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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Marcus du Sautoy
DESCRIPTION:In this fascinating talk\, celebrated mathematician and leading scientist Marcus du Sautoy invites us to explore his new book Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity and rethink the boundaries between art and mathematics.  \nFrom prehistoric stone circles to Zaha Hadid’s sweeping curves\, to Shakespeare’s rhythms and Radiohead’s musical experimentation\, Marcus discusses how symmetry\, prime numbers\, fractals and hyperbolic geometry have inspired artists\, architects\, writers and musicians across the ages. Hear how creativity and logic are not opposing forces\, but deeply interconnected ways of understanding the world and why a creative mindset is vital for discovering new mathematics.   \nMarcus du Sautoy is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford. In 2008 he was appointed to the university’s prestigious professorship as the Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science\, a post previously held by Richard Dawkins. He works extensively with a range of arts organisations bringing science alive for the public\, from the Royal Opera House and Glastonbury Festival to Complicité theatre company.  \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester and supported by Library Live.  \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-marcus-du-sautoy/
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents How to Get Published with Kate Mosse
DESCRIPTION:Have you dreamed of a writing career but don’t have the confidence to give it a go? Or feel that there are too many barriers to the publishing world to getting your work published? Join bestselling novelist and Discoveries Chair of Judges Kate Mosse for an inspiring talk about her journey and the Women’s Prize Discoveries writing programme and prize\, designed to address the specific challenges women writers face. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by Women’s Prize Trust and Library Live.  \nFree – booking advised. Book tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-how-to-get-published-with-kate-mosse/
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Feminist History with Kate Mosse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening with internationally bestselling author and Founder Director of the Women’s Prizes Kate Mosse\, as she shares insights from her groundbreaking new non-fiction book\, Feminist History for Every Day of the Year.  \nThis richly illustrated collection celebrates 366 remarkable women and girls – one for every day of the year – whose courage\, creativity and vision have shaped history. From the trailblazers you know – Mary Wollstonecraft\, Malala Yousafzai\, Simone Biles and Sophie Scholl – to warrior queens\, pioneers\, activists and unsung heroes\, Kate will share empowering stories from across the globe and throughout history.  \nKate Mosse is a bestselling novelist\, playwright\, and non-fiction writer\, including the multimillion-selling Languedoc Trilogy\, The Joubert Family Chronicles and The Taxidermist’s Daughter. Her highly-acclaimed non-fiction includes Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World. A champion of women’s stories\, Kate founded the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction\, as well as the global #WomanInHistory campaign.  \nSponsored by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by Library Live.  \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-feminist-history-with-kate-mosse/
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Hannah Ritchie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an energising and empowering evening with bestselling author and data scientist Hannah Ritchie\, one of the most refreshing new voices in the climate conversation.   \nIn her surprisingly hopeful new book\, Clearing the Air: A Hopeful Guide to Solving Climate Change in 50 Questions and Answers\, she answers big climate questions with clarity and the right dose of optimism. From “Is it too late?” to “Are we too polarised?” Hannah uses clear data and practical information to cut through the noise and misinformation. With her lively\, engaging style\, she’ll guide us through the facts and show that while the challenges are real\, so too are the solutions.  \n“Let’s get this book into the hands of as many policy makers\, politicians and fellow citizens as possible.” – Rutger Bregman  \nHannah Ritchie is a Senior Researcher at the Oxford Martin Programme in Global Development at the University of Oxford and Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher at Our World in Data. In 2022\, she was named Scotland’s Youth Climate Champion and in 2024 she was selected as one of Prospect magazine’s ‘Top 25 Thinkers’. Her debut book\, Not the End of the World\, was praised by Rutger Bregman\, Bill Gates and Margaret Atwood. Sponsored by Weightmans. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by Library Live.  \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-hannah-ritchie/
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SUMMARY:Get Online Week
