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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Rob Parker continues to spoil you with another perfect panel of authors!  \nJoining him in April will be Judith O’Reilly\, Charlotte Vassell and F.E. Birch!    \n\nBringing the best from all over!\n\n\n\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. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis. They range from £2 – £6 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. \nAll tickets allow the same access to the event. This is a just a pricing system to accommodate for individual financial circumstances. \nSigned books will be available to purchase after the event.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-12/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T200000
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SUMMARY:Olivia Laing: The Garden Against Time
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Manchester Literature Festival. \n‘A garden is a time capsule\, as well as a portal out of time.’ \nIn her compelling new work of non-fiction The Garden Against Time\, Olivia Laing brings to life her own slice of paradise: the restoration of a garden designed by Mark Rumary of Notcutts. Alongside her own endeavours\, Olivia explores the idea of paradise and gardens\, real and imagined\, through the work of Derek Jarman\, W.G. Sebald\, John Milton\, John Clare\, William Morris and many others. She considers how gardens are political and how these slices of Eden survive war\, offer a place for rebel outposts and communal utopias\, and and bring joy during difficult times. \nSimply one of our most exciting writers’ – The Observer. Olivia is a widely acclaimed author and critic. She is the author of seven books including The Lonely City\, The Trip to Echo Spring\, Everybody: A Book About Freedom and Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency. Her first novel\, Crudo\, was a Sunday Times bestseller and won the 2019 James Tait Memorial Prize. In 2018 she was awarded a Windham-Campbell Prize for non-fiction and has written extensively about writers\, art and creativity\, including essays and forewords on Virginia Woolf\, David Wojnarowicz\, Cookie Mueller\, Chantal Joffe and Wolfgang Tillmans. \nPresented in partnership with Library Live\, the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/olivia-laing-the-garden-against-time/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Launch
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T190000
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SUMMARY:Tan Dun's Ghost Opera and the Chinese New Wave
DESCRIPTION:The work of a group of modern Chinese composers known as the ‘New Wave’ generation\, including Tan Dun\, Bright Sheng\, and Chen Yi\, has greatly boosted contemporary Chinese music. Po Hang Yuen’s talk will examine Tan Dun’s use of ethnic elements\, particularly focusing on Ghost Opera (1994). \nFree – booking required. Please support our cultural programme by donating at our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/tan-duns-ghost-opera-and-the-chinese-new-wave/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
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SUMMARY:An Evening with David Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Literature Festival\, in partnership with Library Live\, is thrilled to welcome author David Mitchell to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his epic\, polyphonic novel Cloud Atlas. \nOriginally published in 2004\, Cloud Atlas quickly became a firm favourite with readers\, critics and booksellers. The Independent called it “a novel of breath-taking ambition and scale” whilst the New York Times raved “Mitchell is\, clearly\, a genius. He writes as though at the helm of some perpetual dream machine.” Gloriously inventive and genre-defying\, Cloud Atlas features six interconnected stories that take the reader on an adventure from the nineteenth century to a post-apocalypse future. The novel also erases the boundaries of time\, genre and language\, to offer an enthralling look at humanity’s will to power\, and where it will lead us. \nDavid Mitchell is the author of 9 novels including number9dream\, Black Swan Green\, The Bone Clocks and Utopia Avenue. He has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice and in 2018\, he won the Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence\, given in recognition of a writer’s entire body of work. His screenwriting credits include the TV shows Pachinko\, Sense8\, and the movie Matrix: Resurrections. \nJoin us to see David discuss creating Cloud Atlas; his storytelling techniques and fictional worlds; the film adaptation by the Wachowskis; his screenwriting work and his literary and cultural influences. Hosted by critic and podcast presenter Naomi Frisby. \nNB: A special 20th anniversary edition of Cloud Atlas will be available to buy on the night\, from our bookshop partner Waterstones Deansgate\, featuring a Foreword by Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow\, and Tomorrow\, and Tomorrow)\, an Afterword by David and special sprayed edges and endpapers.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-david-mitchell/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Blue Peter Book Club Live at Central Library!
