Crime Central
Performance SpacePLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis.They range from £2 – £8 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. All tickets allow the same […]
£2 – £8
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Conserving Manchester Town Hall’s heritage: Restoring the Town Hall Clock. Afternoon Session.
Performance SpaceManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]
Conserving Manchester Town Hall’s heritage: Restoring the Town Hall Clock. Evening Session
Performance SpaceManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]
An Evening with bestselling author TJ Klune
Performance SpaceManchester Libraries and Queer Lit Bookshop present An Evening with TJ Klune. Meet bestselling author TJ Klune for a captivating discussion about his writing process and latest works, followed by […]
£8
“You can see me, but I don’t exist”
Wolfson Reading RoomWhile photographing refugees in France, Belgium, Austria, and Sweden in 2018, Alan Gignoux noticed that a recurring theme among them was the gradual erosion of self, resulting from prolonged periods […]
Michael Burns
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin us for this live performance by an experienced folk musician who draws inspiration from local and family history. Michael Burns’ repertoire incorporates music from a wide timespan and he […]
New Drum Kit!
Henry Watson Music LibraryWe have a new electronic drum kit, which will be available from this day! Our old kits have been popular features of the department and we’ve had lots of enquiries […]
Writing Workshop with Anjum Malik
Performance SpaceJoin Manchester UNESCO City of Literature Multilingual City Poet Anjum Malik for a celebration of South Asian culture. Combining rich conversation, classical Indian dance and poetry (plus samosas), the award-winning […]
Down Memory Lane with Archives+
Spend an hour or two looking through some of our memory boxes - or create your own box. Memory boxes cover the areas around Manchester and may bring back memories […]
Inspired by Libraries: Linda Brogan
Performance SpaceJoin us for this in conversation event with award winning playwright and artist, Linda Brogan. Linda will be discussing how her pursuit of memories led to the excavation of the […]
£2 – £10
Sunday Funday – Festival of Libraries Celebration
Performance SpaceJoin us for an afternoon of fun with the family as we celebrate the Festival of Libraries, showcasing what Central Library has to offer and including our amazing crafts and […]
MIRO – Performance
Henry Watson Music LibraryManchester International Roots Orchestra return, to perform on our Sunday Funday as part of the Festival of Libraries, bringing together musicians, instruments and musical traditions from all parts of the […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