DESCRIPTION:Get Online Week is coming to Central Library! \nJoin us for an afternoon packed with digital discovery\, hands-on help\, and exciting tech experiences — all part of Good Things Foundation’s annual campaign to help everyone unlock the benefits of being online. Activities include: \nGround Floor: Digital Marketplace\nExplore a buzzing hub of stalls offering free advice\, demos\, and digital support: \n\n📱 NHS App Help – Chat with NHS staff and learn how to manage your health online\n📚 BorrowBox Demo – Discover how to download free eBooks with ease\n🏛️ Council Website Tips – Learn how to apply for services or report issues online\n📶 Virgin Media O2 – Find out about free data SIMs and social tariffs for low-income residents\n🧬 Family History Help – Dive into your ancestry with support from our expert volunteers.\n\nBusiness and IP Centre\, 2nd Floor at 2pm: 3D Printing Workshop\nEver wondered how 3D printing works? Come along to find out! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and tech enthusiasts alike.\n🎟️ Reserve your free spot here.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/get-online-week/
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents WritersMosaic: Mona Arshi\, Karen McCarthy Woolf & Roger Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Nature writing has seen a powerful resurgence in recent years\, but we must ask—whose voices are being heard? And who is being welcomed into the landscape?  \nIn this thoughtful reading and conversation\, John Siddique of WritersMosaic hosts acclaimed poets and co-editors Mona Arshi and Karen McCarthy Woolf and T.S. Eliot Prize-winner Roger Robinson. Together\, they reflect on Nature Matters\, the new Faber anthology\, and explore the deep connections between earth\, spirit\, and the human experience—from a perspective too often underrepresented in the genre.  \nThis event offers a chance to listen differently\, to hear how nature lives in language beyond the usual frames\, and to be in conversation with writers who bring a vital\, expansive gaze to the page.  \nMona Arshi’s poetry collections include Small Hands\, Dear Big Gods and Mouth. She was poet in residence at Cley Marshes\, Norfolk in 2020 and is co-editor of Nature Matters: Vital Poems from the Global Majority.   \nKaren McCarthy Woolf is the author of two poetry collections and editor of numerous anthologies including Mapping the Future and Nature Matters: Vital Poems from the Global Majority. Her verse novel Top Doll was shortlisted for the T S Eliot and Jhalak Prizes and she is the winner of the Jerwood Prize for Poetry 2025.  \nRoger Robinson is a writer and educator who has taught and performed worldwide. He was chosen by Decibel as one of 50 writers who have influenced the black-British writing canon. He won the T.S. Eliot Prize with A Portable Paradise and collaborated with Johny Pitts on Home Is Not A Place.  \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with WritersMosaic. Supported by Library Live. \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-writersmosaic-mona-arshi-karen-mccarthy-woolf-roger-robinson/
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Creative Connection
DESCRIPTION:A brilliant celebration of creativity and inclusion bringing disabled and non-disabled students from Manchester and Salford together to create\, build connection and celebrate the songs they have developed with professional musicians over the week. Come and join us for this joyous day presented in partnership with Create.  \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by Library Live.  \nFree – booking advised. Email miriam@manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk to reserve your place 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-creative-connection/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents John Murray Proof Party
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES LIV LITTLE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT. \nYou’re invited to our first proof party with John Murray Press and Dialogue Books!   \nBe among the first to hear from three exciting new voices as they give us an exclusive sneak peek into their 2026 novels and writing. Then take home a goody bag with two exclusive proofs\, a sampler and John Murray fiction zine.   \nYoung Irish writer Djamel White introduces All Them Dogs\, a darkly atmospheric queer thriller set in the underworld of West Dublin\, where old loyalties and dangerous new attractions collide. Djamel White is the recipient of a Literature Bursary Award and an Agility Award from the Arts Council of Ireland.   \nAshani Lewis\, acclaimed author of Winter Animals and Everest\, presents Suckerfish\, a sharp\, intimate exploration of a mother-daughter relationship complicated by identity\, chaos\, and ambition. Ashani Lewis is a novelist\, short story writer and remarkably won both the Betty Trask Prize and a Somerset Maugham award in 2025.    \nLiv Little\, founder of gal-dem and author of Rosewater\, shares Bitter Melon\, a lyrical father-daughter road trip through Jamaica\, infused with grief\, memory\, and unexpected reconnection. Liv Little is an author\, creative director\, and broadcaster whose work spans television\, film\, and editorial.   \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by Library Live.  \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-john-murray-proof-party/
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SUMMARY:Make Cress Heads for Green Libraries Week!
