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SUMMARY:Didsbury Singers: International Women's Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day\, Didsbury Singers will be appearing at the Henry Watson Music Library for a celebration of choral music. \n\nDidsbury Singers are a local\, aspirational upper voices choir from South Manchester. Conducted by the award winning Hannah Brine and with musical accompaniment by Isaac Horton\, the group will be honouring International Women’s Day with a selection of music which centres on female strength. \n\nFounded in 2025\, the group has quickly gained a reputation for performances with a warm\, inclusive atmosphere and their ambitious repertoire. Singing a wide variety of music\, from folk and classical to pop and jazz\, the group have been known to sing a diverse array of music by the likes of Billie Eilish\, to the Spanish song “Cantar!”\, and Sarah Quartel’s “How Can I Keep From Singing”. \n\nTheir IWM performance will see them take on songs with a female emphasis such as Margaret Water’s “Lineage” in the repertoire (watch here). \n\nExpect a moving\, empowering performance from this highly talented collective.\n\n**** \n\nABOUT\n\nThe Didsbury Singers is a friendly\, upper‑voices community choir based in the Didsbury/Withington area of Manchester. It is led by Hannah Brine\, an award‑winning conductor whose choirs have performed at major events such as the BBC Proms\, the Royal Variety Show\, and the Olivier Awards.\n\nFor more information on the choir head to: www.didsburysingers.co.uk  \nOr find them @didsburysingers on socials. \n\n****\n\nDidsbury Singers will perform in the Henry Watson Music Library on Saturday 7 March\, 1pm-2pm. \n\nEntry to this event is free to the public.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/didsbury-singers-international-womens-day-concert/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T160000
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SUMMARY:Manchester International Women's Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Manchester International Women’s Day 2026: When women thrive\, we all rise… \nJoin us for a community celebration of International Women’s Day\, co‑designed by local women. \nThis is a space to: \n\nMeet new people\nLearn something new\nGet creative\nFind inspiration\n\nCome along to celebrate women’s contributions\, share knowledge and be part of a community committed to lifting each other up. \nSee the full agenda on the dedicated Eventbrite page  \nAll are welcome. For general accessibility information please visit Central Library’s website. \nFree – drop in. Attendees are welcome to join us at any time throughout the day. Please note\, some activities will have a maximum capacity. Places cannot be guaranteed and will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-international-womens-day-2026/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T143000
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SUMMARY:Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults.  \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conversation-club/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Culture,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260302T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T160037Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. \n\n\n\n\nBringing the best from all over!\nFeaturing the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country – the big names are all coming to Manchester! \nGo behind the scenes!\nShowcasing blockbuster bestsellers\, emerging talent and industry insiders\, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. \nMeet your favourite authors!\nWith giveaways\, audience interaction\, book signings\, the chance to ask questions and more – while bringing a crime fiction buzz back to this great northern city.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-22/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260217T134331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T135348Z
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SUMMARY:Library Lovers Scheme - Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to participate in Manchester Libraries Trust’s upcoming focus group? \nTogether we’ll explore and discuss the Library Lovers membership scheme and Manchester Libraries Trust work supporting cultural\, educational and archives projects across all of Manchester’s libraries. Your input will help inform how the scheme is re-developed and re-vamped. \nAs a thank you for taking part\, the event will start with a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Central Library building\, giving you the chance to see some of the Trust funded archives work and hidden spaces not normally accessible to the general public! \nFree – booking essential \nTo express your interest in attending this event\, please email manchesterlibrariestrust@outlook.com before Wednesday 25 Feb.  \nPlaces are limited\, so we will contact you to confirm your place and provide further details.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lovers-scheme-focus-group/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T151500
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T115040Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – THIS MONTH’S STORYTIME HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT SPANISH STORYTIME IS 14 MARCH \nHola! Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time monthly sessions\, where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary\, whilst having fun. We end each session making a simple craft related to the story. \nSuitable for children aged 4-7 \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spanish-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
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SUMMARY:Polish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-storytime/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T082842Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:What do George V\, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? \nWhich musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? \nWhat would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others – played their first roles? \nAll these questions – and many more – are answered on a tour of Manchester Central Library which will take you to all the areas not normally accessible to the general public and tell the story of this iconic building. Tours last around 90 minutes and include the chance to see some of our rarest treasures and archives. \nPlease meet in the main entrance (Shakespeare Hall) of Central Library from 5.45pm. The tour starts at 6pm. \nDid you know\, you can join our Library Lovers scheme and enjoy a free tour\, plus discounts in our shop and cafe\, and invites to other events and exhibition launches? Find out more and join online. \nBook you place on this tour on eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-2/
