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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:20260407T165900
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240620T123651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T123823Z
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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:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240717T103008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T105228Z
UID:8760-1722510000-1722513600@librarylive.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240807T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240808T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
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UID:8780-1723125600-1723129200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Music Days: Born and Bred
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Music Thursday at Central Library! Doodle Dance is a workshop that combines mindful doodling techniques with movement. Create doodles and dance moves of your own in this fun and playful workshop. Designed for children of all ages for those who love to move and for those who aren’t sure. So come doodle\, dance and explore! \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/music-days-born-and-bred/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240722T093558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T093804Z
UID:8802-1723287600-1723305600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Reimagined City 2024: Summer Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a painting workshop exploring Manchester migrant culture and sharing migrant story through art! \nReimagined City: Summer Art Workshop is a painting workshop exploring international influence on local culture\, stories of identity\, and the migrant history of Manchester. \nTracing identity through art\, each participant will learn to paint their own canvas and share their story. These canvases will be collected and turned into a larger piece of installation to be exhibited at The Portico Library and Manchester Garden Of Peach. \nWorkshop opens to all ages. \nFree – booking required.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/reimagined-city-2024-summer-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240813T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240812T092851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T091635Z
UID:8881-1723536000-1727370000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wisdom is the Principal Thing
DESCRIPTION:Manchester artist\, Fiona Donald\, has created an installation of drawings documenting the impermanence of the changing seasons. Initially Inspired by the quote around the dome of the Wolfson Reading Room she has created four large columns and 12 smaller pillars which draw on the rhythmic cycles of time passing. Some capture the immediacy of walking in the landscape\, others focus on objects collected\, picked\, and transported back to her studio in Salford to study and observe. \nYou can view more of Fiona’s work at fionadonald.com and at Fiona Donald | SUITE (suite-studiogroup.co.uk) \nMain image credit: Cherry Whitfield-Donald \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/wisdom-is-the-principal-thing/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240816T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240812T100619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T100619Z
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SUMMARY:Soundtrack to Your Life
DESCRIPTION:What would be your track? What’s the story behind the tune? What would be your album and what would the sleeve notes say? Come along and let us hear your special track and tell us the story of what it means to you. \nFree – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/soundtrack-to-your-life/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240816T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240816T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240703T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T132001Z
UID:8712-1723836600-1723851000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Silent Disco!
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DELAYED TO A FUTURE DATE (TO BE ANNOUNCED) \nForget the weather! We’ll have no summertime sadness here. You’ll be walking on sunshine at our special Summer Silent Disco! \nYou’ve waited far too long for the return of the famous Retro Silent Disco at Central Library! It’s time to let the good vibrations take over\, celebrate summertime and spend some boogie nights at the Club Tropicana (where unfortunately\, the drinks aren’t free!). \nBut we CAN promise you 4 hours of the best summer party music from the 70’s\, 80’s\, 90’s from Mr Retro Silent Disco himself\, DJ John! \nCheck out our bargain group bundle and concessionary offers! \nConcessions (Student\, unwaged. Over 60) £7  \nGeneral Admission £10 \nGroup Ticket (4 for the price of 3) £30  
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/summer-silent-disco/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240821T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T144500
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240717T121954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T112712Z
UID:8785-1724238000-1724251500@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scrumptious!