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Green Libraries Week with us at Central Library. Pick up free seeds from our seed library and get creative making your very own cress head to take home. A perfect blend of gardening and crafting! Suitable for families. \n\n\nFree – just drop in \nPlease consider making a donation if you can online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/make-cress-heads-for-green-libraries-week/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:October Half Term at Central Library!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do over the half term holidays? Check out our half term activity programme coming soon\, including arts and crafts\, with plenty to see\, make and do! . All materials provided\, just bring your imagination! Here’s what to expect: \nMake Cress Heads for Green Libraries Week: Monday 27 October\, 2-3pm\, Lower Ground Floor \nCome and celebrate green libraries week with us at Central Library! Pick up free seeds from our seed library and get creative making your very own cress head to take home. A perfect blend of gardening and crafting! Free entry\, just drop in. \nStories and songs for Green Libraries Week: Tuesday 28 October\, 2-2.45pm\, Music Library (1st Floor)\nCalling all little groovers! Show us some moves at this fun and interactive music and dance session. We’ll bring the music\, so get ready to hit the dancefloor! Suitable for children under 4. Free entry\, just turn up.\n\n\nLego Club: Wednesday 29 Oct\, 2-3pm\, Lower Ground Floor\nDo you love Lego? So do we! Drop in\, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships\, the possibilities are endless! No need to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. Free entry\, just drop in. \nGet planting for Green Libraries Week!: Thursday 30 October\, 2-4pm\, Lower Ground Floor \nCalling all budding gardeners (pun intended)! Join us for this engaging session inspired by Green Libraries Week. You’ll get to plant your very own daffodil and take it home with you! We’ll provide all the materials\, just come ready to get potting! Suitable for families. Free entry\, just drop in. \nSpooky Library: Friday 31 October\, 1-4pm\, Performance Space \nWe’re getting ready to welcome little spooks and ghouls to a very creepy Central Library for a fun-filled family Halloween. Are you brave enough to enter the world of creepy crafts\, torturous treats and sinister surprises? FREE ENTRY. Suitable for children aged 7-13. Fancy dress encouraged! More info at Spooky Library – Library Live \nDia de Muertos (Day of the Dead); Saturday 1 November\, 1-4pm\, Performance Space \nCome and join us for Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)\, a unique and ancient Mexican celebration. This exciting event will feature traditional dances performed by Colibri Mexican Folkdance UK\, themed activities and craft workshops\, and a typical Mexican altar. Free drop-in\, suitable for all ages!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/october-half-term-at-central-library/
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Stories and songs for Green Libraries Week!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little groovers! Show us some moves at this fun and interactive music and dance session in the music library on the first floor of Central Library. We’ll bring the music\, so get ready to hit the dancefloor! Suitable for children under 4. \nFree – just drop in \nPlease consider making a donation if you can online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/stories-and-songs-for-green-libraries-week/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:An Evening with TJ Klune
DESCRIPTION:Queer Lit and Manchester Libraries present a truly special evening as we welcome T.J. Klune – the international bestselling author and legend in queer literature – for an intimate conversation at Manchester Central Library.\n\n\n\nExpect: \n Thoughtful discussion about his iconic books \nBook signing opportunities \nMeet & greet and photo ops \nA warm\, welcoming space to celebrate queer storytelling \nWhether you’re a long-time fan of The House in the Cerulean Sea\, Under the Whispering Door\, or just discovering his work\, this is your chance to hear from one of the most celebrated voices in LGBTQ+ fiction. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of queer joy\, community\, and literary magic.  \nNew sprayed edged books will be available for purchase on the night!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-author-tj-klune/
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CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Festival of Social Science Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for a day of free activities and events celebrating The Festival of Social Science – an annual celebration of research and knowledge about humans and society and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022. The festival is an opportunity for anyone to explore topics relating to social science\, from health and wellbeing to crime\, equality\, education and identity\, through events run by researchers from UK universities. There’s no cost to attend\, and most are open to everyone\, though some are aimed at specific groups. \nAs the world changes\, so does the way we work. This year\, the festival is hosting a series of events that explore how our jobs\, and our working lives\, are evolving. Many of today’s roles didn’t exist just a decade or two ago. With rapid advances in technology\, the workplace has transformed dramatically over the past 100 years. But one thing remains constant: people want access to good jobs that are safe\, healthy and provide a decent standard of living. Join us as we explore what the future of work could look like and how we can shape it together. \nSee below for activities and booking details: \nAnthro4Teens: Design Your City\, 10.30 – 12.30\, book here \nJoin researchers from the Social Anthropology Department at the University of Manchester for a fun\, hands-on workshop where you design a city from scratch! Decide where to place things such as parks\, schools\, hospitals\, and housing\, establish your own rules\, and prepare for challenges like fires or floods. \nWork in teams\, play city-themed games\, win prizes and share your ideas with the group. \nAll materials and refreshments provided\, just bring your imagination! \nThis event is designed specifically for ages 11-17 but is open to all. \nHelp\, I didn’t get paid this month! 13.30 – 15.30\, book here \nThis session gives young people a chance to learn more about part-time working during full-time education. Hosted by academics\, the event will give you the opportunity to: \n\nLearn about your rights at work\nDiscuss your work experiences with your peers.