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SUMMARY:Funny Stuff – Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A creative and humorous response to grief\, memories and the stuff we accumulate\, hoard and hate to let go\, from Manchester comedy legend\, Lipservice Theatre Company. \nSue Ryding is one half of legendary comedy duo LipService. In 2022 her comedy partner Maggie Fox died and Sue was left with a shipping container full of stage props\, costumes\, wigs\, hats\, shoes\, sheep\, you name it. This exhibition looks at all the “stuff” we accumulate\, hoard and hate to let go. \nIn this humorous and creative response to grief\, Sue struggles to part with a life sized stuffed sheep\, a badger onesie\, some ruby slippers\, a sinking bog\, Charlotte Bronte’s knickers and a host of soft toys. \nTouring anecdotes are combined with archive footage from LipService shows. We follow the stories of things Sue has already given away\, the wicker horse that appeared every night in an improvised panto\, the vintage suitcases turned into a sculpture in Stockport\, the crazy Chief Exec of the Tall Ships Festival who dresses up as a fish! Not all the items will be making it back up the loft ladder\, so the audience is invited to take something home. \nSue is aiming to end up with “the right stuff”\, a small selection that captures the essence of LipService Theatre to go into a national theatre collection. Help Sue on her journey of letting go. \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/funny-stuff-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Manga Appreciation Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you a manga fan? Never read a manga before but want to see what the whole fuss is about? Either way\, this group is for you! Share your passion\, meet new people and join themed activities. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-manga-appreciation-club/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T193000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Forbidden Waters by Rob Parker
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate publication of the second in Rob Parker’s Cam Killick series: Forbidden Waters!\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to celebrate the launch of Rob Parker’s Forbidden Waters on the 15th of January at Manchester Central Library! Rob will be in conversation with Luca Veste\, author of The Bone Keeper. \nDoors: 5.30pm\, starts: 6pm. \nTickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of the book in advance. \nAbout Forbidden Waters: \nIt starts with the knife. Found at the bottom of a hidden lake in the Norfolk Broads\, covered in blood and heart tissue so fresh the water hasn’t yet washed it all away. What salvage diver Cam Killick has found is a murder weapon from a very recent crime – but how do you solve a murder without a body? \nThe remoteness of the setting is itself a clue. Only a handful of people know the location of the lake\, let alone how to access it. But no sooner have Cam and DS Claire Rogers started working through this ready-made suspect pool than one of them disappears. \nThe ripples from Cam’s discovery have disturbed a dangerous predator\, one who knows the water even better than Cam himself. The question now is what they want – and how many more people will die before Cam can stop them? \nAbout the author: \nRob Parker is the author of Far From The Tree\, the No. 1 bestselling thriller for Audible Original and the first instalment in the Thirty Miles trilogy\, as well as eight novels for independent publishers. He is the host of both Crime Central Manchester\, a monthly showcase of emerging crime writing talent and blockbuster bestsellers\, and the Blood Brothers podcast. Rob lives in Warrington with his wife\, three children and their dogs\, and was inspired to write The Troubled Deep by years of holidays in the Norfolk Broads – during which he has never\, he is pleased to say\, found a dead body. Forbidden Waters is the second in the Cam Killick series. \nIf you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book\, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call 0161 274 3331.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-writer-rob-parker-in-conversation-with-luca-veste/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T170000
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SUMMARY:My Voice Travelling Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Central Library and The Fed’s My Voice Project are proud to announce the launch of the My Voice Travelling Exhibition – a powerful public showcase of Holocaust Survivor life stories that have shaped Greater Manchester. \n\n\nThe exhibition forms a key part of the Sanctuary Through Story: Inspiring Unity After Hate initiative and brings to life the extraordinary testimonies of Survivors who rebuilt their lives in Greater Manchester. Their stories – rooted in courage\, resilience\, gratitude and hope – offer visitors a deeply meaningful educational experience. \n\n\nThe exhibition helps people of all ages explore: \n\n\nThe dangers of prejudice and antisemitism\nThe importance of empathy\, respect and moral responsibility\nHow diversity strengthens communities\nWhy rejecting hate is essential for a safe and cohesive Manchester\n\n\nThis launch is especially significant following the Heaton Park Synagogue terrorist attack\, offering a space where communities can come together\, reflect and reinforce Manchester’s commitment to unity\, understanding and compassion. \n\n\nThe Travelling Exhibition will ensure these vital lessons reach people of all ages. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/my-voice-travelling-exhibition/
