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SUMMARY:Oasis Film Night - Vote for your favourite
DESCRIPTION:Mystery Screening of an Oasis documentary – chosen by you! \nPart of “Oasis Week” at Central Library\, come along to our Oasis Film Night where you choose the title. \nMany a great film has been made about the Gallagher brothers over the years\, but which is the greatest of them all? \nFrom ‘Familiar to Millions‘ to ‘Lord Don’t Slow Me Down’ to ‘Supersonic‘ and more\, every Oasis film to date has been crammed with the razor sharp quips and rock’n’roll attitude that has cemented them as one of the world’s most legendary bands. \nPresenting Oasis fans with the opportunity to vote on the night for their favourite and experience it on the big screen and soundsystem of our Performance Space\, this special Oasis Week film night promises to be a one-off opportunity to revisit a classic with fellow fans. \nEntry is Free. \nScreening at the Central Library Performance Space\, on Thursday 17th July @ 5.30pm. \n \n  \n****** \n“Oasis Week” at Central Library is part of the Manchester City Council ‘MCR Live 25‘ – a summer of music\, art\, markets\, and unforgettable vibes all summer long. It includes: \n\nmusic-themed markets\npop-up shops\na festival bar\nimpromptu performances\na fabulous guitar-themed trail\nartworks and exhibitions across the city.\n\nFor full details\, go to visitmanchester.com/mcrlive25. \nThis event is part of “Oasis Week” at Central Library\, kindly supported by Manchester Libraries Trust.\nFor more information\, and to secure your tickets for some of the limited-capacity events of “Oasis Week” at Central Library head to: librarylive.co.uk \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/oasis-film-night-vote-for-your-favourite/
CATEGORIES:Music,Oasis Week
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SUMMARY:'Live Forever' - A Day of Oasis Music - Live!
DESCRIPTION:“Oasis Week” at Central Library will conclude with ‘Live Forever’ – a day of special Oasis-themed live sessions on Saturday 19th July.  \nThe day will begin with a little Morning Glory from the MANCHESTER STRING QUARTET performing classical renditions of Oasis hits in the Central Library Entrance (11am-12pm).\n\nThen an early afternoon performance in the Henry Watson Music Library will offer unique reimaginations of the Gallaghers’s oeuvre by the Ukulele Orchestra: STRETFORD UKE (12-12.30pm). \nThere will also be sumptuous reworkings by Manchester vocal harmony group CANTER SEMPER; rest assured Wonderwall will never have sounded so good (1-1.30pm). \nAll before a rousing headline performance by top-tier tribute act: NOASIS. Having played big venues like London’s Alexandra Palace to major festivals like Y-Not\, Noasis are ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ and will be appearing in the Music Library for an intimate\, stripped-back set especially for “Oasis Week” (2-2.45pm). \nNoasis tickets are limited and pay-what-you-like – available now HERE.  \nAll other shows are free – just drop in! \n****** \n“Oasis Week” at Central Library is part of the Manchester City Council ‘MCR Live 25‘ – a summer of music\, art\, markets\, and unforgettable vibes all summer long. It includes: \n\nmusic-themed markets\npop-up shops\na festival bar\nimpromptu performances\na fabulous guitar-themed trail\nartworks and exhibitions across the city.\n\nFor full details\, go to visitmanchester.com/mcrlive25. \nThis event is part of “Oasis Week” at Central Library\, kindly supported by Manchester Libraries Trust.\nFor more information\, and to secure your tickets for some of the limited-capacity events of “Oasis Week” at Central Library head to: librarylive.co.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/live-forever-a-day-of-oasis-music-live/
CATEGORIES:Music,Oasis Week
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T160000
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SUMMARY:CHaOS Science Summer Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of science-based fun brought to you by CHaOS (Cambridge Hands-On Science)! All CHaOS events are run by friendly student volunteers from the University of Cambridge\, bringing a selection of their favourite experiments from across the sciences for you and your family to get involved with! Fun\, informative and great for all ages.  \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
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chaos-science-summer-roadshow/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T150000
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SUMMARY:Noasis [Live!]