\nHear findings from the L-earning research project.\nConnect with organisations and advice services that can support you.\n\nOur goal is to equip young people balancing full-time education with work with the knowledge and tools they need to advocate for their employment rights. \nOpen to young people aged 14+ \nBuilding Brighter Futures with LEGO®: A Family Workshop\, 10.00 – 16.00\, book here \nCome and join us for a playful\, hands-on workshop where families use LEGO® to explore learning\, life\, and the future. \nThrough simple building challenges\, children and parents/carers\, teachers and tutors will: \n\nBuild models of school\, work\, and dreams for the future\nExplore what helps children to learn and succeed\nTalk about barriers and challenges in a safe\, creative way\nShare hopes for brighter futures together\n\nNo experience is needed — just your imagination! Children and adults will work side by side\, building stories and ideas with LEGO® bricks. You’ll then be given your own LEGO® pack to create a small model for display. \nSuitable for families with children aged 5+ \nGiant Insect World\, 13.00 – 15.00\, Free – just drop in! \nGiant Insect World invites you to explore the hidden lives of insects. These tiny creatures are all around us\, and yet we so often overlook their complexity\, beauty\, and importance to our world. Through immersive digital storytelling and interactive play\, this event magnifies the tiny into the extraordinary\, offering a fresh perspective on the unseen world. \nLed by anthropologist Dr Jessica Symons of VisioningLab\, the workshop blends science\, art\, and speculative thinking to ask: \n\nWhat can insects teach us about existence\, value\, and survival?\nHow can digital tools help us perceive the world in a new light?\nWhat happens when we shift our focus to the small\, the strange\, and the unseen?\n\nThe event is open to anyone who wants to explore the activities. Children and families are very welcome. \nPlayful places: designing spaces that reimagine work\, rest and play\, 13.00 – 15.00\, Free – just drop in! \nHelp us create and imaginary neighbourhood that teaches us how to work rest and play in world where work can seem all encompassing. \nWe will have craft activities for ages 5 – 15 (and beyond) lasting between 5 – 15 minutes. We will be making models of parks and streets that consider how to inspire healthy working lifestyles. There will be the opportunity to design your ideal house and situate it in an ideal street to create inclusive communities and inject playfulness back into our daily working lives. \nThis is a drop-in session with a maximum capacity of 30 people. Creative making and drawing activities are aimed at ages between 5 – 15 and last between 5 to 15 minutes. Stop by and make your mark on the playful neighbours and cities of the future! \nWork Greener\, Live Better: Energy Simulations for a Sustainable Future\, 14.00 – 16.00\, More details to follow \nOpen to ages 14+ \nThis event explores how integrating renewable energy sources into homes and workplaces can lead to significant benefits in terms of cost efficiency and environmental impact. \nActivities include \n\nPoster exhibition on the benefits of renewable energy integration\nLive demo: Calculating emission reductions\, break-even time\, and cost analysis for homes\, small businesses\, and industries using HOMER software\nInteractive discussions with interested participants\n\n  \nThe festival is led and funded by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)\, which supports research and training in social science subjects. Part of the research that ESRC funds is focused on improving the experience of work. Since work is a major part of most people’s lives\, ESRC is committed to understanding how it can be made better for everyone. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/festival-of-social-science-day/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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SUMMARY:Your Voice\, Your Education: Shaping Inclusive Educational Resource
DESCRIPTION:Are you 12-18 years old and passionate about inclusive\, creative learning that centres the voices\, histories\, experiences and activism of global majority communities across Greater Manchester? Join the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust for an interactive creative workshop to discuss what inclusive education should look like and contribute to a youth-led set of recommendations that will inform how these resources are developed and used in classrooms. \nWhy join? \n\nFree refreshments + food\n£25 voucher as a thank you\nAcknowledgment for helping shape educational resources and making education more inclusive and locally rooted\n\nSpaces are limited\, secure your place today! \nPlease Note: Some filming will take place. Consent forms required for under 16s
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/your-voice-your-education-shaping-inclusive-educational-resource/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T140000
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SUMMARY:Get Planting for Green Libraries Week!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding gardeners (pun intended)! Join us for this engaging session inspired by Green Libraries Week. You’ll get to plant your very own daffodil and take it home with you! We’ll provide all the materials\, just come ready to get potting! Suitable for families. \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/get-planting-for-green-libraries-week/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T160000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Library
DESCRIPTION:We’re getting ready to welcome little spooks and ghouls to a very creepy Central Library for a fun-filled family Halloween. Are you brave enough to enter the world of creepy crafts\, torturous treats and sinister surprises? Read on\, if you dare!