Saturday Film Club
Performance SpaceJoin for themed crafts and showcased books linked to this month’s film. The club is free to join and we may even have popcorn! Bring the family for a free […]
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French Film Club: Tout Simplement Noir
Performance SpaceJoin us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film, Tout Simplement Noir. JP, a 40-year-old failed actor, decides to organise the first big black protest march in France, […]
Little Reads
Children's LibraryBrought 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 […]
AFTERNOON LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re transforming Albert Square
Performance SpaceAFTERNOON LECTURE Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most obvious parts of the project will […]
Conversation Club
Ground FloorWould you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group, improve your English, and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. For more information email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Free - […]
EVENING LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re transforming Albert Square
Performance SpaceEVENING LECTURE Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most obvious parts of the project will […]
Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library
Entrance HallWhich musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others […]
Crime Central
Performance SpaceRob Parker, Manchester Libraries and Instituto Cervantes invite you to very special CRIME CENTRAL!! With SL McManus, Teresa Solana and Nick Triplow! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the […]
NEW! Ukrainian Storytime
Привіт! Join our new monthly Ukrainian storytelling sessions! Learn new words, listen to stories in Ukrainian and English, and have fun! Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. Free - […]
LEGO Club
City LibraryDo 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 […]
A History of Pies and Puddings
Performance SpaceExplore the history of some our most beloved British foods with local food historian Neil Buttery: pies and puddings, from their rather posh origins to the present day, where they […]
Christmas Silent Disco!
Performance SpaceThe ever popular Retro Silent Disco returns for a Christmas Special at Central Library! Join DJ John for a night of 70's, 80's and 90's hits, with a sprinkling of […]
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