DESCRIPTION:Didn’t get Oasis tickets? Then its time to ‘Stop Crying Your Heart Out’… \nAppearing for a special stripped-back appearance\, Central Library presents… NOASIS – live! \nOn the day that Oasis will be appearing at Heaton Park for the second weekend of their sold-out shows\, Central Library is delighted to be offering something special for those who missed out.  \nHaving played big venues like London’s Alexandra Palace to major festivals like Y-Not\, Noasis are ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’. The headline act of Central Library’s “Oasis Week” festivities\, this top-tier tribute act will be performing in the intimate setting of the Henry Watson Music Library. \nPerforming as a three-piece for the occasion\, expect perfectly pared-back renditions of classics like “Live Forever”\, “Don’t Look Back In Anger”\, and many more. \nWith thanks to the support from the Manchester Libraries Trust\, tickets will be pay-what-you-like and available Friday 20 June @ 10am. \nAll donations warmly welcomed. \nTickets: Noasis – Live! Tickets\, Sat 19 Jul 2025 at 14:00 | Eventbrite \n  \n****** \n“Oasis Week” at Central Library is part of the Manchester City Council ‘MCR Live 25‘ – a summer of music\, art\, markets\, and unforgettable vibes all summer long. It includes: \n\nmusic-themed markets\npop-up shops\na festival bar\nimpromptu performances\na fabulous guitar-themed trail\nartworks and exhibitions across the city.\n\nFor full details\, go to visitmanchester.com/mcrlive25. \n   
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/noasis-live/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250721T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250721T193000
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SUMMARY:Mystery International Film Club Screening
DESCRIPTION:This event is for individuals aged 15 and over. \n\n\n\nWelcome to the fifth edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nMonday 21st July 2025 • Doors open: 17:00 • Introduction to the film: 17:30 • Film starts: 17:40 \n\n\n\n• Entry: Book you pay what you can tickets here (recommended donation of £3) • Popcorn: FREE! • Drinks: Grab a coffee\, tea\, or soft drink from the fully stocked café! \n\n\n\nAt the Film Society\, we aim to bring you the very best of global cinema— hoping to shine a light on underseen gems from around the world —enriching our collective film knowledge and experience\, while also having a corker of a time. To make it even more exciting\, each month you’ll have the chance to vote on 5 fantastic films\, and the one with the most votes will be screened with the winner being revealed the day of the event. \n\n\n\nThis month’s contenders are: \n\n\n\nNeptune Frost (2021\, Rwanda) \n\n\n\nQuite unlike anything you will have seen before this Rwandan Afrofuturist musical epic in a which a band of “fourth dimensionally liberated” revolutionaries fight against The Authority to free mine workers from being exploited in a near future Burundi. High concept transgressive cinema executed with high quality\, promising a glimpse at a brighter future for cinema as an artform free of market sensibilities and charged with telling totally unique stories. \n\n\n\nWest Indies (1979\, Mauritania) \n\n\n\nBirthed from four hundred years of colonial history\, Med Hondo’s landmark musical comedy explosively dissects the roots and ramifications of slavery and displacement. Staged gorgeously on a to-scale recreation of a slave ship\, Hondo plays with the form of cinema itself\, drawing attention to its artificiality while he brings past and present together in an artistic redefining of what a movie musical can be. \n\n\n\nThe Girl With The Red Scarf (1978\, Turkey) \n\n\n\n A perfect example of the sumptuous romantic melodrama that can be found in the greatest Yeşilçamfilms from Turkey’s golden age of cinema\, once a major powerhouse for film production this era is all but lost in discussion outside of Turkey and sadly so. This film sees a young man and woman fall in love and then face the trials of love and loss with incredibly dazzling drama. \n\n\n\nAli\, Fear Eats the Soul (1974\,  Germany) \n\n\n\nEmmi\, an elderly German lady\, meets and falls in love with Ali\, a young Moroccan manual labourer in Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s beautifully melancholic story of forbidden romance and the suffocating nature of societal norms. A thoughtful\, empathetic look at the damages caused by anti-immigrant rhetoric. Stir (1980\, Australia) \n\n\n\nBased off true events\, this Australian prison drama is a bleak look at a justice system pushed to its limits treated inmates with disdain and cruelty. We see the buildup to chaos and we see the aftermath of chaos as tensions rise between prisoners and officers in the harshest of conditions. \n\n\n\nWatch the film trailers and vote for your favourite film here!!  \nWe’ll notify you of the winning film the night before the screening.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mystery-international-film-club-screening/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Story Garden Paper Flowers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free interactive session inspired by the Summer Reading Challenge! Make wonderful paper flowers and find out how you can win prizes for reading. We’ll provide loads of colourful materials for you: just bring yourself! \nSuitable for children aged 4-11. \nFree entry – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/story-garden-paper-flowers/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250724T150000
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SUMMARY:ZooLab
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Live Animals from ZooLab! Step into the wild garden of adventure and meet the amazing creatures from ZooLab! These real-life animal storytellers will take you on a journey through their own tales\, full of slithers\, scuttles\, and surprises. Come face-to-face with nature’s most curious characters and discover the magic of their world! \nSuitable for children aged 4-11. \nFree entry – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/zoolab/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T193000
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SUMMARY:LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Love Stories Etc… launched in 2024 with a one-day festival held at Manchester Central Library\, with panels\, workshops and book signings\, aimed at encouraging romance readers to discover new authors. \nFor 2025\, there will be events across two days\, with an impressive mix of bestselling brand authors\, emerging stars and debuts writing in the romance space\, including Taylor Dior-Rumble\, Beth O’Leary\, Mike Gayle\, Mhairi Macfarlane\, Alexandra Potter\, Suzan Holder\, Sareeta Domingo\, Laura Wood\, Justin Myers\, Lizzie Huxley-Jones and Jendella Benson confirmed to appear. \nHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS ON FRIDAY 25TH JULY. \n \nWe’re delighted to announce that after Claire’s workshop she will be available for mini Author Brand photo shoots. This includes a 25 minute brand shoot with Claire 10 edited digital images. Find out more information and pre-book here.  \n\nAND HERE ARE THE AUTHOR PANELS OVER THE WEEKEND. \nTHE FIRST TWO ARE ON THE FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER THE WORKSHOPS. THE REST ARE ALL ON SATURDAY 26TH JULY. ENJOY!! \n  \n\n \nTHERE IS A RANGE OF TICKETS AVAILABLE.  \n\nFRIDAY 25TH TICKET\nSATURDAY 26TH TICKET\nFULL WEEKEND TICKET\nVIP TICKET (BOTH DAYS + SATURDAY EVENING MEET AND MINGLE)\n\nCONCESSIONARY TICKETS FOR STUDENTS\, OVER 60’S\, PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY OR ACCESS ISSUES\, CITY COUNCIL STAFF AND PEOPLE ON A LOW INCOME. \nCLICK ON THE ‘BOOK NOW’ LINK BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/10019/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250728T150000
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SUMMARY:Story Garden Crafts!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for our school holidays arts and craft session! Make wonderful carnivorous plants and giant pompom flowers\, and find out all about the Summer Reading Challenge! All materials provided. Suitable for all children. No need to book. \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/story-garden-crafts/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250729T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250729T153000
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CREATED:20250617T122307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T122416Z
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SUMMARY:Family Crafts for South Asian Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special family craft session dedicated to South Asian Heritage Month. We’ll provide all the materials and teach you how to make marionettes! All welcome. \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/family-crafts-for-south-asian-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250729T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central 9th Birthday!!
