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International Film Screening Night

Performance Space

Welcome to the Manchester Central Library International Film Society! We’re thrilled to have you join us for the very first edition of our film club. Our inaugural screening will take […]

Nova Scotian Folk Music Seminar

Henry Watson Music Library

Join us for a free seminar on Nova Scotian folk music, folklore and song collecting. Includes talk, discussion, screening, plus free tea and biscuits! Free - please drop in

Illuminating our heritage – Afternoon Lecture

Performance Space

AFTERNOON LECTURE Manchester 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 […]

Illuminating our heritage – Evening Lecture

EVENING LECTURE Manchester 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 […]

International Mother Language Day

Performance Space

Join us to celebrate the diverse language and culture of our city and local communities through traditional performances and crafts. Everyone welcome. Free - just drop in - please consider […]

Geologise Theatre: Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch

Performance Space

Join us and Geologise Theatre for their unique blend of storytelling, songs, and science, in this uplifting show about a family trying to adapt to a changing world. Thirteen-year-old Chrissie […]

Free

Tony Lloyd Exhibition

Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space

An insightful exhibition in memory of Sir Tony Lloyd (1950-2024) - a popular politician who represented three different constituencies in the Greater Manchester area for a total of 36 years […]

Word Central with Mike Garry!

Performance Space

Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Mike Garry. Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 11th February via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. […]

Crime Central

Performance Space

Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. NEXT EVENT: Wednesday 26th February An hour chat with special guests Susy Aspley, Nick Quantrill and […]

aAh! Magazine X Lights Up Exhibition

Wolfson Reading Room

In 2024, Manchester was crowned the first ever European Capital of Cycling, recognising the city’s commitment to making cycling safer and more accessible for all. As part of International Women’s […]

IMLD 25: The Rising Sun documentary film screening

Performance Space

“We had dreams, goals, prospects, and we were working towards them…Everything was perfect! And now…” No family, no home, no language… The Rising Sun is a documentary about a happy […]