DESCRIPTION:All is well at Sylvie’s Scrumptious Sweet Shop\, P.C. Lee can’t resist the fruit cake\, Stanley the Horse loves peppermint creams\, and the Talkative Twins only cause a crumb of chaos. That is until a stranger arrives\, and their irresistible ice cream threatens to spoil everything! Join us for this magical show about friendship and ice cream\, with hilarious songs\, dancing\, storytelling and gentle audience participation — the perfect free treat for families and anyone young at heart. Spaces are limited\, so book early to avoid disappointment! \nThere are two shows: 11-11.45am & 2-2.45pm. \nFree – spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! \nTo Book your place email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/scrumptious-food-show/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240717T122407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T122407Z
UID:8792-1724335200-1724338800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Love Science
DESCRIPTION:Join ‘Love Science’ this summer as part of the Marvellous Makers Club Summer Reading Challenge. Design and make light up pictures\, use friction to defy gravity\, and make a climbing model of your favourite book character to take home. Perfect for 5-11 year olds. \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 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/love-science/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240723T164028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T082549Z
UID:8813-1724349600-1724355000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:An hour chat with special guests Luke Deckard\, Chris Lloyd and Emma Tallon – followed by a Q & A and book signing!\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-14/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240730T101801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T101812Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central
DESCRIPTION:Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 13th August 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. \nAugust’s special guest is Cathy Crabb\, a playwright\, poet\, screenwriter\, journalist and lyricist from Oldham who has written more than thirty plays for the stage. Her works have run at theatres including HOMEmcr\, Oldham Coliseum\, Studio Salford and Manchester’s Library Theatre\, where she was the last living playwright to have a production staged at its original venue. Her playwriting awards include the 24/7 Theatre Festival Manchester Evening News Theatre Award and the Buxton Festival Best Comedy Award\, whilst her poetry features on sculptures by Emma Hunter at the former site of Elk Mill in Chadderton\, the last mill to be built in Lancashire. Cathy’s Selected Plays was published in 2024 by Flapjack Press. \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.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-12/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Performance,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240827T103330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T103330Z
UID:9209-1725102000-1725109200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:See My World: Connected Fragments-Art(s)cool Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A chance to create your own piece of Canvas Artworks with one of the featured artists in the exhibition\, ‘DOU’. Come and explore how our worlds are connected through stories of history\, heritage and culture. \nFor all ages. \nFree\, booking recommended. Please email alessia.benedetti@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/see-my-world-connected-fragments-artscool-workshop/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240828T105931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T105931Z
UID:9221-1726315200-1726329600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday Spectacular: Lowry Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Come join our Lowry friends at Central Library and get involved in some fantastic fun for the whole family. From arts and crafts to interactive storytelling\, engaging workshops and a chance to watch a classic story on the big screen\, plus much more! \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 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday-spectacular-lowry-takeover/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240829T082825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T082937Z
UID:9235-1726768800-1726776000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tootally Wired
DESCRIPTION: Forget fast fashion – take a long look at an old favourite: the Tootal scarf. \nJoin Manchester Histories Festival for a celebration of this iconic Manchester-made fashion accessory – a deep dive into this icon of accessories. Seven writers and artists premiere brand-new work responding to the history and culture of the Tootal scarf\, designed and manufactured in Manchester since the 1930s. \nHear writers Wendy Allen\, Sarah-Clare Conlon\, David Gaffney\, Tom Jenks\, Emily Oldfield and Nicholas Royle premiere their poems and stories live alongside a brand-new performance by sound artist Gary Fisher as well as a showcase of Tootal related short films from the North West Film Archive.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/tootally-wired/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240726T112055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T081037Z
UID:8829-1726945200-1726950600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kantos Chamber Choir: Brontë
DESCRIPTION:Join Kantos Chamber Choir as we examine the lives and passions of the mysterious Brontë sisters through the eyes of their friend and supporter\, Elizabeth Gaskell. \nKantos will evoke the wild\, exposed landscapes of a lonely existence on the moors for three exceptional women\, who found escape and freedom in their imagined worlds. An hour-long programme of choral music and spoken word will immerse us in their isolated hilltop hive of creativity from where the sisters wove their intricate stories of desire\, devotion\, depravity and despair. \nElizabeth Gaskell expert\, Sherry Ashworth\, joins us to curate and present the programme for this unique performance. A special collection will be on display\, including a rare 1st edition of The Life Of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Gaskell. Covering the Bronte family as a whole and including some early editions of the sisters’ novels\, the collection was initially donated to Moss Side Free Library by James Gleave in the early 20th century. \nIn partnership with Library Live\, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House & Brontë Parsonage Museum . \nTHE MUSIC \nJohn Ireland – The Hills \nHelena Paish – Life \nTõnu Kõrvits – The Night is Darkening Round Me \nHelen Neeves – Speak of the North! \nKate Bush arr. Malene Rigtrup – Wuthering Heights \nSophie Nolan – Ira Vos Totos Consumet \nAmy Beach – Peace I Leave With You \nCecilia McDowall – Snow \nRobert Pearsall – Lay a Garland \nJohn Tavener – Funeral Ikos \nToby Hession – She Walks in Beauty \nGerald Finzi – My Spirit Sang All Day \nJoan Szymko – Finding Her Here \nDoors: 18:30 \nQ&A Session with Kantos’ Artistic Director\, Ellie Slorach and Elizabeth Gaskell expert\, Sherry Ashworth: 19:00-19:20 \nChoral performance: 19:30-20:30 \nThe tickets for this performance operate on a Pay What You Can basis; you choose the ticket band that you are able or happy to pay for.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/kantos-chamber-choir-bronte/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
CREATED:20240829T103302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T103302Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central with guest poet Steve Mingle!