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \n‘Now We Are Nine’ birthday celebration. \nTuesday 29th July\, 6.00pm – 7.45pm\, at Manchester Central Library\, St Peter’s Square\, Manchester M2 5PD. \nDoors open 5.40pm and free entry. \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest Angela Smith. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 15th 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 Angela Smith is Welsh by birth but has lived in Hulme long enough to be a Mancunian by adoption\, with her poetry influenced by both the Valleys and the city. She began writing at the age of 7\, but stopped for decades when a burglar stole her notebooks and her Muse. Inspired to begin writing again by online friends and the welcoming Manchester poetry scene\, she has poems in numerous anthologies and the published collection This Is the Me I Would Be If I Dared. Angela loves to play with form and style\, as can be seen in her blog here. \nEvent host Tony Curry is a performance poet\, playwright and workshop facilitator. Raised in Crawley by English and South African parents\, he has lived and worked in Manchester for three decades\, running literature-in-the-community projects with a specific leaning towards mental health and wellbeing. His play\, The Teddy Bear\, was staged at Manchester’s Contact Theatre\, whilst his solo spoken word shows include Brit Boy\, Complicit Relations\, Moving and The Odyssey\, performed at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. Tony has recently toured his solo show Tall Tales for All Men\, adapted from his collection Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short (Flapjack Press\, 2012)\, at the Brighton Fringe and Chorlton Arts festivals. \n@WordCentralMcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-9th-birthday/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Poetry,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T143000
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SUMMARY:Laws of Your Game
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting session brought to you by National Football Museum! Every great game needs rules\, but who says we can’t rewrite them? In this workshop\, you’re the rule-maker of football. What do your laws of the game look like? Maybe every goal gets a dance-off\, everyone wears capes\, or kindness on the pitch earns extra goals. In this workshop we’ll start positive conversations around inclusion and diversity. Who is currently left out of football? What rules could we write to include more people? \nSuitable for families. \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/11183/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
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SUMMARY:Come Meet the Wise Owls in the Story Garden!
DESCRIPTION:The Wise Owls are waiting!  Join us in the Story Garden for a magical hour filled with Owl wisdom!  Whether you’re curious or just love a good story\, the Wise Owls are ready to welcome you with a hoot! \nSuitable for children aged 4-11. \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/come-meet-the-wise-owls-in-the-story-garden/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250730T103451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T103515Z
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SUMMARY:Paint and plant!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a reader and gardener in the making? \nWant to find out how you can get prizes for reading books? \nThen this session is for you! \nDecorate your very own terracotta pot\, plant some seeds and find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge during this interactive session. \nAll materials provided. \nPaint and plant! Friday 1 August 1-2pm @ Central Library Performance Space. \nFree entry\, just drop in!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/paint-and-plant/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250710T092753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T092830Z
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SUMMARY:Leo HC Single Launch
DESCRIPTION:Leo HC is a 20 year old solo musician\, creating alternative folk tracks to soothe the soul. Equipped\, usually\, with an acoustic guitar\, his voice and lots of reverb\, his music creates an introspective and melancholic atmosphere for all to listen and enjoy. His debut album was released on 8 November 2024. Leo is currently based in Sheffield for studies and is also a member of the Sheffield-based band Junk\, but was born and raised in Greater Manchester. \nHe launches his new single\, Climbing\, with this event. \nFree – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/leo-hc-single-launch/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250730T103903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T103903Z
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SUMMARY:Film Friday
DESCRIPTION:Does Friday afternoon and cinema sound like a good combo to you? \nThen join us at Manchester Central Library for a free film screening with themed crafts! \nWe may even have popcorn! \nSuitable for children up to 12 years old. \nNo need to book\, drop in from 2pm. \nFilm screenings start at 2pm.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/film-friday/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
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SUMMARY:Responses: The Manchester College Students Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Students from The Manchester College have been developing a body of creative\, exciting work inspired initially by a book from Manchester Central Library. Each exhibited board is an insight into personal research and subject matter\, produced in traditional messy art school rooms where students become inspired and have tested the possibilities of ideas\, research and practical production. This exhibition is in Manchester Central Library’s iconic Wolfson Reading Room on the first floor. \nTo see more exciting innovative work and research please follow the Instagram link: #foundationartanddesigntmc \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/responses-the-manchester-college-students-exhibition/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
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SUMMARY:ACTING UP!