LOCATION:First Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T143000
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SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. Open to all levels. \nEvery Tuesday\, 12.30-2.30pm \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/talk-english-circles/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T190000
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SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-01-21/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Bridge of Sunflowers - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Reading and Ground Floor Oculus area to see this compelling exhibition composed of artwork by young Ukrainian artists from the city of Lviv. This unique collection explores the impacts of the ongoing conflict\, as well as the hopes and dreams of those living through it. \nParticipants were supported by the Sunflower Dreams Project\, which showcases the work of Ukrainian children in exhibitions across the European Union\, the United Kingdom and North America. The project was created and is supported exclusively by a team of multinational volunteers. \nCreative responses from young people in Manchester can be viewed alongside the artwork. These are the outcome of workshops run by creative arts charity Never Such Innocence (NSI)\, who give children and young people a voice on conflict. The workshops were led by expert practitioners – author Nik Perring and artist Alex Hinge. All of the work on display is responding to NSI’s international competition theme for 2025/26 – ‘In Someone Else’s Shoes’. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration between the Sunflower Dreams Project\, Never Such Innocence and Manchester Libraries. \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/bridge-of-sunflowers-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ground Floor and Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T143000
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SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. Open to all levels. \nEvery Tuesday\, 12.30-2.30pm \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/talk-english-circles/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T190000
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SUMMARY:The Temperance Movement: What Did #QuitLit Look Like 100 Years Ago?
DESCRIPTION:Long before today’s sober-curious conversations\, Bookstagram posts\, and bestselling quit-lit titles\, people were already using words\, stories\, and literature to challenge drinking culture. \nThis talk explores the original temperance movement\, which emerged as a powerful social force in the Northwest before sweeping across Britain and beyond. Drawing on historical examples\, it looks at how early temperance advocates used novels\, pamphlets\, tracts\, and personal stories to influence public opinion\, reshape attitudes to alcohol\, and support people in rethinking their relationship with drink. \nBy revisiting these early forms of “quit lit”\, the talk reveals striking parallels between 19th-century temperance literature and today’s modern sober narratives – showing that storytelling has long been a central tool in movements for change. \nWhether you’re interested in social history\, literature\, wellbeing\, or the contemporary sober movement\, this session offers a fascinating perspective on how the past continues to shape present-day conversations around alcohol. \nChaired – Yvonne Norris (Researcher\, PhD\, MMU) \nSpeaker – Dr Annmarie McAllister – expert and a leading scholar on the temperance movement \nAlongside a guest panel including leading voices from present-day sober communities from across the Northwest.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-temperance-movement-what-did-quitlit-look-like-100-years-ago/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-01-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T140000
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SUMMARY:French Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for French Storytime to listen to stories in French and English\, learn new words and make new friends!. \nSuitable for children aged 4-7 \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/french-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T163000
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SUMMARY:K-Queer: Intimacies of the Invisible
DESCRIPTION:Join South Korean queer writer Kim Bong-gon for a talk and Q&A exploring themes of intimacy\, invisibility and queer life through contemporary Korean literature. \nKim Bong-gon emerged at a moment when previously marginalised voices were reshaping South Korean literature. In 2016\, the same year Han Kang’s The Vegetarian and Cho Nam-joo’s Kim Ji-young\, Born 1982 ignited global conversations about gender and power\, Kim Bong-gon became South Korea’s first openly gay novelist\, introducing semi-autobiographical fiction that centred around the everyday life\, desire\, and interiority of a gay man. \nHis debut Auto won the Dong-A Ilbo New Writer’s Prize in 2016 and led to nominations for the Lee Hyo-seok Literary Award and the Munhakdongne Young Writer’s Award. \nFree- booking required by emailing your full name\, phone number\, email address and number of seats required to k.queer.org@gmail.com
