Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants
First Floor Exhibition HallWe're very excited that Nick Sharratt is now the subject of a magical exhibition at Central Library. The well loved author of classic picture books including Shark in the Park, […]
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Nick Sharratt Exhibition Launch
First Floor Exhibition HallMeet Nick Sharratt at his exhibition launch! Come along to Manchester Central Library on Saturday 6 May for the opening of the Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants exhibition. Meet the wonderful […]
Henry Normal: Travelling Second Class Through Hope
Performance SpaceBetter known as co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan’s Run and Paul Calf, and producer of, […]
An Evening with Patrick Ness
Performance SpaceThe bestselling author of The Rest of Us Just Live Here and A Monster Calls (now a major motion picture) will be talking about and signing copies of his new […]
£7
Fermata-with Arundo Quartet
First Floor Display CasesIn today’s digital society, people are constantly bombarded with information, meaning that chances to switch off are almost impossible to find. Rising pressure online and offline has prompted an alarming […]
Juliet the Moon
Letters sent between Frank Merrick, pianist and tutor at the RNCM, and his wife Hope Squires throughout Merrick’s imprisonment during WWI for being an opponent to the war effort provide […]
Saturday Spectacular – Picture a Story
It's National Share a Story Month in May! Help us create an interactive storybook for our upcoming "Read Manchester" Book bench. We would like you to help re-tell Manchester's iconic […]
Hari Kunzru – EVENT CANCELLED
EVENT CANCELLED Manchester Literature Festival have released the following statement: 'Upon reflection, we have decided to cancel our event with Hari Kunzru and Nikesh Shukla at Central Library on Thursday 25th […]
£6 – £8
Just an Ordinary Lawyer
Performance Space“The British Empire was trying desperately to hold on to its colonial possessions by any means … and the foul would often override the fair.” Tayo Aluko follows the multi-award […]
£8
North West Film Archive – 40th Anniversary Exhibition
First Floor Display CasesSince 1977, the North West Film Archive has been collecting and preserving the region’s filmed heritage, and making it available for people to enjoy. This exhibition showcases a selection from […]
Amore!
Performance SpaceIf music be the food of love...join us and the City of Manchester Opera to hear beautiful, accessible, opera. Conductor: Juan Ortunõ Accompanist: Jonathan Ellis Book tickets at www.comoperasec@btinternet.com
£10
Chameleon Youth FREE Taster Session
Performance SpaceWe’ll provide the spark - You create the movement. Chameleon Youth is looking for raw dance talent. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company based at Central Library, is calling out […]
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