DESCRIPTION:ACTING UP! tells the story of 40 years of HIV activism in the region through archives\, testimonies and films. The exhibition honours the memories of lives lost and continues the fight for a world free of HIV stigma and discrimination. \nVisit the exhibition in the ground floor of Central Library from 2 April till 31 December 2025\, with a special display in the first floor Reading Room until 31 May 2025. \nActing Up! is organised by George House Trust\, a charity which provides support\, advice\, information and advocacy services to people living with HIV in Greater Manchester and the wider North West. \nThe exhibition is part of ‘40 years of HIV Activism in Greater Manchester’\, a project marking 40 years of George House Trust and the broader regional response to HIV. \nFree – please drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation to support our Library Live programme here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/acting-up/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250617T131101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T095723Z
UID:11192-1756195200-1767200400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Piccadilly Radio Archive: Nobody Did It Better!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of independent radio in Manchester from the birth of Piccadilly Radio in 1974 through to Key 103’s 1990s heyday. This free exhibition tells the story of the DJs\, programme makers and listeners through audio\, photography and ephemera. Listen to clips from your favourite DJs\, find out what it was like to work at the station and learn about how the station’s archive is being cared for and digitised by the Archives+ team. Over 750 Piccadilly Radio shows are now available to listen on Central Library’s Sound + Vision pods. \n The project was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was supported by Manchester Libraries Trust. \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/piccadilly-radio-archive-nobody-did-it-better/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250617T132213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T095821Z
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SUMMARY:Punk: The Art of Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition explores how punk exploded from the streets of 1970s Britain – raw\, loud\, and unapologetic. Born of crisis\, it raged against capitalism\, racism\, and conformity. Through music\, fashion\, protest\, and art\, punk gave voice to the voiceless\, challenged gender roles\, and still shapes culture today. \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 \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/punk-the-art-of-rebellion/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250721T132655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T095644Z
UID:11353-1756195200-1767200400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY: LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks 50 years of queer hope and joy for LGBT Foundation—and the heart of the celebrations begins in the centre of Manchester. \nSupported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and proudly sponsored by Barefoot Wine\, the 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition at Manchester Central Library invites the public into a powerful\, moving\, and often joyful journey through the stories that shaped five decades of LGBTQ+ life in Greater Manchester and beyond. \nFrom never-before-seen archive materials and oral histories to community artefacts and campaign posters\, the exhibition showcases the resilience\, resistance\, and creativity of LGBTQ+ people across generations. Whether you’re rediscovering the past or encountering it for the first time\, this in-person exhibition places the lived experiences of queer people at the heart of the narrative. \nThe 50 Years of Queer Hope and Joy Exhibition is open to the public on the Lower Ground Floor at the entrance to City Library\, and in the Wolfson Reading Room on the First Floor till 31 December 2025. \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/lgbt-foundations-50-years-of-queer-hope-joy-exhibition/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room and Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250723T124939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T103741Z
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SUMMARY:Laws of Your Game
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for this exciting session brought to you by National Football Museum! Every great game needs rules\, but who says we can’t rewrite them? In this workshop\, you’re the rule-maker of football. What do your laws of the game look like? Maybe every goal gets a dance-off\, everyone wears capes\, or kindness on the pitch earns extra goals. In this workshop we’ll start positive conversations around inclusion and diversity. Who is currently left out of football? What rules could we write to include more people? \nSuitable for families. \nFree entry – 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/laws-of-your-game/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250815T142800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T142800Z
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SUMMARY:Art Time
DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination run wild in this art session where anything can happen! \nAll materials provided\, including canvas\, children’s paint\, and more: just bring yourself! \nSuitable for ages 7+. \nFree entry\, no need to book!\n \nTuesday 26 August. 2.30-3.30pm. Lower Ground Floor.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/art-time/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250612T104007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T104118Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with A.F. Steadman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for what promises to be a brilliant Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of Skandar and the Spirit War\, the fifth and final book in the blockbuster Skandar series! Join us to hear all about the Skandar series and there will also be a Q&A so you can put your burning questions to the author herself! \nThe blockbuster hit series about bloodthirsty unicorns\, epic sky battles and elemental magic was crowned Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year in 2022. The series has been translated into 47+ languages and a film produced by Sony Pictures is in the works.  \nCome and celebrate the publication of Skandar and the Spirit War\, the highly anticipated fifth and final book in the Skandar series at this exclusive and unforgettable family event. \nA.F. Steadman will be signing and dedicating copies of the Skandar series after the event\, but due to time limitations A.F. Steadman will sign and dedicate one copy of Skandar and the Spirit War plus one other book per child. The book and ticket option includes a pre-signed copy of the hardback exclusive edition of Skandar and the Spirit War (RRP. £14.99) which will be available for collection at the event. \nPlease note that ticket holders 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult (who must also purchase a ticket) in order to gain entry to the venue and to remain in the venue for the duration of the performance. The venue reserves the right to refuse entry to unaccompanied ticket holders who are 16 years of age and under. \nThe event may be filmed and photographed\, as an attendee you consent to footage of you being used for promotional purposes.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-bestselling-author-a-f-steadman/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250723T125231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T103812Z
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SUMMARY:Half and Half Scarves
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for a collaborative and fun session led by the National Football Museum! Half & half scarves tell a story of rivalries\, friendships\, big matches\, and personal connections. Now\, it’s your turn to create one that represents you! Pick your colours and patterns\, choosing a simple design that reflect two sides of your identity\, maybe it’s your hometown and your new city\, your club and your country\, your football passion and beyond. Then\, weave them together into a mini half & half scarf\, just like the ones you see at the match. \nSuitable for families. \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/half-and-half-scarves/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250815T143149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T143149Z
UID:11503-1756389600-1756396800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Plant Your Story Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding gardeners (pun unintended) and readers! \nGet potting at this fun interactive session for the whole family. \nWe’ll provide seeds\, soil and pots\, just bring yourself! \nWe’ll also help you sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge\, so you can win some wonderful prizes. \nWhat’s not to like? \nFree\, no need to book. \nThursday 28 August. 2-4pm. Lower Ground Floor. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/plant-your-story-garden/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250815T143450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T143450Z
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SUMMARY:Story Garden: A Garden Collage
DESCRIPTION:To welcome bees and butterflies\, we’ll start by planting beautiful\, colourful flowers. But that’s not all—we’re going to get crafty too! \nUsing decorative paper and layers of soft tissue paper\, we’ll create a giant blooming flower collage. \nEach petal we add will remind us how important flowers are for pollination and how we can help protect our natural world. \nSo grab your glue sticks and let your imagination bloom—our garden is about to get a whole lot more magical! \nFree entry\, no need to book. \nFriday 29 August. 1-2.30pm. Performance Space.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/story-garden-a-garden-collage/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250815T143823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T143823Z
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SUMMARY:Film Friday
DESCRIPTION:Does Friday afternoon and cinema sound like a good combo to you? \nThen join us at Manchester Central Library for a free film screening with themed crafts! \nWe may even have popcorn! \nSuitable for children up to 12 years old. No need to book\, free to drop in from 2.30pm. Film screening starts at 2.30pm. \nFriday 29 August. 2.30-4pm. Performance Space.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/film-friday-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250723T125705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T114837Z
UID:11387-1756641600-1756656000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wonderland Sunday Funday at Central Library!
DESCRIPTION:Not quite ready for the end of the holidays? Join us at Central Library for a special end-of-summer extravaganza brought to you by Z-Arts and Manchester Libraries! \n*FULL PROGRAMME* \nYoga and movement sessions for children \nPerformance Space (Ground Floor) \nStart times: 12pm\, 1pm \nStorytimes \nPerformance Space (Ground Floor) \nStart times: 12.30pm\, 1.30pm \nBessie’s Bees (Storytime) \nChildren’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \nStart time: 12pm \nWonderland family gig: Yemi Bolatiwa and her band \nPerformance Space (Ground Floor) \n3-4pm \nFace painting\, crafts and carrot trail: THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON! \nWhy not dress up for the occasion? Costumes encouraged – whether you’re a mischievous Cheshire Cat or a dapper White Rabbit! \nBring your sense of wonder\, a big smile\, and your whole crew for a family-friendly adventure that’s sure to be madly memorable! \nFREE ENTRY! JUST DROP IN
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/central-library-sunday-funday/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250904T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182837
CREATED:20250813T084827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T095608Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Japan Week to learn more about leading Japanese destinations from EXPO 2025 in Osaka\, as well as hidden gems that will inspire your next visit. You can also view incredible exhibitions and performances from Japanese artists and join workshops to give yourself a taste of traditional Japanese culture right here in Manchester. \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/japan-week/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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