\nFace painting\nThroughout the afternoon\, 1-4pm – just drop in. £2 per person. \nGround Floor\, near café \nDoes your Halloween look need a final touch of spookiness? Transform into your favourite sinister creature with the help of our fabulous face painters! An absolute must for Central Library’s family activities! £2 per face. Please pay at the till in our gift shop before joining the queue. \nGhastly Crafts\nThroughout the afternoon\, 1-4pm – just drop in \nGround Floor\, outside Performance Space \nAre you ready for crafts that will send a little shiver down your spine? Learn to make ghost puppets in this hands-on and interactive art session! Want to know the best part? Suitable for families. \nRetro Escape Room\nThroughout the afternoon\, 1-4pm – just drop in (please note\, we may start a queueing system during busy times) \nGround Floor\, Performance Space 1 \nWe ain’t afraid of no ghost. And you? \nA terrible monster from another dimension is threatening our world\, and we need your help! Put your brain to the test with spooky riddles\, crack some vintage games and solve our escape room puzzle! Suitable for children aged 7-13. \nSpooky Disco\nGround Floor\, Performance Space 2-3 \nThroughout the afternoon\, 1-4pm – just drop in \nGet ready to do the monster mash in our performance space! Turn up in your favourite costume\, show us your best dance moves\, and we’ll take care of the music! Suitable for children aged 7–13. Fancy dress encouraged! \nSpooky Storytime\nChildren’s Library (Lower Ground Floor) \n2-3pm \nJoin Helen and Zoe for a spooky story time\, with spooky\, but not too scary stories such as Room on the Broom\, Wake up Do Lydia Doo and more. \nIs it all a bit too exciting? Why not relax in our children’s library on the Lower Ground Floor? We’ll have a selection of spooky reads available on the shelves for you. \nSuitable for families. \nFREE ENTRY (face painting: £2 per person). No booking required – 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/spooky-library/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251025T110313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T110313Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Helen and Zoe for a spooky story time\, with spooky\, but not too scary stories such as Room on the Broom\, Wake up Do Lydia Doo and more. \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/spooky-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20211101T124538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T093626Z
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SUMMARY:Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant celebration of life\, love\, and remembrance! 🌟 We’re thrilled to bring you Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)\, a unique and special ancient Mexican tradition that’s all about honouring our loved ones who’ve passed on. 🌿💀🇲🇽 \nIn Mexican culture\, it’s believed that during this time of year\, our beloved ancestors come back to visit\, and families gather to welcome them with open arms. 🎉 We’ll be cooking up their favourite dishes\, dancing to lively music\, and sharing stories that keep their memories alive. 💃💀🌼 \n*Experience the Magic:* \n– *Traditional Dances:* Colibri Mexican Folkdance UK will mesmerize you with their energetic performances\n– *Day of the Dead Activities:* Join in the fun with themed crafts\, workshops\, and games\n– *Mexican Altar Display:* Marvel at the stunning altar\, lovingly crafted to welcome our ancestors back home. The display will be on from the Thursday the 23rd Oct until Saturday the 8th of November. \n📖1 pm Story time “ MI FAMILIA:\nCelebrating the Day of the Dead” in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes of Manchester. \n🪅1:30 Piñata ( children from 0 to 7 years old). \n🎨1:30 to 2:45 Crafts and traditional face painting.\n💃🏻3 pm Performance of Colibrí Mexican Folkdance UK \n*All Are Welcome:* This free drop-in event is suitable for all ages\, so bring your family and friends along! 🌟 Let’s come together to celebrate the cycle of life and the love that never fades. 🙏🧡💛🧡 \nFree – drop in \nPlease consider making a donation if you can either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/dia-de-muertos-day-of-the-dead-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251023T084110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T085243Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coffee and a relaxed chat as we reflect on Remembrance Day. Expect presentations from the North West Film Archive\, Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society\, and more! \nProgramme: \n10am: Tea and coffee \n10.30am: Film screening and Q&A by the North West Film Archive \n12pm: Remembrance Day resources by the Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society \n12.15pm: Anna Putek (Manchester Libraries) presents the crochet poppy project \n\n\n\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/remembrance-day-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20250930T110647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T110647Z
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SUMMARY:Courage\, vision\, planning and fearless work: the Congress Lives On.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Centre and Education Trust for a powerful evening of reflection\, resistance\, and creative expression.  \nThis event builds on the vital conversation we began last year with journalist and author Gary Younge\, who returns to help us reflect on what important Black histories mean today. His address will be followed by a shared discussion on how we honour these histories in a time of rising racism\, Islamophobia\, and hostility toward migrants and refugees. \nWe will also commemorate the Fifth Pan-African Congress\, held in Manchester in 1945—a landmark moment in Black internationalist history. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore archival records that bring this legacy to life. Our partners Young Identity will perform spoken word pieces responding to the Congress and its enduring relevance. The event will close with a commissioned poem by Shirley May\, written to mark the Congress and celebrate the resilience of Black communities. \nTogether\, we’ll reflect on the past\, confront the present\, and imagine a future shaped by solidarity\, creativity\, and joy. \nFree – book tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/courage-vision-planning-and-fearless-work-the-congress-lives-on/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251016T103513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T103513Z
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SUMMARY:Uniting Musical Cultures from Manchester to Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Confucius Institute presents Uniting Musical Cultures from Manchester to Hong Kong. Recently returned from his trip to Hong Kong\, acclaimed conductor Robert Guy shares his experience and insights from working across musical and educational cultures in Hong Kong and Manchester. \nFree – book tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/uniting-musical-cultures-from-manchester-to-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T200000
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CREATED:20251016T102617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T102617Z