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/k-queer-intimacies-of-the-invisible/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Lectures: 'Wooden it be nice' - Restoring our Doors and Floors
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall closed in 2018 for major restoration to repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work includes conservation of many original heritage features. \nThe Heritage Lectures in Central Library shine a light on some of this fascinating work and the next one – on Tuesday 3 February – will focus on the work of the woodworking expertise of Swift Crafted\, with a presentation by Operations Director\, Paul Smith. Restoring the doors and panelling throughout the Town Hall’s many rooms and timber flooring too\,  Find out more about their trade\, their work and some of the features they’ve discovered in and around the Town Hall. \nWooden it be nice – restoring our doors\, panelling and timber floors: \nPaul Smith\, Swift Crafted’s Operations Director\, will present this lecture. From the history of carpentry and passing on traditional woodworking skills\, through the tools of the trade and how they’ve approached the work they’ve undertaken on the Town Hall’s doors\, panelling and timber floors to bring these beautiful features back to their stunning best; this lecture definitely ‘wooden’ be one to miss. \nThe lectures are free to attend and either session can be booked below: \nSession One – 1pm to 2.15pm \nSession Two 5.30pm to 6.45pm \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/town-hall-lectures-wooden-it-be-nice-restoring-our-doors-and-floors/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives,Art,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T190000
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SUMMARY:VR Headset Experiences
DESCRIPTION:For three weeks in February\, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of FREE digital experiences.  \nGet ready for brand new immersive experiences with David Attenborough\, and Laika – The First Dog In Space.  Plus\, Wallace & Gromit\, The Berlin Blitz\, Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’\, meditation experiences\, and more.  \nManchester Libraries are one of nine library services in England to take part in Digital Spaces\, an innovative collaboration to enhance digital engagement and accessibility in libraries. This ambitious new programme is in association with Arts Council England\, BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding and The Space.  \nAfter a resoundingly successful debut last summer\, which saw hundreds of Manchester residents dive into virtual realities\, Manchester Libraries are delighted to confirm that the headsets will return for a series of FREE public drop-in sessions at Manchester Central Library (4-7 Feb)\, Abraham Moss Library (9-14 Feb)\, and Wythenshawe Forum (17-20 Feb).  \nAcross the three weeks\, visitors to these libraries will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of awe-inspiring virtual worlds featuring some familiar faces\, plus leap into some brand new experiences too. Amongst the thrilling programme of VR offerings\, the experiences on offer will include: \n\n**New** Hold the World with Sir David Attenborough: Embark on a ground-breaking interactive VR tour of the Natural History Museum in London with the most iconic of guides. Sir David\, who was filmed by more than 100 cameras and digitally recreated as a lifelike SD hologram for the experience\, acts as a private guide\, imparting his expert knowledge on rare objects from †he museum’s collection\, including a blue whale\, a stegosaurus\, and more. Get hands-on with rare specimens from its world-famous collection\, and experience priceless artefacts coming back to life.\n\n\nWallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway: Step into the shoes (and paws) of the legendary Aardman duo as they blast-off on a cracking new adventure that will take you from the familiar sights of West Wallaby Street to the strange surroundings of deep space. An interactive treat – all in glorious VR-O-Rama!\n\n\n**New** Laika – Witness one of the most poignant true stories in history with Laika\, an immersive VR short film from BAFTA and Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia. Adapted from Nick Abadzis’ acclaimed graphic novel\, Laika will transport you to the dawn of the Space Age as it tells the story of an unwanted stray dog who became Earth’s first space traveller. \n\n\nThe Philharmonia Virtual Orchestra – The Lark Ascending: Experience a mesmerising 360-degree performance of Vaughan Williams’ masterpiece featuring Nicola Benedetti. \n\n\nMonoliths: Explore England’s northern landscape through the voices and spoken word of three women\, in this poignant XR experience by Pilot Theatre and One to One Development Trust.  \n\n\nBerlin Blitz: 80 years on from VE Day\, travel back in time to experience this especially tense period of WWII history from a seat in the cockpit of a Lancaster Bomber. Hold tight. \n\n\nPhase Space: Escape from the hustle and bustle of life\, with this calming\, restorative and meditative experience. Feel calmer and more in control in just 7 minutes.   \n\nThe VR headset experiences arrive as part of Manchester Libraries recently announced participation in the new Libraries Digital Network\, a ground-breaking collaboration with eight other library services\, including: Bradford\, Cambridgeshire\, Coventry\, Leeds\, Newham\, Nottinghamshire\, Somerset\, and Sunderland. This innovative network is the first of its kind\, uniquely combining local relevance with national impact. It aims to empower our local community and is supported by comprehensive training for our colleagues\, who will guide our networks on exciting digital journeys. \nThe Digital Spaces VR headsets will be freely available to the public to experience in a series of open drop-in sessions throughout February.  \nCome along to a session at these dates and times as follows:  \nWednesday 4 Feb – Drop-In Sessions @ Central Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [10.00 – 12.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [13.00 – 15.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [16.00 – 18.00] \n\nThursday 5 Feb – Drop-In Sessions @ Central Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [10.00 – 12.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [13.00 – 15.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [16.00 – 18.00] \n\nFriday 6 Feb – Drop-In Sessions @ Central Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [9.00 – 11.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [12.00 – 14.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [15.00 – 16.45] \n\nSaturday 7 Feb – Drop-In Sessions @ Central Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [10.00 – 12.00] \n\n\nDrop-In Session [14.00 – 16.00] \n\nMonday 9 Feb – Sessions @ Abraham Moss Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [Afternoon] – Ask staff for details \n\nTuesday 10 Feb – Sessions @ Abraham Moss Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [Afternoon] – Ask staff for details  \n\nWednesday 11 Feb – Sessions @ Abraham Moss Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [Afternoon] – Ask staff for details \n\nFriday 13 Feb – Sessions @ Abraham Moss Library  \n\nDrop-In Session [Afternoon] – Ask staff for details \n\nSaturday 14 Feb – Sessions @ Abraham Moss Library   \n\nDrop-In Sessions – Ask staff for details \n\nTuesday 17 Feb – Sessions at Wythenshawe Forum Library Creative Space  \n\nDrop-In Sessions – Ask staff for details \n\nWednesday 18 Feb – Sessions at Wythenshawe Forum Library Creative Space  \n\nDrop-In Sessions – Ask staff for details \n\nThursday 19 Feb – Sessions at Wythenshawe Forum Library Creative Space  \n\nDrop-In Sessions – Ask staff for details \n\nFriday 20 Feb – Sessions at Wythenshawe Forum Library Creative Space  \n\nDrop-In Sessions – Ask staff for details\n\nAll sessions are free – 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/vr-headset-experiences-at-the-library-this-june/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family,Music,VR Experience
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SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-02-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T193000
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the best from all over!\n\nFeaturing the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country – the big names are all coming to Manchester! \n\n\n\n\n\nGo behind the scenes!\n\nShowcasing blockbuster bestsellers\, emerging talent and industry insiders\, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet your favourite authors!\n\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. \nTickets are on a ‘pay what you can’ offer.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-21/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Nothing remained unchanged but the clouds: Artist talk and UK book launch
DESCRIPTION:Nothing remained unchanged but the clouds by Alan J. Ward is an artist book in the fullest sense: a work conceived\, shaped\, and authored through artistic practice. Developed through sustained collaboration with the community of Grandpré in the French Ardennes\, the book traces stories held within German WWI postcards and transforms them into a living archive of memory\, material culture\, and shared authorship. \nThe launch will take the form of an illustrated conversation moderated by an arts commissioner familiar with Ward’s practice. Ward will be joined by a small panel of academic\, artist\, and language collaborators\, alongside voices from Grandpré. Together\, the discussion will weave local histories with contemporary perspectives\, while reanimating the enduring connection between Manchester and Charleville-Mézières\, the departmental capital. \nWith the support of Alliance Française\, a special display of selected artefacts from Archives+ and the North West Film Archive has been assembled specifically for the evening. These materials document the shared histories between Manchester and the Ardennes\, and sit alongside the themes explored in the book. \nThe evening will conclude with a question-and-answer session\, offering the audience an opportunity to engage directly with the panel\, followed by the chance to purchase signed\, discounted copies of the artist book. \nFree – reserve a seat via eventbrite here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/nothing-remained-unchanged-but-the-clouds-artist-talk-and-uk-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260203T120322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T120322Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Poetry For All