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 10th September 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. \nSeptember’s special guest is Steve Mingle\, a retired actuary turned football author who first trespassed into spoken-word world in 2019. His favourite pastime is swearing at strangers and he’s been delighted to discover that if you do it from behind a microphone then some people will call it art. Steve’s output so far comprises seven books about Manchester City together with a recently released poetry anthology\, More Poems About Rucksacks and Phones. Amongst this collection’s visceral rants and absurdist humour can be found traces of gentle nostalgia together with affectionate tributes to some of his heroes. However\, any temptation to suggest that he’s going soft in his old age should be strongly resisted. \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 [Flapjack Press\, 2012].
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-with-guest-poet-steve-mingle/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Slate Expectations - Restoring Our Town Hall's roof. Afternoon Lecture.
DESCRIPTION:Slate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof \nOur Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most complicated elements of the entire building is the roof. Seen from above we get a better perspective of the scale and complexity of it. With 34 huge chimneys\, plus towers\, turrets and decorative elements\, it has thrown up some real surprises and challenges. \nThis lecture will be given by Gareth Richings from Purcell\, the project’s heritage architecture specialists. He’ll give us a detailed description of the roof’s original structure\, discoveries that were made\, how they approached the unknown elements and resulting surprises\, and the progress and successes that are now being made. \nOne of the big things they are doing is making alterations to improve access. This will make the roof easier and safer to maintain in the future; an important contribution to the building’s sustainability and longevity. \nThursday 26 September 2024\, The Performance Space\, Central Library \nPlease book the afternoon or evening lecture. \n12.45pm arrival for a 1pm start (ends 2.15pm) \nThe lecture is free but you’ll need to book your ticket online here. \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/slate-expectations-restoring-our-town-halls-roof-afternoon-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T184500
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SUMMARY:Slate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof. Evening Lecture.
DESCRIPTION:Slate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof\n\nOur Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most complicated elements of the entire building is the roof. Seen from above we get a better perspective of the scale and complexity of it. With 34 huge chimneys\, plus towers\, turrets and decorative elements\, it has thrown up some real surprises and challenges. \nThis lecture will be given by Gareth Richings from Purcell\, the project’s heritage architecture specialists. He’ll give us a detailed description of the roof’s original structure\, discoveries that were made\, how they approached the unknown elements and resulting surprises\, and the progress and successes that are now being made. \nOne of the big things they are doing is making alterations to improve access. This will make the roof easier and safer to maintain in the future; an important contribution to the building’s sustainability and longevity. \nThursday 26 September 2024\, The Performance Space\, Central Library \n5.15pm arrival for a 5.30pm start (ends 6.45pm)   \nThe lecture is free but you’ll need to book your ticket online here.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/slate-expectations-restoring-our-town-halls-roof-evening-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165900
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SUMMARY:Behind The Scenes at Manchester Central Library
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. \nPlaces are strictly limited to 20 people\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \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 Tickets Below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-at-manchester-central-library-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T163000
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with THE KING!!
