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75 Memorial Flames Exhibition

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A new Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition at Manchester Central Library.  Here's more information about the exhibition from the organisers. Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation […]

Little Reads

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Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children aged 2 to 6 but all family […]

Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks

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Tracing African Caribbean Ancestry – Who do you think you are? Join Ancestry Talks' Paul Crooks for this captivating account of how he traced his Black Caribbean ancestors enslaved on […]

Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks

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Tracing Windrush Ancestry: Secrets of the Passenger Lists There are calls from people of African & Caribbean descent not to forget the Windrush generation. “Did my parents or forebears come […]

50 Windows of Creativity

50 Windows of Creativity will transform the city’s windows and spaces into an innovative art gallery which takes you on a creative journey around the city. The displays feature multiple […]

Family Crafts with Simone: Fantasy Landscapes

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Fantasy Landscapes with Simone Do you need a change of scene? Simone will help you create a masterpiece today. There is even a sew it yourself tip for those who […]

Family Crafts with Simone: Snazzy Bookmarks

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Snazzy Bookmarks with Simone Everybody needs a fabulous bookmark for some serious reading. Join Simone for some snazzy bookmark making: Watch the Snazzy Bookmarks session with Simone on Manchester Libraries […]

The Prostate Gap – Virtual Exhibition

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The power of photography has been employed to create a direct exploration and challenge to the public’s understanding of prostate cancer within the marginalised communities. This exhibition, The Prostate Gap, […]

Reds & K 1000 – Exhibition

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‘Reds’ Andrew Redmond met documentary photographer Karin Albinsson after completing a prison sentence. When ‘Reds’ told Karin of the 1,000 photos he had taken and lost six years ago, this […]

Festival of Libraries – Sunday Funday

Celebrate the Festival of Libraries with a special Sunday opening at Central Library. There will be a special mix of crafts and performance plus a chance to meet some of you […]