000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:BIG BOOK QUIZ!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Book Night with us!\n\n\n\nIt’s World Book Night\, so how could you miss the ultimate book quiz at Central Library.\nJoin us for an evening celebrating your love of reading with quizzes\, party games\, prizes and the odd surprise challenge! Our cafe will also be open serving snacks\, cakes and a range of coffees\, beer and wine all evening.\nTickets available here!!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/big-book-quiz/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Culture,Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20250114T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T103721Z
UID:13177-1777114800-1777116600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Polish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-storytime/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T234002
CREATED:20220202T114651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T104248Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Hola! Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time monthly sessions\, where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary\, whilst having fun. We end each session making a simple craft related to the story. \nSuitable for children aged 4-7 \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spanish-storytime-2026-03-14/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:The Fleecers: Live!
DESCRIPTION:One of the hottest emerging talents in the North West\, The Fleecers\, will be performing live in the Henry Watson Music Library this Spring. \n\nA group of prodigiously talented music students aged 14-17\, The Fleecers formed in Cheadle Hulme in 2025. In their short time together\, the rising indie-rock four-piece have since been making ripples around the region with a series of shows in clubs\, pubs\, and house parties. \n\nAlready getting a formidable reputation for their passionate live shows\, the band’s energising covers of classics by the likes of Oasis\, Radiohead\, The Verve\, Stereophonics\, and others have gone down a storm with audiences.\n\nRecently the band released their debut single “Home”\, an irresistible indie-rock belter recommended for fans of The K’s to The Royston Club\, The Courteeners to Arctic Monkeys. With their fan base surging\, the track has already hit over 50\,000 streams and counting. Listen to “Home” here: “Home” – The Fleecers\n\nThey may be The Fleecers by name\, but this pay-what-you-can show at Central Library promises to be worth every penny… Catch them here on Saturday 25th April while you can.\n \nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-flecers-live/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love: Richard Houghton in conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love’ is a people’s history of the biggest rock band in the world. And on Thursday 30 April\, its author Richard Houghton will be talking all about it\, in the Henry Watson Music Library. \nThis extraordinary book tells Zeppelin’s story in the words of over 750 fans\, as recounted by concert goers\, roadies\, promoters and others who encountered the band across their 12-year career. \nLed Zeppelin were formed in 1968 by Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page\, who recruited singer Robert Plant\, drummer John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham and John Paul Jones. From there\, Led Zeppelin toured North America relentlessly in the early part of the seventies\, regularly smashing concert attendance and box office records\, playing the legendary songs ‘Whole Lotta Love’\, ‘Stairway To Heaven’ and ‘Rock & Roll’ at shows that fans now recall as the best they ever saw. \nPacked with memories going back to Robert Plant’s earliest performances\, this book charts Zep’s concert career in all its glory and infamy – from the earliest Zeppelin shows\, to the five nights at London’s Earls Court in 1975\, Knebworth Festival in 1979\, and 2007’s epic O2 reunion show. \nRichard Houghton is the author of over 20 books about music\, specialising in people’s histories that tell the story of an act in the words of fans. He has compiled authorised ‘fanthologies’ on Jethro Tull\, Simple Minds\, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark\, The Stranglers\, Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays)\, Fairport Convention\, The Wedding Present and The Ukrainians. He lives in Manchester\, UK. \nProviding a fresh take on the enduring band that has sold over 300 million albums worldwide\, hear Richard Houghton in conversation about ‘Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love’\n \nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’. All donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/led-zeppelin-whole-lotta-love-ricard-houghton-in-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Attila the Stockbroker: Fiery Words for Hellish Times
DESCRIPTION:Punk poet\, latterly dub poet\, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Attila the Stockbroker exploded into public consciousness in 1982-3 via two John Peel sessions and a Melody Maker front cover\, and is now celebrating 45 years earning a living doing what he loves. \nFiery Words for Hellish Times is his most topical and incendiary publication yet. As the news goes from awful to worse\, these are poems to make you laugh\, cry\, get angry\, and above all\, think! \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \nhttps://flapjackpress.co.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/fiery-words-for-hellish-times-by-attila-the-stockbroker/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Poetry
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SUMMARY:People’s Infrastructure: Everyday Life in Changing China
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Manchester Confucius Institute’s second public talk linked to our 20th anniversary exhibition \, Building China: People’s Infrastructure \nThis talk moves from the visual culture of the 1950s and the institutional landscapes of the 1970s to contemporary studies of markets\, parks\, sidewalks\, and sites of urban redevelopment. Across these moments\, infrastructure is approached as something maintained through labour\, inhabitation\, and routine use. Attention shifts between rural and urban settings\, historical transformation and present conditions\, to show how social life and material systems remain closely intertwined. ‘People’s infrastructure’ offers a lens for understanding continuity and change in China’s recent past and present. \nAfter the talk\, there will be an opportunity to visit the Manchester Confucius Institute’s 20th anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure\, on the Lower Ground Floor of the Central Library (exhibited from 1 March until 30 May 2026). \nFree – booking required via Eventbrite here or via ‘Book Now’ below \n==================================== \nAbout the speaker: \nDeljana Iossifova is Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies and lead the Urban Studies Lab at the University of Manchester\, where she also acts as Academic Director of the Confucius Institute. She was trained as an architect at ETH Zurich and holds a PhD in Public Policy Design from Tokyo Institute of Technology\, which she obtained following years of professional practice in East Asia. Her research examines the dynamics between architecture\, everyday life\, urban transformations\, and global environmental change. \nThe Manchester Confucius Institute Public Talk Series: \nManchester Confucius Institute public talks are free\, informal and informative lectures aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese culture and language. \nFind out more about the Manchester Confucius Institute.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/peoples-infrastructure-everyday-life-in-changing-china/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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