DESCRIPTION:SORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT \nWe’re celebrating older people’s day with a Rock ‘n’ Rolling party starring MANC ELVIS AND HIS MAGICAL BAND! \nManchester’s premier Elvis tribute act present a Saturday afternoon packed with all THE KING’S greatest hits guaranteed to get you up and dancing! Think ‘a little less conversation’ and a lot more ‘all shook up’! \nAll over 50’s and family and friends welcome. Ticket are FREE but limited so book early here! \nTables seat 8 people so larger groups may not be seated together.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-afternoon-with-the-king/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241231T170000
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SUMMARY:The Society of Bookbinders - 50th Anniversary Activities
DESCRIPTION:The National Society Of Bookbinders was founded in Manchester in 1974 and celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary with a number of events\, workshops and displays at Central Library between October-December.  All events are free and there is no need to book in advance. \nThe Journey of a Book: a display about making books by hand\, Archives +\, Ground Floor\, October to December. \nFine Bindings: a display of artistic bookbinding\, Reading Room\, First Floor\, October to December. \nInformal Bookbinding Demonstrations / Workshops: Ground Floor Handling Table\, Saturdays at 10.30am-4pm on 5 October\, 16 November\, Thursday 5 December. \nCreating A Fine Binding: the Kelmscott Chaucer\, An illustrated talk by internationally-acclaimed bookbinder Dominic Riley\, Performance Space\,  6pm Thursday 28 November \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/the-society-of-bookbinders-50th-anniversary-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241001T193000
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:ROB PARKER WILL BE WELCOMING THE BRILLIANT DAVID COSTA\, LOUISE MINCHIN AND TIM SULLIVAN TO THIS MONTHS CRIME CENTRAL!\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. \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-15/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T193000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the future of Black History Month\, where we will be joined by award-winning author\, broadcaster and Professor of Sociology\, Gary Younge\, as well as members from youth group 8% club \nWe will be discussing different ways to think about Black History Month and ensure that Black histories are explored and celebrated all year round. We will be launching our Black History Manifesto\, which guides how we approach Black histories in our work at the AIU Centre. We want to offer this Manifesto to other organisations\, particularly those in education\, archives\, museums\, libraries and galleries.  \nBook tickets here or by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button below. \nGary Younge \nGary Younge is an award-winning author\, broadcaster and Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester. Nationally recognised for his insightful and thoughtful work\, he possesses specialist knowledge on an array of subjects including race\, racism\, society and Black history both in Britain and internationally. \nFormerly a columnist at The Guardian\, he is an editorial board member of the Nation magazine\, the Alfred Knobler Fellow for Type Media and winner of the 2023 Orwell Prize for Journalism. The author of six books\, the most recent being Dispatches From the Diaspora: From Nelson Mandela to Black Lives Matter (2023)\, he has also written for The New York Review of Books\, Granta\, GQ\, The Financial Times and The New Statesman and made several radio and television documentaries. \n8% Club \n8% CLUB is a youth group passionate about designing creative and cultural inclusion spaces for young people to connect\, amplify youth voices and champion change by addressing issues affecting global ethnic majorities. \nThey are supported by Equal Education Chances (EEC)\, a Manchester-based charity that aims to engage\, educate and empower children\, young people and adults living with disabilities and their families in England and Nigeria.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/reimagining-black-history-month/
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SUMMARY:Migration Stories North West Exhibition & Preview