DESCRIPTION:A free event\, suitable for budding listeners of poetry or those keen to try out some of their own poetry. \nListen to a selection of Manchester Writers from a 2025 publication Bards across the Pond with USA and UK writers in February \nIf you would like to read a poem\, book your seat via the links below then send an email to wright727@myyahoo.com. with your request and any questions. Reading spaces are limited. \nFree – reserve a seat via this meetup link or click on ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-poetry-for-all/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260123T113957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T114135Z
UID:12663-1770474600-1770481800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Timeless Cyprus: A Workshop for Children Aged 6-14
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a theatrical–narrative journey through art\, memory and home. In this workshop\, children and young people will explore the world of Cypriot artist George Pol. Georgiou. Guided by the artworks\, children explore everyday elements that appear in Georgiou’s paintings — chairs\, houses\, horses — and transform them into symbols of feelings\, stories and lived experiences. A simple chair may become a keeper of memories; a house\, a feeling of belonging; light\, both the sun of Cyprus and the hope we carry within us. Through movement\, narration\, observation and creative play\, participants encounter the artist and his work not as distant museum objects\, but as living stories filled with light\, memory and emotion. \nThe event includes a screening of The Myths of Cyprus by Mark Kassinos\, starting at 3.30pm. Check out the full programme below: \n2.30-3.30pm: Workshop \n3.30-4.30pm: Film Screening: The Myths of Cyprus by Mark Kassinos\, produced by The Press and Information Office in Cyprus. \nSuitable for children aged 6-14. \nFree – please drop in \n Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/timeless-cyprus-a-workshop-for-children-aged-6-14/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20250812T090518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T115139Z
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: Andrew Ellis (This Is England)\, Rob Parker\, Sue Ryding (Lipservice)
DESCRIPTION:Back with a bang in 2026\, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns with a feast of audio treats.  \nWith a new look\, lineup\, features\, and more – presenter Alan Lynch and co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries. \nWith a smorgasbord of interviews to devour\, This Is England star Andrew Ellis chats about his love of the Wythenshawe Forum. Elsewhere founder of the Lip Service Theatre company Sue Ryding takes us around the hilarious new ‘Funny Stuff’ exhibition at Central Library. Author extraordinaire and Crime Central host Rob Parker tells us about his exhilarating new book and spills the beans on what’s coming up in 2026. \nElsewhere\, Maxine Goulding pops in to reveal what’s in store for North Manchester Libraries this year\, there’s a book review from our new regular book reviewers Elena and Liam\, Thom digs up some audio gold from the Sound Archives courtesy of the Piccadilly Radio Archive\, there’s stacks of What’s On Tips for things to see and do across Manchester Libraries\, and much\, much more. Tune in now! \nTurn it up and tune in\, now! Click here for links to major hosting platforms (Spotify\, YouTube\, Amazon\, Apple\, etc)  \nWatch out for a new episode next month…. \n***** \n‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. \nReceiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, Kate Mosse\, Jackie Kay\, Tynah Matembe\, and Kimberly Whittam\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, folk musician Cole Stacey\, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow\, Manchester’s Lord Mayor\, Councillor John Hacking\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more. \n‘Episode 12: Andrew Ellis + Rob Parker’ \, the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-episode-7-with-john-robb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Music,Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260120T143719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T144115Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture for the People? Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a film screening and discussion exploring Manchester’s urban history and development from the 1940s to today. \n\n\n\n\nOrganised in collaboration with The Modernist and the current exhibition at Central Library\, Architecture for the people: the works of Manchester City Architect’s Department (1902-2003)\, this Manchester Urban Film Series screening and discussion will revisit Manchester’s urban history and development from the 1940s to today. \nWe’ll be screening the 1947 documentary from the North West Film Archive collection\, A City Speaks\, which was a promotional film sponsored by the city council. As the BFI description summarizes: “Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester – fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda…Under the soaring\, sweeping direction of Paul Rotha\, it takes in themes of industry\, energy\, leisure and housing\, present\, past and future.” \nWe’ll use this as our starting point to reflect on Manchester’s historical urban development and the role of government within that as well as the resonances\, challenges or opportunities of the dramatically transformed landscape we face today. With a resurgence of interest in “new municipalism” and public ownership\, “it is worth remembering\,” as the exhibit notes\, “how much of the city’s operations were governed from the town hall. Manchester Corporation once controlled gas and electricity undertakings\, tramways and trolleybuses\, schools\, police\, fire and ambulance services\, waste collection\, parks and recreation\, housing\, libraries and more. The City Architect’s Department designed for all of these.” What can we learn from these efforts today? \nCheck out the exhibit up at the Central Library until February 28\, 2026: Architecture for the people: the works of Manchester City Architect’s Department (1902-2003) \nFree – booking advised. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/architecture-for-the-people-film-screening/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T190000