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SUMMARY:The People’s Papers\, Revisiting 1970s Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Greater Manchester has an amazing legacy of alternative and community newspapers from the 1970s – offering us a window into the everyday issues\, groups\, places\, events and organising efforts of the time – yet they are often overlooked or rarely known about today. Many have limited or almost no online presence making them hard to access or discover. \nJoin us to learn more! As part of the People’s Papers research project with the Working-Class Movement Library\, this event will provide a space to revisit the 1970s alternative and community newspapers of Greater Manchester and their associated urban histories and activism. PhD researcher Arielle Lawson (@peoplespapers) will share an introduction to and overview of the research and what she’s found in the archives so far. Then there will be a roundtable discussion to hear from those who were directly involved to better contextualize these papers and reflect on their own experiences of this time period. \nWe also hope to encourage a lively and participatory discussion with the audience\, so please bring your own questions and reflections to share! \nFree – book tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-peoples-papers-revisiting-1970s-manchester/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground Floor – Manchester Histories Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20250923T142707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T143151Z
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SUMMARY:Our Long Goodbye
DESCRIPTION:Our Long Goodbye is an exhibition of photos\, films and texts that candidly and sensitively show the everyday love and heartbreak of someone you know living with dementia. \nFrom 5 November until 19 December Central Library hosts this tender exhibition\, with the relationship between artist Jenny Harris and her mum at its heart. It is a familiar story; yet one that is rarely spoken about or shown in this way. \nJenny is a drama facilitator and for the last ten years has specialised in creative dementia sessions in care homes\, hospitals and community spaces. When Jenny’s own mum started showing signs of dementia\, her professional and personal world collided irreversibly\, and this exhibition is the outcome of that experience. \nAs well as the exhibition in the central space on the ground floor\, there are two free workshops: \nMeet\, Chat\, Write\, Performance Space 1\, Friday 14 November\, 2.30-4.30pm \nThis is a gentle writing workshop which offers a chance to respond to creative writing prompts\, exploring who and what we love in life. You might have experience of caring for/knowing someone with dementia or you might not. You can expect a range of fun activities and time to yourself to reflect and write in a relaxed setting. Led by Jenny Harris and Lowri Evans. \nCreative Ageing Workshop and Artist Talk/ Q & A\, Performance Space 1\, Wednesday 3 December\, 4 -7.30pm (with a break) \nThis is for anyone interested in older people and the arts. It will be a chance to share ideas about why and how we make this type of work and to find out more about Jenny’s creative process. Followed by a talk and Q and A with the artist and some of the team\, as well as a private tour of the exhibition. Led by Jenny Harris and Lowri Evans. \nAll are welcome to take part in both workshops. To book your place\, please email – ourlonggoodbye2025@gmail.com \nPresented by Jenny Harris \nVisit www.ourlonggoodbye.co.uk for more information \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/our-long-goodbye/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251017T120851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T141945Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Bringing 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. \nTickets are on a pay-what-you-can basis from £2-£6 and can be booked here or click on the ‘book now’ link at the bottom of the page.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-19/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251103T103407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T073850Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture for the People - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Architecture for the People \nManchester City Architect’s Department\, 1902-2003 \nFor 101 years\, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing hundreds of different municipal buildings. They ranged from grand airport terminals to the small public lavatories\, from the high profile like the new Free Trade Hall to the hidden away but essential facilities like mortuaries. \nFor the first time\, this exhibition presents a selection of the works delivered under the direction of the seven official City Architects spanning across the twentieth century. In the early days of the Department\, Manchester Corporation controlled gas and electricity undertakings\, most public transport\, schools\, police\, fire and ambulance services\, waste collection\, parks and recreation\, housing\, libraries\, crematoriums and more. Such responsibilities meant a need for new buildings and the upkeep of existing facilities. The City Architect’s Department designed and delivered these\, changing the face of the city and its suburbs\, providing thousands of new homes\, and scores of schools\, libraries\, public baths\, amongst a host of civic buildings. Using archival photographs\, drawings and ephemera\, the exhibition traces the Department and its buildings\, showing how architectural commissions mirrored the constitution of the Corporation and the changing fortunes of the city. \nCurated by Martin Dodge (University of Manchester) and Richard Brook (Lancaster University) \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/exhibition-architecture-for-the-people/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251014T080908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T082620Z
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary\, now and then: asylum\, migrant rights and anti-deportation in Britain since the 1980s
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary movements have long been a part of the movement for migrant rights in Britain\, but the meaning of sanctuary and the forms it has taken have varied dramatically. This event brings together scholars and practitioners of sanctuary\, past and present\, to discuss its history\, trajectories\, current forms\, and possible futures in this country. \nHosted by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust\, and the Raphael Samuel History Centre\, we’ll be joined by: \nStuart Crosthwaite\, a migrant-rights campaigner\, writer and organiser in Sheffield. He is currently Secretary of the South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG). \nAmy Grant\, a historian of the UK sanctuary and anti-deportation movements\, based at the University of East Anglia. \nRachel Humphris\, a political sociologist at Queen Mary University of London. She is the author of ‘Making Sanctuary Cities: Migration\, Citizenship and Urban Governance’ (2025). \nPaul Weller\, who has written extensively on the sanctuary movement and was involved in many sanctuary campaigns in the North West in the 1980s and 1990s. \nFood will be provided by our friends at ‘The Little Sri Lankan’. \nFree – book tickets here or click on ‘Book now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sanctuary-now-and-then-asylum-migrant-rights-and-anti-deportation-in-britain-since-the-1980s/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251029T160826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T160826Z