LOCATION:Entrance Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260202T165500Z
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SUMMARY:Voiced & IMLD26: Polari and Poetry in Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Voiced\, the UK’s first creative festival for endangered languages\, presents an unmissable evening of Queer poetry and performance.\nPresenting Polari\, a hidden language of Queer experience\, which will come to life in performance with Jez Dolan. Rosie Garland performs poems from Polari Prize-shortlisted What Girls do in the Dark and her recently published This Is How I Fight\, an Observer Poetry Book of the Month. And poet afshan d’souza-lodhi
explores Queer language through her mother tongue Konkani\, a minority and national language in India. Join us for this electric evening exploring the intersections of Queer languages\, poetry and performance. \nAbout Voiced \nThis event is part of the Voiced: The Festival of Endangered Languages. Through poetry\, performance\, talks\, live events and visual art\, the festival brings together a remarkable line-up of artists whose work marks the vast impact art has on language and language has on art. Co-Curated by Sam Winston and Chris McCabe\, please see the full programme on the pages below. \nAbout the performers \nRosie Garland has a passion for language nurtured by public libraries. An award-winning poet\, novelist and short story writer\, she is frontwoman for post-punk band The March Violets. Her four historical novels include The Night Brother\, described by The Times as “a delight…with shades of Angela Carter” & The Fates\, her queer retelling of Greek myth. Latest poetry collection This Is How I Fight was Observer Poetry Book of the Month. Val McDermid named her one of the UK’s most compelling LGBT+ writers\, & in 2023 she was made Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/voiced-imld26-polari-and-poetry-in-manchester/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T190000
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SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T190000
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CREATED:20260204T105315Z
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SUMMARY:Author Q&A: Solid Bond in Your Heart - A People's History of The Jam
DESCRIPTION:‘Solid Bond In Your Heart: A People’s History of The Jam’ is a new book by acclaimed author and journalist Malcolm Wyatt. \nPublished in 2025 by Manchester-based Spenwood Books\, it tells the tale of one the most iconic and inspirational bands of all time: The Jam. Exploding on to the British music scene with their April 1977 debut single and LP\, In The City\, they went on to pen nine top-10 and 18 top-40 singles up to their December 1982 farewell\, including UK No.1s ‘Going Underground’\, ‘Start!’\, ‘A Town Called Malice’\, and swansong\, ‘Beat Surrender’\,  \nTold by the band\, members of their inner circle\, loyal fans and contemporaries\, ‘Solid Bond In Your Heart: A People’s History of The Jam’ charts the band’s epic rise and celebrates the powerful affection they still command.  \nWith a foreword from Paul Weller\, there are also contributions from bandmates Bruce and Rick\, plus co-founder Steve Brookes\, with an afterword from broadcaster Gary Crowley and accounts from over 500 fans. And along the way\, there are words and photos from the band’s many North-West appearances\, not least at Manchester Apollo\, Granada TV\, Middleton Civic Hall\, the University of Salford\, and Saddleworth Arts Festival. \nAlongside ‘Solid Bond In Your Heart: A People’s History of The Jam’\, its author Malcolm Wyatt has penned 2023’s ‘Wild! Wild! Wild! A People’s History of Slade’\, and ‘This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash’. \nAppearing in the Henry Watson Music Library on the first floor of Central Library on 24 February\, expect an intimate\, in-person talk\, Q&A and book signing with the author. \nDid you know…at Manchester Central Library and our neighbourhood libraries\, we have a broad selection of books on music which are free to borrow if you have a library card? You can browse our music collection online here or in the Henry Watson Music Library at this event\, and find out how to join the library free here or on the day (just bring along some ID with your home address on to complete sign up and pick up your new library card).\n \nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’. \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/author-qa-solid-bond-in-your-heart-a-peoples-history-of-the-jam/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260223T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260223T193000
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SUMMARY:Cosy Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring a book. Get cosy and read alongside other book fans. Take some time for yourself and escape into a story.  \nJoin our Cosy Reading Club at Manchester Central Library\, our new silent reading group\, offering a relaxed\, shared space to read in peace and quiet in the company of others. \nThis is no ordinary book club. There’s no pressured discussions\, there’s no set text. Simply bring along something you’d like to read. \nNot sure what to read? We’ve got you covered. Send us a message directly and we’ll connect you with our friendly library team who can help you find your next favourite book. \nThe evening is designed for anyone who enjoys reading\, wants a gentle break from busy schedules or simply wants to avoid the rush hour home. Everyone is welcome in our space. \nWhat to expect:1 hour – Quiet Reading \nQuiet\, individual reading in a shared space\nA calm\, welcoming environment with no pressure to speak \n30 minutes – Optional Group Sharing \nAt the end of the session\, there will be an opportunity to share about your reading experience with others\, this is only an invite and there is no expectation to stay or take part\nFree light refreshments are provided. Stay as long or as little as you like\, this is your space to slow down\, escape to a new literary world and find peace in the heart of the city. \nTickets are on a ‘pay what you can’ offer and can be booked here or from the link below. \nPlease note: this is a ticketed event and\, while we will make every effort to welcome everyone to the event\, there are a limited number of seats available. Please book your free ticket in advance to avoid disappointment. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/cosy-reading-club/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20230126T145434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T112746Z
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SUMMARY:International Mother Language Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the languages and cultures of Manchester’s local communities. Enjoy live performances\, and try your hand at traditional crafts. Suitable for all ages\, everyone is welcome. ] \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/international-mother-language-day-4/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20200924T134756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T141355Z
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival\, Little Reads is a fun and interactive workshop using drama\, dance\, songs\, play\, and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2–6\, but all family members are welcome. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260127T121553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T122018Z
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SUMMARY:40 Years of Funny Stuff - a Lipservice Theatre symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a symposium celebrating 40 years of LipService Theatre with retrospective footage\, silly props and cake. LipService was part of the Manchester Fringe Forum\, a consortium of 1980’s artists\, whose work reached all four corners of the globe. We will have a panel of original members and explore why there was such an explosion of creativity in Manchester at that time. \nIncludes BSL interpretation. \nFree – book tickets via Eventbrite here or click ‘Book Now’ below \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/40-years-of-funny-stuff-a-lipservice-theatre-symposium/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260119T111033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T111033Z
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SUMMARY:Music Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join a hands-on craft session all about music. Ever made a harmonica from lolly sticks and toothpicks? Come and give it a try! Most suitable for ages 4+. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree entry – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/music-crafts/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20250321T120305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T120305Z
UID:12522-1771434000-1771441200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-02-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260119T105938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T114101Z
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SUMMARY:Crochet Club: Family Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding crafters! Join this relaxed crochet session and get creative with yarn. All materials are provided – just bring yourself! Most suitable for children 10+. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – Booking required – Reserve your place here or click on ‘Book Now’ below \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crochet-club-family-edition/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20200924T134756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T141355Z
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival\, Little Reads is a fun and interactive workshop using drama\, dance\, songs\, play\, and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2–6\, but all family members are welcome. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260119T104730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T104730Z
UID:12540-1771408800-1771693200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Daily Drop in Lego Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Love Lego? Pick your favourite bricks and build your own creations – from castles to spaceships and everything in between! Come and let your imagination run wild in the world of Lego\, with Bricklands. Suitable for all ages.  \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/daily-drop-in-lego-workshop/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T193000
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SUMMARY:Word Central with special guest Zena Barrie.
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \nDoors open 5.40pm and free entry. \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest Zena Barrie. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 3rd February via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer – it is essential that you stay within this timeframe. \nPerformance slots are allocated on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis from the stated booking time. If they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list. \nOur first special guest of 2026\, Zena Barrie\, lives in Manchester and is the founder and co-director of Camden Fringe. She co-hosted the award-winning spoken word night Verbose\, and ran the Gtr Manchester Fringe for a few years\, the King’s Arms Pub and Theatre in Salford\, and the Etcetera Theatre in Camden\, as well as working in a wide variety of roles at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her novel\, Your Friend Forever\, was published in 2021\, and her book of short stories\, Two Similar Looking Men with Umbilical Hernias\, illustrated by Claire Robinson\, was published in 2025.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-with-special-guest-zena-barrie/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20241118T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T143455Z
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SUMMARY:French Film Club: Le Petit Nicolas - Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureux? qu'on attend pour être heureux?
DESCRIPTION:The French Film Club is an invitation to discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. Screenings of exclusive French-language films (with English subtitles) take place once a month and are free and open to all. Join us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film\, ‘Le Petit Nicolas – Qu’est-ce qu’on attend pour être heureux?’\, by Amandine Fredon and Benjamin Massoubre (2022\, Animated movie\, 1h26) \nSketched on a large white sheet somewhere between Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés\, Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny bring to life a cheerful\, mischievous little boy: le Petit Nicolas. Between friendship\, quarrels\, scuffles\, games\, mischief\, and punishments galore\, Nicolas experiences a childhood full of joy and learning. As the story unfolds\, the boy slips into his creators’ studio and amusingly calls out to them. Sempé and Goscinny tell him about how they met\, their friendship\, but also their careers\, their secrets\, and their own childhood. \nThese free screenings are offered with the support of the Institut Français. Unless otherwise indicated\, all Alliance Française de Manchester cultural events are open and accessible to everyone. They are public events and under 18s remain the responsibility of their parent/guardian at all times. Please be aware that films may not have a UK age classification. \nFilm in French with English subtitles. Recommended age rating for this film is 15+. \nFree – booking required via Alliance Française website or click ‘Book now’ below. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/french-film-club-les-malheurs-de-sophie/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20250114T120621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T112755Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration - Sunday Funday
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events of the year at Central Library and the venue will be celebrating the Year of the Horse in epic fashion. \nFamilies\, children\, schools\, and community members are warmly invited to join us for performances\, hands-on cultural activities\, and fun learning experiences provided by Bowen Education\, Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music\, Confucius Institute\, Manchester Chinese Centre\, and more! \n11 – 11:30am (on St Peter’s Square): Lion dance performance! \n11:30am: Central Library doors open \nCentral Library Performance Space (Ground Floor) \n12 – 1:30pm: Bowen Education – Stage performances by local schools and community groups – including dance\, music\, and other creative interpretations of Chinese culture and traditions \n2 – 4pm: Performances and Workshops for Children with Manchester Chinese Centre \nCentral Library Ground Floor (near café)  \n12 – 4:00pm Cake decorating with Sarah Cook Stars \n Central Library Lower Ground Floor \n12 – 4pm: Family Craft Workshops with Central Library\, Manchester Chinese Centre and Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music \nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with local artists Caroline Coates\, Mandy Cleveland\, and friends! Expect lantern making\, paper horses\, and much\, much more. \n12 – 2pm: Bracelet making with Confucius Institute \n2 – 4pm: Crafts by Bowen Education \n\nFree arts and crafts workshops for children\nChildren’s artwork display: Special exhibition of student creations for Chinese New Year\nHanfu photo booth: Try on traditional Chinese costumes and take photos\nChinese calligraphy station: Have your name written in Chinese brush calligraphy.\n\nIs it all a bit too exciting? Why not take a moment away from the crowds in our quiet space in the Music Library (First Floor)\, 11:30am – 4pm. \nFree event – drop in (note – face painting £2) \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-sunday-funday/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260116T142337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T111622Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration - Saturday Family Activities
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events of the year at Central Library and the venue will be celebrating the Year of the Horse in epic fashion. \nFamilies\, children\, schools\, and community members are warmly invited to join us for performances\, hands-on cultural activities\, and fun learning experiences provided by Bowen Education\, Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music\, Confucius Institute\, Manchester Chinese Centre\, and more! \n12 – 12:15pm: Short live performance by Bowen Education \n12 – 4pm: Crafts by Bowen Education \n\nFree arts and crafts workshops for children\nChildren’s artwork display: Special exhibition of student creations for Chinese New Year\nHanfu photo booth: Try on traditional Chinese costumes and take photos\nChinese calligraphy station: Have your name written in Chinese brush calligraphy\n\nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-saturday-family-activities/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260122T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150846Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Muslim Neighbours: Explore Islam Exhibition and Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Meet Your Muslim Neighbours team for a special one-day community led event and exhibition about Islamic culture and Muslim people\, at Central Library on Saturday 14 February\, 11am-4pm. \nFilled with free activities for all ages\, including henna painting\, interactive word hunts\, Arabic tea and coffee\, costume dressing\, arts and crafts\, and more\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \nDelve into the richness of Islamic culture with informative stands exploring foundational beliefs and scientific contributions. Engage in meaningful conversations and build bridges of understanding and unity. Don’t miss this enriching experience for the whole family! \nFind out more about the day here: Meet Your Muslim Neighbours: Explore Islam Exhibition and Event – Manchester Libraries Blog \nDid you know…at Manchester Central Library and our neighbourhood libraries\, we have a broad selection of books on Islamic culture which are free to borrow if you have a library card? You can browse our collection online here or at this event and find out how to join the library free here or on the day (just bring along some ID with your home address on to sign up on the day). \nFree- please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-your-muslim-neighbours-explore-islam-exhibition-and-event/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20250321T120305Z