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CREATED:20250321T120305Z
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SUMMARY:Boardgames Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games\, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided – just bring yourself. \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-boardgames-club/2026-02-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260129T083202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T083306Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, this exhibition tells the story of how seven personalities transformed Manchester into a global centre of Shakespearean theatre in the Victorian era and reveals present day evidence of the city’s innovative engagement with the works of Shakespeare. \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/shakespeare-and-manchester-a-victorian-powerhouse-exhibition/
LOCATION:First Floor Display Cases
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260122T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150846Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Muslim Neighbours: Explore Islam Exhibition and Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Meet Your Muslim Neighbours team for a special one-day community led event and exhibition about Islamic culture and Muslim people\, at Central Library on Saturday 14 February\, 11am-4pm. \nFilled with free activities for all ages\, including henna painting\, interactive word hunts\, Arabic tea and coffee\, costume dressing\, arts and crafts\, and more\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \nDelve into the richness of Islamic culture with informative stands exploring foundational beliefs and scientific contributions. Engage in meaningful conversations and build bridges of understanding and unity. Don’t miss this enriching experience for the whole family! \nFind out more about the day here: Meet Your Muslim Neighbours: Explore Islam Exhibition and Event – Manchester Libraries Blog \nDid you know…at Manchester Central Library and our neighbourhood libraries\, we have a broad selection of books on Islamic culture which are free to borrow if you have a library card? You can browse our collection online here or at this event and find out how to join the library free here or on the day (just bring along some ID with your home address on to sign up on the day). \nFree- please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-your-muslim-neighbours-explore-islam-exhibition-and-event/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260116T142337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T111622Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration - Saturday Family Activities
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events of the year at Central Library and the venue will be celebrating the Year of the Horse in epic fashion. \nFamilies\, children\, schools\, and community members are warmly invited to join us for performances\, hands-on cultural activities\, and fun learning experiences provided by Bowen Education\, Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music\, Confucius Institute\, Manchester Chinese Centre\, and more! \n12 – 12:15pm: Short live performance by Bowen Education \n12 – 4pm: Crafts by Bowen Education \n\nFree arts and crafts workshops for children\nChildren’s artwork display: Special exhibition of student creations for Chinese New Year\nHanfu photo booth: Try on traditional Chinese costumes and take photos\nChinese calligraphy station: Have your name written in Chinese brush calligraphy\n\nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-saturday-family-activities/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20250114T120621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T112755Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration - Sunday Funday
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events of the year at Central Library and the venue will be celebrating the Year of the Horse in epic fashion. \nFamilies\, children\, schools\, and community members are warmly invited to join us for performances\, hands-on cultural activities\, and fun learning experiences provided by Bowen Education\, Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music\, Confucius Institute\, Manchester Chinese Centre\, and more! \n11 – 11:30am (on St Peter’s Square): Lion dance performance! \n11:30am: Central Library doors open \nCentral Library Performance Space (Ground Floor) \n12 – 1:30pm: Bowen Education – Stage performances by local schools and community groups – including dance\, music\, and other creative interpretations of Chinese culture and traditions \n2 – 4pm: Performances and Workshops for Children with Manchester Chinese Centre \nCentral Library Ground Floor (near café)  \n12 – 4:00pm Cake decorating with Sarah Cook Stars \n Central Library Lower Ground Floor \n12 – 4pm: Family Craft Workshops with Central Library\, Manchester Chinese Centre and Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music \nCelebrate the Year of the Horse with local artists Caroline Coates\, Mandy Cleveland\, and friends! Expect lantern making\, paper horses\, and much\, much more. \n12 – 2pm: Bracelet making with Confucius Institute \n2 – 4pm: Crafts by Bowen Education \n\nFree arts and crafts workshops for children\nChildren’s artwork display: Special exhibition of student creations for Chinese New Year\nHanfu photo booth: Try on traditional Chinese costumes and take photos\nChinese calligraphy station: Have your name written in Chinese brush calligraphy.