UID:12024-1762608600-1762619400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect\, preserve\, and share the stories that matter most.\n\n\n\n🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit\nDates: Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th November 2025\nTime: 1:30 pm start\nLocation: Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre & Education Trust\, Central Library\, Manchester\nTickets: Free — Book one or both workshops \nJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the tools to capture\, preserve and protect our community’s stories for generations to come. Whether you’re a curious beginner\, community organiser\, artist\, or family historian\, these sessions will equip you with essential skills to record oral histories and prepare them for archiving. \nLed by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre & Education Trust\, these workshops centre African\, Caribbean and migrant narratives in Manchester\, recognising the power of community-led archiving. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1: Why Our Stories Matter & Oral History Skills\nSaturday 8th November | 1:30 pm start \nThis session introduces the foundations of community archiving and the purpose of collecting oral histories. Learn why preserving our stories is vital\, and gain practical skills in: \n\nOral history theory and ethical interviewing\nRecording techniques and gaining consent\nPractising interview skills with guided prompts\n\nOptional: 45-minute tour of the library’s digital exhibition space. \nYou’ll leave with: a deeper understanding of why oral storytelling matters and the confidence to start gathering stories from family\, friends and community members. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2: Preserving and Preparing Our Stories for the Future\nSaturday 15th November | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm \nThis session focuses on what happens after you collect a story. Learn practical skills to prepare and preserve material for the future\, including: \n\nWriting indexes and summaries from recorded stories\nAn introduction to Audacity (or alternative) for basic audio editing\nSensitivity reviews and data protection essentials\nGuided activities using short practice interviews\nLooking at real examples from African and Caribbean archives\n\n📚 Optional: Mini tour of archive collections. \nYou’ll leave with: the confidence to handle recorded material responsibly and the practical skills to support community archiving efforts. \n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend Both?\nWhile each workshop can be attended separately\, together they form a complete introduction to community archiving — from collecting powerful oral histories to preserving them for future generations. These are valuable\, transferable skills that are rarely taught in one place\, making this a brilliant opportunity for anyone passionate about community\, culture and legacy. \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, a notebook and pen.\nWho it’s for: Community members\, educators\, creatives\, students\, archivists-in-the-making\, or anyone curious about preserving local history.\nCost: Free\, limited spaces available\, so booking is essential.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/keeping-our-stories-alive-a-community-archiving-starter-kit/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:AIU Race Relations Centre
CATEGORIES:Archives,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251016T104459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T102051Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Animation Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host activities for the UK’s largest Animation Festival\, dedicated to celebrating the animated art form. The festival brings one of the UK’s biggest animation hubs together with the international community to delight in all things animated. We’ll also have exclusive talks and signings with the MAF book club! \n\n\nMon 10 Nov\, 12:30-7pm (Performance Space 1) – Animated Immersive Experiences (15) – A selection of the best in immersive animated content submitted to Manchester Animation Festival from around the world. VR and 360 films showcase brave new worlds for animation fans to explore. \nMon 10 Nov\, 12:30-7.30pm (Performance Space 2) – Cartoon Saloon On Loop (12A) – Celebrating over a quarter of a century of Cartoon Saloon we will be playing selections from their short film back catalogue back to back at Manchester Central Library. See how the studio has evolved and indulge in stylishly told tales delivering messages that will stay with you forever. \nTues 11 Nov\, 9:30-1pm (Performance Space 1) – Animated Immersive Experiences (15) – A selection of the best in immersive animated content submitted to Manchester Animation Festival from around the world. VR and 360 films showcase brave new worlds for animation fans to explore. \nTues 11 Nov\, 1-3pm (Performance Space 1) – PRIVATE: JURY Animated Immersive Experiences – A selection of the best in immersive animated content submitted to Manchester Animation Festival from around the world. VR and 360 films showcase brave new worlds for animation fans to explore. \nTues 11 Nov\, 3-7.30pm (Performance Space 1) – Animated Immersive Experiences (15)  – A selection of the best in immersive animated content submitted to Manchester Animation Festival from around the world. VR and 360 films showcase brave new worlds for animation fans to explore. \nTues 11 Nov\, 3.45-5.15pm (Performance Space 2) – MAF Book Club: Beryl with Joanna Quinn plus signing  – Join Academy Award-nominated and multi BAFTA-winning animator Joanna Quinn for a lively celebration of her new book\, Beryl. Watch a true master at work in an exhilarating live drawing session and hear the stories behind her acclaimed films. Beryl offers a fascinating look into the creative process of Joanna and writer Les Mills\, packed with sketches\, storyboards\, artwork and riotous humour from the duo behind Affairs of the