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Libraries\, CBBC and The Reading Agency are excited to announce Blue Peter Book Club Live!  \nBlue Peter\, the BBC’s iconic children’s television series\, is partnering with The Reading Agency and Manchester Libraries on an exciting new initiative called Blue Peter Book Club Live. This ambitious project aims to inspire a love of reading and creativity in primary school-aged children across Greater Manchester and throughout the UK. \n \nBlue Peter Book Club Live Saturday 18th May.  \nJoin the Blue Peter presenters Abby\, Joel and Shini (and Henry the Dog!) for a day celebrating the love of reading. There’ll be guest authors\, creative crafts\, special story times\, masses of books and a chance to meet some magical classic book characters! \nChildren’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and children’s author Eve Ainsworth will be chatting to the Blue Peter presenters about their fantastic books. \nWe’ll ALSO be joined by George and Gyasi from CBeebies Bedtime Stories! \n   \nFREE EVENT. EVERONE WELCOME!! \nBlue Peter Badge Trail \nWe’ll also be launching The Blue Peter badge trail on the day. Grab one of our special trail maps and take up the challenge to discover the massive Blue Peter badges on display in 12 different venues across Manchester. \nHunt for a Book Club Book!  \nFancy getting your hands on a FREE copy of one of the Book Club books? We’ll be hiding them all over Manchester! We’ll also be holding a range of “Book Hunt” events over the summer in Manchester parks and open spaces. \n \nBlue Peter Book Club Live across the UK \nLibraries and schools will be able to participate in The Blue Peter Book Club Live using activity packs and reading resources developed by The Reading Agency to create a nationwide celebration. \nThe Blue Peter Book Club introduces young readers to new writing and encourage a love of reading. In partnership with The Reading Agency an expert panel of librarians\, booksellers and children in library sessions\, chose a list of Blue Peter Book Club recommended reads from awesome authors and fantastic illustrators. \nThe Blue Peter Book Club Live will have a major presence on broadcast and digital. A special episode Blue Peter Book club Live will be shown on CBBC and iPlayer\, 5pm\, Friday 24th May live from Media City UK with authors and local school children taking part. Working in collaboration with BBC Arts\, Blue Peter will also produce book review content\, animations\, digital games and more to engage kids at home and in the classroom. \nThe Blue Peter Book Club Live will take place into Summer 2024 with a series of pop-up events at libraries and schools across the UK. \nThe Blue Peter Book Club Live is supported through funding from Arts Council England’s Project Grants.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/blue-peter-book-club-live/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Family,Party
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SUMMARY:French Film Club: Un Homme de Trop
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film\, Un Homme de Trop; a WWII rescue drama in which twelve captured French soldiers await their impending executions in a German prison camp. Suitable for those aged 12 and over. Under-18s remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian. \nFree – booking required – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/french-film-club/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240514T143316Z
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SUMMARY:A Monumental Effort: Restoring the Albert Memorial Afternoon Lecture
DESCRIPTION: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 the conservation of many heritage features. \nOur series of Heritage Lectures aims to shine a light on some of the fascinating work that’s been going on behind the scenes. We’ve already heard about the work on our paintings\, mosaic flooring\, clock\, stained-glass windows\, organ and furniture. Now it’s time to turn our attention outside of the building to the iconic Albert Memorial in Albert Square. \nStrictly speaking\, the memorial is quite separate. It was built and completed well before the Town Hall\, predating it by a decade. But the Our Town Hall Project encompasses the public realm too\, and the decision was made – very early in the project – to include the Albert Memorial as part of it. \nThe first monument to commemorate Prince Albert\, the Albert Memorial is an elaborate Gothic enclosure\, protecting a marble statue of the Prince. The high levels of decoration on the 73’ high memorial represent his interests. There are portraits of famous men and the coats of arms of his dominions in Saxony. The memorial was created by Matthew Noble and completed in 1866. \nJoin us in Central Library for a chance to hear from our lead Architect\, Jamie Coath from Purcell\, and Steve Eccleshre from Bullen Conservation\, the stonemasons currently working on the memorial’s restoration and repair. \nThe free lecture starts at 1pm and is repeated at 5.30pm Please book your place for either by clicking the links below: \n\n1pm lecture. Doors open 12.30pm for a 1pm start (ends 2.15pm) \n5.30pm lecture. Doors open 5pm for a 5.30 pm start (ends 6.45pm)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-monumental-effort-restoring-the-albert-memorial-afternoon-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Manchester Histories Festival: ‘R History Open Mic Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Histories hosts a two-day open mic extravaganza! A celebration of voices\, a collective ode to the diverse stories that shape our shared identity. \nBook Friday 7 June (11.30am-2.45pm): DAY 2: Friday 7th June 2024 – ‘R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza! – Manchester Histories \nBook Saturday 8 June (11.30am-3pm): DAY 3: Saturday 8th June 2024 – ‘R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza! – Manchester Histories \nFree – please pre-book so we know you are coming!  \nPlease also 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-histories-festival-r-history-open-mic-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240609T160000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Histories: History and Heritage Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Note the new venue from the programme  – now taking place at Central Library\, not The Whitworth Hall. \nCome and see over 50 history and heritage organisations from Greater Manchester and the Northwest at the iconic Manchester Central Library. Find out about the organisations that celebrate\, preserve\, and explore Greater Manchester’s heritage. It will be a breathing testament to the incredible stories that have shaped and continue to shape the very essence of Greater Manchester and beyond.   \nAlso\, catch and enjoy the acapella choir Golden Voices at 12.45 pm and 2.00 pm\, a lively group of over 50s who have been together for many years with Choir Leader Rose Hodgson\, sharing their common love of natural voice singing. Sets will include ‘Nana was a Suffragette’ by local singer/songwriter and co-founder/director of Manchester Community Choir Jules Gibb.  \nFree – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-histories-history-and-heritage-marketplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T170000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Miranda July
DESCRIPTION:Due to unexpected ill health\, Miranda July has been forced to cancel her trip to the UK. This means her MLF event on Tuesday 11 June 2024 has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience. \nManchester Literature Festival\, in partnership with Library Live\, presents Miranda July in conversation. We are thrilled to be joined by the writer\, film maker and artist to celebrate her brilliant new novel All Fours. A semi-famous artist declares her intention to drive from Los Angeles to NYC. Instead\, she checks into a motel thirty minutes from the home she shares with her husband and child and begins a reinvention which has a profound impact on her life. In Miranda’s unique\, funny and tender voice\, All Fours explores the societal boundaries placed on middle-aged women through desire\, sex\, perimenopause and motherhood\, questioning what freedom might look like within those constraints. This is a conversation with a witty and original artist which is not to be missed. \n“A giddy\, bold\, mind-blowing tour de force by one of our most important literary writers. Funny\, honest\, rich with the energy of the mind\, All Fours will jump-start your relation to language and cause you to think anew about the nature of desire.” – George Saunders \nMiranda is the author of four books including the award-winning short story collection No One Belongs Here More Than You and The First Bad Man. She has written and directed three feature films\, while also starring in the first two. The latest is Kajillionaire. The second\, Me and You and Everyone We Know\, won the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and a Special Jury Prize at Sundance. \nHosted by writer Kate Feld.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-miranda-july/
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240612T170000
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SUMMARY:LYR open the Festival of Libraries 2024
DESCRIPTION:A live music performance from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage’s band LYR and local Manchester artist Jospehine Oniyama\, featuring a very special new single dedicated to libraries. \nBooking required. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lyr-open-the-festival-of-libraries-2024/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T150000
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SUMMARY:Design workshop with Oliver East
DESCRIPTION:An interactive design workshop using simple and accessible research methods and tools to explore the library as a resource. \nFree – booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/design-workshop-with-oliver-east/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T160000
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SUMMARY:The Embassy of Utopia
DESCRIPTION:Over two days\, dreamers\, poets\, musicians\, writers\, and artists speak about and perform their vision for the future. What has Manchester collectively got to say? \nFree – drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-embassy-of-utopia/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240616T160000
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SUMMARY:90th Celebration - Sunday Funday
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Central Library celebrates 90 years since its grand opening. Join us for this cultural extravaganza during Festival of Libraries Week\, celebrating the old and the new\, and the venue’s many highlights and successes over the past 90 years. Featuring music\, performances\, crafts\, displays\, and lots more fantastic family fun including: \n\nEdible Storytime\nManchester Histories Shadow Theatre\nRNCM musicians playing and taking about their instruments\nCommunity Performances\nString Quartet\nAcoustic sessions\nRNCM Jazz Trio\nFace Painting (£2 per face)\nHands on crafts\n\nKindly supported by Manchester Central Library Development Trust\, The Granada Foundation and The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund \nFree – just drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/90th-celebration-sunday-funday/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