\n\nIs it all a bit too exciting? Why not take a moment away from the crowds in our quiet space in the Music Library (First Floor)\, 11:30am – 4pm. \nFree event – drop in (note – face painting £2) \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-sunday-funday/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20241118T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T143455Z
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SUMMARY:French Film Club: Le Petit Nicolas - Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureux? qu'on attend pour être heureux?
DESCRIPTION:The French Film Club is an invitation to discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. Screenings of exclusive French-language films (with English subtitles) take place once a month and are free and open to all. Join us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film\, ‘Le Petit Nicolas – Qu’est-ce qu’on attend pour être heureux?’\, by Amandine Fredon and Benjamin Massoubre (2022\, Animated movie\, 1h26) \nSketched on a large white sheet somewhere between Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés\, Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny bring to life a cheerful\, mischievous little boy: le Petit Nicolas. Between friendship\, quarrels\, scuffles\, games\, mischief\, and punishments galore\, Nicolas experiences a childhood full of joy and learning. As the story unfolds\, the boy slips into his creators’ studio and amusingly calls out to them. Sempé and Goscinny tell him about how they met\, their friendship\, but also their careers\, their secrets\, and their own childhood. \nThese free screenings are offered with the support of the Institut Français. Unless otherwise indicated\, all Alliance Française de Manchester cultural events are open and accessible to everyone. They are public events and under 18s remain the responsibility of their parent/guardian at all times. Please be aware that films may not have a UK age classification. \nFilm in French with English subtitles. Recommended age rating for this film is 15+. \nFree – booking required via Alliance Française website or click ‘Book now’ below. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/french-film-club-les-malheurs-de-sophie/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260121T190748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190748Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central with special guest Zena Barrie.
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \nDoors open 5.40pm and free entry. \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest Zena Barrie. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 3rd February via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer – it is essential that you stay within this timeframe. \nPerformance slots are allocated on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis from the stated booking time. If they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list. \nOur first special guest of 2026\, Zena Barrie\, lives in Manchester and is the founder and co-director of Camden Fringe. She co-hosted the award-winning spoken word night Verbose\, and ran the Gtr Manchester Fringe for a few years\, the King’s Arms Pub and Theatre in Salford\, and the Etcetera Theatre in Camden\, as well as working in a wide variety of roles at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her novel\, Your Friend Forever\, was published in 2021\, and her book of short stories\, Two Similar Looking Men with Umbilical Hernias\, illustrated by Claire Robinson\, was published in 2025.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-with-special-guest-zena-barrie/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20260119T104730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T104730Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Drop in Lego Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Love Lego? Pick your favourite bricks and build your own creations – from castles to spaceships and everything in between! Come and let your imagination run wild in the world of Lego\, with Bricklands. Suitable for all ages.  \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree\, no need to book – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/daily-drop-in-lego-workshop/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144447
CREATED:20200924T134756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T141355Z
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival\, Little Reads is a fun and interactive workshop using drama\, dance\, songs\, play\, and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2–6\, but all family members are welcome. \nPart of Super Duper Family Festival. Discover the full programme at https://www.visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival/ \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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