150 years of the TUC
Performance SpaceMarking 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 […]
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Not the Factory: Manchester’s other electronic music histories
Performance SpaceCurated 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 Histories Celebration Day
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 […]
Debate-Discuss-Talk-Connect-Decide-Act
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, […]
Sunday Funday – Manchester Day
The word on the street is that your fabulous Central Library will be open on Manchester Day – pop in and explore the treasures inside! Free - please drop in
Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session
Performance SpaceCALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, […]
The Empire Windrush – 70th Anniversary
Archives+ Ground FloorEmpire 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 […]
The Ministry of Lost & Found
Pick up a map, it’s time to get lost on a quest around Central Library! A long, long, time ago, the government commissioned intrepid explorer, Philias Finder, to start The […]
Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session
Performance SpaceCALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, […]
Once Upon A Time…
Wolfson Reading RoomAn enchanting display of books for children from Central Library's special collections. Ranging from a 17th Century Latin Dictionary to favourite characters such as Babar, The Snowman and Latin versions […]
Mischief Makers!
The Summer Reading Challenge is back so come and be a Mischief Maker with Manchester Libraries! Join at any library to get your free pack of goodies and collect rewards for reading […]
Capturing the Heritage of the Workers’ Co-operative Movement, 1970s-1990s
Lower Ground Floor LinkPrompted by poor economic conditions, unemployment, and a change in societal attitudes, the 1970s-1990s saw a wave of workers’ co-operatives set up. This exhibition showcases some of the findings of […]
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