Piccadilly Radio Archive: Nobody Did It Better!
Ground FloorExplore the history of independent radio in Manchester from the birth of Piccadilly Radio in 1974 through to Key 103’s 1990s heyday. This free exhibition tells the story of the […]
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Punk: The Art of Rebellion
First Floor Display CasesA new exhibition explores how punk exploded from the streets of 1970s Britain - raw, loud, and unapologetic. Born of crisis, it raged against capitalism, racism, and conformity. Through music, […]
LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition
Wolfson Reading Room and Lower Ground Floor2025 marks 50 years of queer hope and joy for LGBT Foundation—and the heart of the celebrations begins in the centre of Manchester. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund […]
Laws of Your Game
Lower Ground FloorJoin us at Central Library for this exciting session brought to you by National Football Museum! Every great game needs rules, but who says we can’t rewrite them? In this […]
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Art Time
Lower Ground FloorLet your imagination run wild in this art session where anything can happen! All materials provided, including canvas, children’s paint, and more: just bring yourself! Suitable for ages 7+. Free […]
An Evening with A.F. Steadman
Performance SpaceJoin us for what promises to be a brilliant Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of Skandar and the Spirit War, the fifth and final book in the […]
Half and Half Scarves
Lower Ground FloorJoin us at Central Library for a collaborative and fun session led by the National Football Museum! Half & half scarves tell a story of rivalries, friendships, big matches, and […]
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Plant Your Story Garden!
Lower Ground FloorCalling all budding gardeners (pun unintended) and readers! Get potting at this fun interactive session for the whole family. We’ll provide seeds, soil and pots, just bring yourself! We’ll also […]
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Story Garden: A Garden Collage
Performance SpaceTo welcome bees and butterflies, we’ll start by planting beautiful, colourful flowers. But that’s not all—we’re going to get crafty too! Using decorative paper and layers of soft tissue paper, […]
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Film Friday
Performance SpaceDoes Friday afternoon and cinema sound like a good combo to you? Then join us at Manchester Central Library for a free film screening with themed crafts! We may even […]
Wonderland Sunday Funday at Central Library!
Not quite ready for the end of the holidays? Join us at Central Library for a special end-of-summer extravaganza brought to you by Z-Arts and Manchester Libraries! *FULL PROGRAMME* Yoga […]
Japan Week
Performance SpaceJoin us for Japan Week to learn more about leading Japanese destinations from EXPO 2025 in Osaka, as well as hidden gems that will inspire your next visit. You can […]
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.