Art and Body Beautiful. This inspiring event will be followed by a signing so you can take Beryl home with you! Book tickets here: MAF Book Club: Beryl with Joanna Quinn plus signing | MAF 2025 \nTues 11 Nov\, 6-7.30pm (Performance Space 2) – MAF Book Club: Intimate Animation plus signing – Join Skwigly Editor in Chief Ben Mitchell and Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley for a special presentation of their new book\, Intimate Animation. Explore the landscape of contemporary animated films that deal with themes of love\, intimacy\, relationships\, anatomy and sexuality — and the incredible artists behind them. MAF Book Club: Intimate Animation plus signing | MAF 2025 \nWed 12 Nov\, 9.30am-7.30pm (Performance Space 1) – Animated Immersive Experiences (15) – A selection of the best in immersive animated content submitted to Manchester Animation Festival from around the world. VR and 360 films showcase brave new worlds for animation fans to explore. \nWed 12 Nov\, 9.30am-7.30pm (Performance Space 2) – Cartoon Saloon On Loop (12A) – Celebrating over a quarter of a century of Cartoon Saloon we will be playing selections from their short film back catalogue back to back at Manchester Central Library. See how the studio has evolved and indulge in stylishly told tales delivering messages that will stay with you forever. \n\nFree – drop in – except Tues 11 Nov events where indicated tickets needed. \nFor more information about the festival visit: Manchester Animation Festival 2025 | 9-13 November 2025 \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/manchester-animation-festival-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150646
CREATED:20251029T160826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T160826Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect\, preserve\, and share the stories that matter most.\n\n\n\n🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit\nDates: Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th November 2025\nTime: 1:30 pm start\nLocation: Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre & Education Trust\, Central Library\, Manchester\nTickets: Free — Book one or both workshops \nJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the tools to capture\, preserve and protect our community’s stories for generations to come. Whether you’re a curious beginner\, community organiser\, artist\, or family historian\, these sessions will equip you with essential skills to record oral histories and prepare them for archiving. \nLed by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre & Education Trust\, these workshops centre African\, Caribbean and migrant narratives in Manchester\, recognising the power of community-led archiving. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1: Why Our Stories Matter & Oral History Skills\nSaturday 8th November | 1:30 pm start \nThis session introduces the foundations of community archiving and the purpose of collecting oral histories. Learn why preserving our stories is vital\, and gain practical skills in: \n\nOral history theory and ethical interviewing\nRecording techniques and gaining consent\nPractising interview skills with guided prompts\n\nOptional: 45-minute tour of the library’s digital exhibition space. \nYou’ll leave with: a deeper understanding of why oral storytelling matters and the confidence to start gathering stories from family\, friends and community members. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2: Preserving and Preparing Our Stories for the Future\nSaturday 15th November | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm \nThis session focuses on what happens after you collect a story. Learn practical skills to prepare and preserve material for the future\, including: \n\nWriting indexes and summaries from recorded stories\nAn introduction to Audacity (or alternative) for basic audio editing\nSensitivity reviews and data protection essentials\nGuided activities using short practice interviews\nLooking at real examples from African and Caribbean archives\n\n📚 Optional: Mini tour of archive collections. \nYou’ll leave with: the confidence to handle recorded material responsibly and the practical skills to support community archiving efforts. \n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend Both?\nWhile each workshop can be attended separately\, together they form a complete introduction to community archiving — from collecting powerful oral histories to preserving them for future generations. These are valuable\, transferable skills that are rarely taught in one place\, making this a brilliant opportunity for anyone passionate about community\, culture and legacy. \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, a notebook and pen.\nWho it’s for: Community members\, educators\, creatives\, students\, archivists-in-the-making\, or anyone curious about preserving local history.\nCost: Free\, limited spaces available\, so booking is essential.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/keeping-our-stories-alive-a-community-archiving-starter-kit/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:AIU Race Relations Centre
CATEGORIES:Archives,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cole Stacey - Live
DESCRIPTION:Cole Stacey performs his debut album live in the magnificent Manchester Central Library\, part of a series of 5 concerts in truly remarkable places. \nImmerse yourself in this remarkable space in the heart of Manchester\, for one of five unique concerts with Cole Stacey as he presents his critically acclaimed debut album Postcards From Lost Places. \nThe concert itself will take place in the Performance Space in Manchester’s iconic Central Library. Internally\, the room sits alongside Archives+\, with the landmark Midland Hotel forming the external backdrop beyond the grand floor-to-ceiling windows. \nBringing together his years of experience on stage\, Cole’s deeply personal solo shows are rooted in storytelling\, directed by a love of popular song and have connection with people and places at their heart. \nSee Cole’s latest video – an acoustic re-imagining of Fade To Grey featuring Midge Ure\, which is climbing the charts. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EARLY EVENING SHOW STARTING AT 6PM\n\n“A magnificent sound” – Patrick Kielty\, BBC Radio 5 Live \n“Breathtaking\, that incredible voice” – TradFolk \n“He is incredible”– Times Radio \nThe first 20 tickets available for a reduced price of £13 \nBook Tickets by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button below or on eventbrite here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/cole-stacey-live/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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