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SUMMARY:Refugee Week Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) for poetry\, storytelling\, singing and cultural dances. Free entry\, no booking required. For more information\, email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk \nFree – no booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/refugee-week-celebrations/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
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SUMMARY:Sign and Play and Kids' Club - BSL Story Telling
DESCRIPTION:BSL Story Telling at Manchester Central Library for deaf 0-11 year olds and their parents. HoH\, CODA\, siblings and all communication methods welcome! More information here. \nFree – booking advised
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sign-and-play-and-kids-club-bsl-story-telling/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
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SUMMARY:Love Stories etc Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Modern Romantic Fiction.\nWelcome to the first Love Stories etc Festival. \nThe one-day Romance Festival will be held at the stunning Manchester Central Library and will feature 28 bestselling romance authors as part of a huge celebration of modern romantic fiction. \nAuthors and publishers across the UK will be gathering in Manchester for this special festival in July 2024. \nLOOK AT ALL THE AUTHOR’S APPEARING!!\n10am HAPPY EVER AFTER \n \n11.15am LESSONS IN LOVE  \n \n1.15pm HOPE  \n \n2.30 BEACH READ  \n \n4.30pm FUNNY STORY  \n \n5.45pm FEEL  \n \n7.30pm WHAT IS LOVE?  \n \n  \nWEVE SOME AMAZING WORKSHOPS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS TOO!\n10am Introduction to the Publishing Process workshop \n \n10am Introduction to the Publishing Industry \n \n12pm From New Writer to Bestseller \n \n3.30pm Literary Agent workshop \n \n3.30pm Editorial Speed Dating  \n \n  \nTHE ALL DAY PASS IS ONLY £30!*\nTHERE IS ALSO A SPECIAL VIP PASS (WITH EXTRA TREATS) FOR £40.*\nCONCESSIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.* \n*Plus booking fee. Tickets give you full access to ALL author panels and workshops. Please note\, capacity on the workshops is limited. We’ll be in touch soon with everyone who has bought tickets for you to select the workshops you want to attend. \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/love-stories-etc-festival/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Fair,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240715T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T170000
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SUMMARY:See My World: Connected Fragments
DESCRIPTION:An international exchange exhibition bringing together the worlds of Nigerian diaspora artists Chigozie obi\, Daniel Oyegade and Dou\, as they crack and connect the mirrors of their heritage\, history and culture. Through photography\, paintings and film installations\, the exhibition is an ode to what is alive within the mundane. \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/see-my-world-connected-fragments/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240718T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
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SUMMARY:Responses
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Art and Design Students from The Manchester College have brought the Art School’s ethos of research to the heart of Manchester Central Library’s iconic Wolfson Reading Room. Each student has developed a personal body of work which has initially been inspired by one of the books from the venue. The work on the boards exhibited are an insight into personal research and subject matter. Each student has tested the possibilities of ideas\, research\, and practical production. These fresh\, innovative Art School Creatives will continue their practices in: painting\, drawing\, film\, photography\, textile design\, animation\, and site-specific work; progressing to different universities next year. \nTo see more exciting innovative work and research please follow the Instagram link below. \n@foundationartanddesigntmc \nIf you would like information about the Foundation Diploma course\, please email Fiona Donald: fdonald@tmc.ac.uk \nFree – drop in. 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/responses/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240703T151725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T154331Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Rob Parker welcomes Nilesha Chauvet\, Tony Kent and Trevor Wood to Manchester!\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. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis. They range from £2 – £6 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. \nAll tickets allow the same access to the event. This is a just a pricing system to accommodate for individual financial circumstances. \nSigned books will be available to purchase after the event.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-13/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240722T071011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T071011Z
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SUMMARY:The African Presence in University of Manchester’s Bicentenary 1824-2024
