Remembrance Day Coffee Morning
Chief Librarian's OfficeJoin 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 […]
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Courage, vision, planning and fearless work: the Congress Lives On.
Performance SpaceJoin the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Centre and Education Trust for a powerful evening of reflection, resistance, and creative expression. This event builds on the vital conversation we began last year with […]
Uniting Musical Cultures from Manchester to Hong Kong
Performance SpaceManchester 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 […]
The People’s Papers, Revisiting 1970s Manchester
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubGreater 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 […]
Our Long Goodbye
Ground FloorOur 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. From 5 […]
Crime Central
Performance SpaceBringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country - the big names are all coming to Manchester! […]
Architecture for the People – Exhibition
First Floor Exhibition HallArchitecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003 For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing […]
Sanctuary, now and then: asylum, migrant rights and anti-deportation in Britain since the 1980s
Performance SpaceSanctuary 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 […]
Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
AIU Race Relations CentreJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect, preserve, and share the stories that matter most. 🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter […]
Manchester Animation Festival 2025
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 […]
Full Volume Podcast: Tynah Matembe + Cole Stacey
In its penultimate edition of 2025, Full Volume is back with another treasure trove of library-related gold. This month, host Alan Lynch sits down with award-winning money coach, global speaker […]
NEW! Manga Appreciation Club
Lower Ground FloorAre 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, […]
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