Mandarin Storytime
Children's LibraryBring the family along to join in our Mandarin and English Storytime. We will share the stories in Mandarin then English and it will be a chance for the children […]
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Kantos Chamber Choir: Brontë
Join Kantos Chamber Choir as we examine the lives and passions of the mysterious Brontë sisters through the eyes of their friend and supporter, Elizabeth Gaskell. Kantos will evoke the […]
Word Central with guest poet Steve Mingle!
Performance SpaceWord Central hosted by Tony Curry. Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 10th September […]
An evening with Jacqueline Wilson
Performance SpaceTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us for a very special event with bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, as she discusses her new novel, Think Again. Featuring the characters from […]
Slate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof. Afternoon Lecture.
Performance SpaceSlate Expectations - Restoring Our Town Hall's roof Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most […]
Slate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof. Evening Lecture.
Performance SpaceSlate Expectations – Restoring Our Town Hall’s roof Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most […]
Behind The Scenes at Manchester Central Library
What do George V, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? Which musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now […]
An Afternoon with THE KING!!
Performance SpaceSORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT We're celebrating older people's day with a Rock 'n' Rolling party starring MANC ELVIS AND HIS MAGICAL BAND! Manchester's premier Elvis tribute act present […]
Crime Central
Performance SpaceROB PARKER WILL BE WELCOMING THE BRILLIANT DAVID COSTA, LOUISE MINCHIN AND TIM SULLIVAN TO THIS MONTHS CRIME CENTRAL! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest […]
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Knock Out Blow
Performance SpaceJoin us for an evening of art and discussion dedicated to the life and legacy of Len Johnson— Britain's uncrowned boxing champion, dedicated local activist, and revered Manchester legend. The […]
Northern Publishers’ Fair
Performance SpaceImmerse yourself in the vibrant literary landscape of the North at the Northern Publishers' Fair, organised by Fly on the Wall Press. Discover dynamic new voices, meet authors and buy […]
NEW! Ukrainian Storytime
Привіт! Join our new monthly Ukrainian storytelling sessions! Learn new words, listen to stories in Ukrainian and English, and have fun! Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. Free - […]
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