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  • Irish Dancing Session

    Henry Watson Music Library

    In celebration of St Patrick’s Day 2026, Central Library will be hosting a special Irish dancing display and interactive teaching experience in its Henry Watson Music Library on the First […]

  • St Patrick’s Ceili Band Experience with Mouse’s Nest

    Henry Watson Music Library

    It wouldn’t be St Patrick’s Day without a ceili would it? So, on the weekend before the world goes green for Ireland’s patron saint, Central Library is hosting a special […]

  • Irish Researcher Day

    Seminar Suite, Floor Two

    Join the Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society (MLFHS) on St Patrick's Day for a special Irish Research Day including informative sessions and fascinating presentations including: Finding Irish Ancestors – […]

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    Teen Book Club

    Teen Library (Lower Ground Floor)

    Age 13 -16 and love books? Want to read more and chat about books? Join Central Library Teen Book Club! Discover your next favourite read, share recommendations and join book […]

  • Japanese Manga Drawing Workshops

    Performance Space

    Are you a manga fan aged 12-18 in Manchester? Join our FREE workshop with manga artist Inko and learn to draw manga with step-by-step instructions! If you are you a […]

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    Board Games Café

    Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

    Are you a wizard at Ticket to Ride? A fan of tableau building games? Join our free weekly boardgames sessions and enjoy 20% off in the library café!  Whether you […]

  • POSTPONED: Hispanic Film Club: Mamá cumple 100 años

    Performance Space

    *** Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has now been postponed until next month.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused. **** Manchester Central Library and the Instituto Cervantes of Manchester […]

  • Daria Chromik: Lunchtime Piano Concert

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Acclaimed Polish pianist, Daria Chromik, will be appearing at the Henry Watson Music Library for a special lunchtime performance. Presenting ‘Between Note and Emotion – Piano Recital’, the concert will […]

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    Conversation Club

    Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

    Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. Free – just drop in. Please […]

  • Behind the Scenes Tour

    Entrance Hall

    What do George V, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? Which musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now […]

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    Polish Storytime

    Children's Library

    Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. Suitable for children aged 4–7. Free – drop in. Please consider making […]

  • Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)

    Lower Ground Floor

    Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. We will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish […]