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  • Intergenerational Music Making: Access All Ages Creative Community Hub

    Recurring
    Henry Watson Music Library

    Intergenerational Music Making invites you to join our age inclusive creative sessions, designed to bring communities together. Every session will include opportunities to get creative through music, art, poetry, movement, storytelling, and meaningful conversations that bring people together. Held in the beautiful Henry Watson Music Library within Manchester Central Library, the sessions are relaxed, flexible, […]

  • Summer Reading Challenge: Feel the Beat with Drumroots!

    Performance Space

    Get ready to move, groove, and feel the rhythm! Drumroots brings the heart of Africa to life with high-energy drumming, vibrant beats, and joyful vibes. Whether you’re clapping, dancing, or drumming along, this is your chance to connect through rhythm and let the music tell a story. No experience needed, just bring your hands and […]

  • Summer Reading Challenge: Guitar Craft

    Lower Ground Floor

    A relaxed, drop-in creative session inspired by music. Children can design and decorate their own cardboard guitars using craft materials. Join the “big doodle” artwork which will be passed around for everyone to add to.  Music will play throughout to spark ideas and create a fun, shared atmosphere. Suitable for ages 4-11.  Free entry, just drop […]

  • LEGO Club

    Recurring
    Lower Ground Floor

    Do 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 to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. Free – just drop in. Please make a donation to support […]

  • STEM Club

    Lower Ground Floor

    Put your lab coat and goggles on and join us for an interactive session that will get you excited about science!  Expect spectacular hands-on experiments and lots of fun! Suitable for ages 6-11.  Free entry, just drop in Please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes […]

  • Film Fridays

    Recurring
    Performance Space

    Unleash the musical theatre kid in you with this programme of music-themed films! Watch a family classic on the library’s huge screen, get involved in music-themed crafts and find out how you can take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Suitable for children up to 12 years old.  Free entry, just drop in.  Please make a donation to support […]

  • Colouring to Music

    Recurring
    Children's Library

    Join us for a relaxed colouring session in the children’s library. Let yourself be transported by the music and use the materials provided to create your next masterpiece. Perfect for those who want to discover the Summer Reading Challenge at their own pace.  Free entry - just drop in.  Please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or […]

  • Cosplay Teen Event

    Performance Space

    Join us for this accessible and inclusive cosplay event for teens that has been co-created with young people. Come in your best cosplay outfit, it might be bought or made by hand, it could be cosplay or wardrobe play, it can be anime, manga or book related. Crafts Cosplay competition Interview with Milliner for TV and […]

  • LEGO Club

    Recurring
    Lower Ground Floor

    Do 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 to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. Free – just drop in. Please make a donation to support […]

  • Crochet and Chat Club

    Recurring
    Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

    Do you want to learn how to crochet and make new friends? Why not come along to our new monthly group? Free - drop in - please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library.

  • Crime Central

    Performance Space

    Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. Another bumper author panel in August! We bring you Natalie Chandler, TM Payne, May Rinaldi and Claire Wilson!! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country - the […]

  • Can You Dig It? Britannica Summer Challenge

    Lower Ground Floor

    Join us for Britannica Education’s “Can You Dig It?” Summer Reading event. This fossil-tastic drop-in event will provide a fun, dinosaur-themed activity kit to every attendee and the opportunity for children to explore Britannica Library to discover cool facts!  Free entry, just drop in.  Please consider making a donation if you can here or at one of […]