Susanna Clarke: My Life in Books
Performance SpaceTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. ‘Some stories sink down into your bones.’ Award-winning novelist Susanna Clarke (Piranesi) joins us to discuss how writing and reading have shaped her life. […]
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Andrew O’Hagan & Dave Haslam
Performance Space‘Andrew O’Hagan has made more than a great book – he has made a social miracle.’ Joshua Cohen Scottish author Andrew O’Hagan joins us to discuss his gripping new state-of-the-nation […]
Migration, Identity and History – Talk
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubTo what extent through history has British identity been influenced by migration? An event with speakers, short film screening and discussion. Speakers from the Migration Stories North West project will […]
Our Town Hall – Portraits of a Workforce
First Floor Exhibition HallOur latest first-floor exhibition comes courtesy of the team currently working on the Our Town Hall Project to repair, renovate and refurbish Manchester's iconic Town Hall. Extraordinarily little is known […]
creative:connection
Performance SpaceIn partnership with Create, disabled and non-disabled students from Manchester and Salford schools come together to create, build connections and break down barriers. Working with top class musicians they will […]
Daisy Johnson & Andrew Michael Hurley
Performance SpaceTwo masters of folk horror join us to discuss their chilling, atmospheric new books, both set in a single location over a significant period of time. The Hotel by Daisy […]
A Day in The Afterlife: Francesca Beard Workshop
Chief Librarian's OfficeAcclaimed poet and creative facilitator Francesca Beard will lead a workshop inspired by the work of cult writer Philip K Dick (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). In this playful, […]
Your Local Arena presents A Day in The Afterlife
Performance SpaceJoin us for a rare screening of the 1994 Arena documentary A Day in The Afterlife about cult author Philip K Dick (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). Afterwards, see writers Kate Feld, […]
Mindfulness, Painting and Music Workshop
Performance SpaceGet creative at our free craft activities inspired by Black History Month. Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo and musician Johanna Leung will help you do some mindful painting to music. This […]
Half Term Science Special
Performance SpaceWho said that science can’t be fun? Join our science-inspired activities for half term. You will make balloon rockets and find out how strong paper can be! Free, just drop […]
Half Term Family Fun Special!
Looking for a fun Saturday activity for the whole family? Look no further. Join our engaging Saturday half-term session. Expect music, crafts, and lots of fun! Suitable for children of […]
Spooky Sunday
Ground FloorWe're getting ready to welcome little spooks and ghouls to a very creepy Central Library for a fun-filled family Halloween spectacular. Are you brave enter the world of fearsome face-painters, […]
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