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SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-02-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260120T143719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T144115Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture for the People? Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a film screening and discussion exploring Manchester’s urban history and development from the 1940s to today. \n\n\n\n\nOrganised in collaboration with The Modernist and the current exhibition at Central Library\, Architecture for the people: the works of Manchester City Architect’s Department (1902-2003)\, this Manchester Urban Film Series screening and discussion will revisit Manchester’s urban history and development from the 1940s to today. \nWe’ll be screening the 1947 documentary from the North West Film Archive collection\, A City Speaks\, which was a promotional film sponsored by the city council. As the BFI description summarizes: “Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester – fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda…Under the soaring\, sweeping direction of Paul Rotha\, it takes in themes of industry\, energy\, leisure and housing\, present\, past and future.” \nWe’ll use this as our starting point to reflect on Manchester’s historical urban development and the role of government within that as well as the resonances\, challenges or opportunities of the dramatically transformed landscape we face today. With a resurgence of interest in “new municipalism” and public ownership\, “it is worth remembering\,” as the exhibit notes\, “how much of the city’s operations were governed from the town hall. Manchester Corporation once controlled gas and electricity undertakings\, tramways and trolleybuses\, schools\, police\, fire and ambulance services\, waste collection\, parks and recreation\, housing\, libraries and more. The City Architect’s Department designed for all of these.” What can we learn from these efforts today? \nCheck out the exhibit up at the Central Library until February 28\, 2026: Architecture for the people: the works of Manchester City Architect’s Department (1902-2003) \nFree – booking advised. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/architecture-for-the-people-film-screening/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20250812T090518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T115139Z
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: Andrew Ellis (This Is England)\, Rob Parker\, Sue Ryding (Lipservice)
DESCRIPTION:Back with a bang in 2026\, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with a feast of audio treats.  \nWith a new look\, lineup\, features\, and more – presenter Alan Lynch and co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries. \nWith a smorgasbord of interviews to devour\, This Is England star Andrew Ellis chats about his love of the Wythenshawe Forum. Elsewhere founder of the Lip Service Theatre company Sue Ryding takes us around the hilarious new ‘Funny Stuff’ exhibition at Central Library. Author extraordinaire and Crime Central host Rob Parker tells us about his exhilarating new book and spills the beans on what’s coming up in 2026. \nElsewhere\, Maxine Goulding pops in to reveal what’s in store for North Manchester Libraries this year\, there’s a book review from our new regular book reviewers Elena and Liam\, Thom digs up some audio gold from the Sound Archives courtesy of the Piccadilly Radio Archive\, there’s stacks of What’s On Tips for things to see and do across Manchester Libraries\, and much\, much more. Tune in now! \nTurn it up and tune in\, now! Click here for links to major hosting platforms (Spotify\, YouTube\, Amazon\, Apple\, etc)  \nWatch out for a new episode next month…. \n***** \n‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. \nReceiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, Kate Mosse\, Jackie Kay\, Tynah Matembe\, and Kimberly Whittam\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, folk musician Cole Stacey\, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow\, Manchester’s Lord Mayor\, Councillor John Hacking\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more. \n‘Episode 12: Andrew Ellis + Rob Parker’ \, the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-episode-7-with-john-robb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Music,Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260123T113957Z
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SUMMARY:Timeless Cyprus: A Workshop for Children Aged 6-14
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a theatrical–narrative journey through art\, memory and home. In this workshop\, children and young people will explore the world of Cypriot artist George Pol. Georgiou. Guided by the artworks\, children explore everyday elements that appear in Georgiou’s paintings — chairs\, houses\, horses — and transform them into symbols of feelings\, stories and lived experiences. A simple chair may become a keeper of memories; a house\, a feeling of belonging; light\, both the sun of Cyprus and the hope we carry within us. Through movement\, narration\, observation and creative play\, participants encounter the artist and his work not as distant museum objects\, but as living stories filled with light\, memory and emotion. \nThe event includes a screening of The Myths of Cyprus by Mark Kassinos\, starting at 3.30pm. Check out the full programme below: \n2.30-3.30pm: Workshop \n3.30-4.30pm: Film Screening: The Myths of Cyprus by Mark Kassinos\, produced by The Press and Information Office in Cyprus. \nSuitable for children aged 6-14. \nFree – please drop in \n Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/timeless-cyprus-a-workshop-for-children-aged-6-14/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T233248
CREATED:20260203T120322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T120322Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Poetry For All
DESCRIPTION:A free event\, suitable for budding listeners of poetry or those keen to try out some of their own poetry. \nListen to a selection of Manchester Writers from a 2025 publication Bards across the Pond with USA and UK writers in February \nIf you would like to read a poem\, book your seat via the links below then send an email to wright727@myyahoo.com. with your request and any questions. Reading spaces are limited. \nFree – reserve a seat via this meetup link or click on ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-poetry-for-all/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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