DESCRIPTION:This year\, as the University of Manchester celebrates its 200th anniversary and recognises the significant achievements and contributions of many figures\, groups and organisations\, we must ensure that the profound impact of individuals from the African continent and the African Diaspora is not overlooked.  \nWe are honoured to present an illustrative review and critique by historical researcher and teacher\, Washington Alcott\, focusing on the African presence throughout the University’s 200-year history. Utilizing the University’s extensive archival records\, books\, public inscriptions\, and the accomplishments of its graduates\, this presentation will highlight the vital contributions of people of African descent to the socio-cultural and economic fabric of the University.  \nWe look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with you and reflecting on our shared legacy. \nFree – drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-african-presence-in-university-of-manchesters-bicentenary-1824-2024/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20231023T140304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T074039Z
UID:7918-1721984400-1726678800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Northern Life - it's not all about Margaret
DESCRIPTION:Lorraine Rudyard creates three-dimensional sculptures using recycled materials and vintage finds\, encapsulated in story boxes. Her work is very Northern and what you will see are closely observed people and lots of lovely details and references to Lorraine’s childhood\, i.e. a budgie in a cage named Monty\, a bathroom scene with fish wall-paper that are memories from her grandmother’s house. Other story boxes include Lorraine’s favourite poem ‘The Jumblies’ by Edward Lear and other references to childhood literature. \nLorraine’s work was accepted for both the 2020 and the 2022 Manchester Open Exhibitions: Everyone’s an Artist. Her 2020 piece\, ‘Have you Been Anywhere Nice?’\, sold to a private collector. Another one of her artworks was selected for The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art in 2022\, and another artwork in 2022 was selected for The Harley Gallery Open Call. More recently ‘Please Come to My Party\, Pleeese ?’ was selected for the Bury Art Museum Open Call. \nYou can’t miss Our Margaret – Lorraine’s muse\, spot Margaret by her huge smile\, sunglasses\, shopping trolly and umbrella\, whatever the weather or occasion. Viewers especially like Margaret’s stories\, which are often hinted at by the title of the picture connecting their own stories to the pictures. Lorraine says\, ‘I love Margaret- she is a joy to create. I like the idea that I can make something from nothing and the treasures I find can live on\, connecting my pictures to the past. My hope is that you as a viewer will appreciate the playfulness of my work – that it will put a smile on your face as well as appeal to your senses for a lost way of life.’ \nTo date\, Lorraine has completed several commissions including a piece of legacy art\, ‘A Grand Day Out’\, that was commissioned by Heritage Schools for Central Library. Lorraine also has many collectors of her artwork up and down the country. \nA full catalogue of her work can be found @lorrainerudyard_mixedmediaart \nPlease direct all inquiries to lorrainerudyard-art @outlook.com \nFree – drop in. 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/a-northern-life-its-not-all-about-margaret-2/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240620T122438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T081939Z
UID:8683-1722074400-1722096000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet us at Central Library on Manchester’s special day. This year’s theme is Sports and Olympics. There will be something for everyone and you may also sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! Suitable for children and families. \nFree – just drop in. For more information\, email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk \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-day-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240618T085305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T090513Z
UID:8668-1722081600-1722092400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Build a Business Pop-Up Market
DESCRIPTION:Discover and support local talent at the Build a Business Pop-Up Market! This exciting event features an array of unique\, high-quality products crafted by innovative entrepreneurs from Greater Manchester. Stroll through stalls filled with handmade goods\, delicious food and drink\, and meet the creative minds behind these small businesses. \nFREE to drop in\, this market is the perfect opportunity for local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses involved in the Build a Business project to showcase their exceptional products. Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind gifts\, tasty treats\, or simply want to support local talent\, there’s something for everyone. \nDon’t miss out on this vibrant community event – come and find something special at the Build a Business Pop-Up Market! \nFor more information\, visit www.buildabusinessgm.org \nFree – drop in. \nBuild a business in GM Libraries is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/join-us-at-the-build-a-business-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20190920T144428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T091131Z