DESCRIPTION:A history of migration in and out of North West England told through 100 stories from Roman times to the present day. \nExplore the region’s long history of migration and ways in which it has shaped and continues to shape our social landscape. Browse the stories of individual women\, men and children arriving in and leaving the North West from and to other parts of the British Isles and other parts of the world. Find out how their journeys were driven by conflict\, colonialism and trade\, as well as in search of work\, educational opportunities or a better life. \nThis ‘pop-up’ exhibition includes an interactive screen through which to browse the stories\, and is touring across the North West of England. At this showing in Manchester Central Library there will also be a display by pupils and staff from The Derby High School in Bury about the stories which they researched and produced for the Greater Manchester section of the project. \nThe Migration Stories Exhibition’s showing in Manchester is presented by Crossing Footprints in partnership with Manchester Histories. Special thanks for support from Manchester Central Library\, from our Manchester team of volunteer researchers\, and from Fair Futures CIC who delivered the school workshops in Bury. More about the project here or browse the project’s own dedicated website \nFree – please drop in\n  \nPreview / Launch for the Migration Stories Exhibition\, 4pm to 7pm\, Wednesday 2 October \nJoin us for an informal opportunity to hear about the Migration Stories North West project and to chat with people who were involved in the research. People from Crossing Footprints\, Global Link and Fair Futures\, who were involved in developing\, organising and delivering the project\, will also be on hand to discuss any aspects of the work and the contexts in which it was produced. There will be a brief introduction to the project at 4.45pm and again at 6pm. Light refreshments will be provided. \nAbout the project The Migration Stories North West project is a partnership of five organisations across the North West who have worked over a period of three years with local adults and young people\, including those with experience of migration or seeking refuge. Forming into five teams of volunteers and five school groups\, they have researched and documented over 100 individual histories of migration using archival\, online and oral history sources. They are now available to explore on an interactive online map\, along with background information\, educational resources and introductory films about the project. More information here. The organisations are Global Link based in Lancaster\, Crossing Footprints covering the Greater Manchester region\, Liverpool World Centre\, Cumbria Development Education Centre and Cheshire Global Learning. The project is supported by historians at Lancaster University and local heritage organisations\, and is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/migration-stories-north-west-exhibition-preview/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground Floor – Manchester Histories Hub
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T193000
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SUMMARY:Knock Out Blow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of art and discussion dedicated to the life and legacy of Len Johnson— Britain’s uncrowned boxing champion\, dedicated local activist\, and revered Manchester legend. The event will feature live music\, poetry\, an interactive play\, archive photos of Len\, and an exhibition\, followed by a thought-provoking discussion on Johnson’s life and legacy. \nFeatured Event: A Performance by Odd Arts:\n“Knock Out Blow\,” a play by Odd Arts\, tours schools and community groups across the Northwest. Odd Arts uses this piece of theatre to challenge racial discrimination\, celebrate positive role models\, and celebrate our collective history. This play on Len Johnson’s life has already reached approximately 5\,000 young people\, leaving a lasting impact on the next generation. \nA Campaign for Justice: Erecting a Statue in Honor of Len Johnson\nIn addition to celebrating Len Johnson’s life\, we are spearheading a campaign to erect a statue in his honor in Manchester City Centre. Despite being denied the right to compete for the British title due to a racist policy that required boxers to be born to two white parents\, Johnson’s legacy as a fighter for racial equality continued outside of the boxing ring. \nThe campaign is supported by the Mayor of Greater Manchester\, Andy Burnham\, and current and former boxing champions such as Anthony Joshua\, Ricky Hatton\, Carl Frampton\, Ant Crolla\, Tony Bellew\, Natasha Jonas\, and Amir Khan. \nThe event will also feature a panel discussion with campaign leaders\, offering a unique opportunity for a Q&A session with the artist Taslim Martin\, who has been commissioned to create the statue of Len Johnson. Local artist Griot Gabriel will provide live poetry\, whilst local artists and Rootz will end the night with some live music. \nManchester is a city that loves its sporting heroes\, and Len Johnson is a true unsung hero whose achievements both inside and outside the ring continue to inspire. Our goal is to make Len Johnson a household name in Manchester and eventually across the UK. \nFree – book tickets here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/knock-out-blow/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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