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SUMMARY:Portuguese Speaking Community Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bem-Vindos! Come along to a new session for Portuguese speakers\, people interested in the Portuguese language and those interested the culture of the Portuguese speaking countries that like to read or want to exchange impressions about books and authors of the Portuguese language. \nAt each meeting a book / author of a Portuguese speaking country previously chosen will be considered\, with occasional guest writers and facilitators. Participants are invited to collaborate in the choice of book / author to be discussed. All members can make suggestions about the book to be read\, followed by an open discussion. \nSaturday\, July 27 – Made man\, righteous man? Books for this session: Cada Homem é uma Raça by Mia couto \nPlaces are free but must be booked as room is restricted to 14 places. \nThe group aims to: \n\nFoment coexistence and discussion among Portuguese speakers in Manchester.\nEncourage critical thinking\, personal and social development.\nPromote cultural exchanges and strengthen the ties between members of the Portuguese-speaking Community.\nPromote Portuguese-speaking countries culture.\nReinforce cultural belonging and languages knowledge.\n\nPlaces are free but must be booked as room is restricted to 14 places. \nTo book your space or to have more information contact: www.facebook.com/circuloleituralinguaportuguesamanchester or email:circuloleituralinguaportuguesa@gmail.com \nFurther sessions this year in August\, September and November.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/portuguese-speaking-community-book-club/
LOCATION:Activity Room (Lower Ground Floor)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240703T164536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T164536Z
UID:8722-1722362400-1722366000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Word Central
DESCRIPTION:Word Central hosted by Tony Curry. \nOpen Mic Poetry and Spoken Word Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 16th July 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 special guest for July is Dave Morgan\, a writer\, community educator\, and arts organiser in the North-West of England. He co-founded the performance poetry organisation Write Out Loud\, and curates events for the Bolton-based arts collective Live from Worktown. Dave is co-author of China: an integrated study [George G.Harrap & Co Ltd\, 1975]\, and has two poetry collections with Flapjack Press – Chuang Tse’s Caterpillar [2016]\, several poems from which have recently been translated into Tamil for South Asian journal Thalam Quarterly\, and On Not Being Observed\, which was published earlier this year. \nEvent host Tony Curry is a poet\, playwright\, and workshop facilitator who runs literature-in-the-community projects with a specific leaning towards mental health and wellbeing. His work has been exhibited at Manchester’s museum and art galleries\, and his play\, The Teddy Bear\, was staged at Contact Theatre. Tony’s solo spoken word shows include Brit Boy\, Complicit Relations\, Moving and The Odyssey\, performed at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. In 2024 he will be touring his new show\, Tall Tales for All Men\, adapted from his collection Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-11/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240620T123651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T123823Z
UID:8692-1722420000-1722434400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding chess players! Head to our Performance Space and meet other players at this informal and fun drop-in session. Open to all children and families. For more information\, contact angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk or alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk \nFree – 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/chess-drop-in/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240717T103008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T105228Z
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SUMMARY:Little Movers and Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Meet us in our Music Library on the first floor for a fun-filled dance session! Suitable for children up to 7 years. \nFree – just drop in. 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/little-movers-and-shakers/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240717T104637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T105304Z
UID:8766-1722949200-1722960000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Imagination Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Learn to play-play to learn! Taking gaming to a different meaning. These games are designed to challenge your brain with stimulating mental challenge across all ages and abilities. Can you beat the game? \nFree – drop in. 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/imagination-gaming/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Link
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240807T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223248
CREATED:20240717T105036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T105036Z
UID:8771-1723028400-1723042800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Playday
DESCRIPTION:Want a challenge over the summer? Join our big play day event and find out what challenges you can take on this summer. We will have an extra Lego club where we will challenge you to make your favourite reading space in Lego. Visit us at the main entrance\, where we will tell you about the Summer Reading Challenge and the Blue Peter Book Club. Suitable for children of all ages. \nFree – drop in. 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/national-playday/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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