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  • Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library

    Entrance Hall

    Which musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others […]

    £12.50

  • Crime Central

    Performance Space

    Rob Parker, Manchester Libraries and Instituto Cervantes invite you to very special CRIME CENTRAL!! With SL McManus, Teresa Solana and Nick Triplow! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the […]

  • Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2024 with Jane Rosen

    Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories Hub

    Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2024 with Jane Rosen: The Co-operators, the Peacemakers, and the Enigmas: Women in the SCR Manchester Histories and Manchester Metropolitan University are delighted to host the […]

  • A History of Pies and Puddings

    Performance Space

    Explore the history of some our most beloved British foods with local food historian Neil Buttery: pies and puddings, from their rather posh origins to the present day, where they […]

    Free

  • Christmas Silent Disco!

    Performance Space

    The ever popular Retro Silent Disco returns for a Christmas Special at Central Library! Join DJ John for a night of 70's, 80's and 90's hits, with a sprinkling of […]

  • Instruments in Chinese Music: the guzheng

    Performance Space

    We're delighted to invite you to the final talk in our "Chinese instruments in focus" series. The series features three talks hosted by Po Hang Yuen, each focusing on a […]

  • Dominic Berry: How Can I Be Now?

    Performance Space

    Flapjack Press presents How Can I Be Now?, Selected Poems by Dominic Berry. “Maybe I’m strange, but I want to ask whether I’m the only one who wishes more people cried […]

  • Classic Christmas Film Marathon!

    Performance Space

    Have we got the ultimate selection box for you! Escape from the shops and join us for a magical day of festive films. Suitable for families. Free - drop in […]

  • The Hardest Music Quiz in the World!

    Chief Librarian's Office

    The Vinyl Listening Group present The Hardest Music Quiz in the World! Prizes to be won. And maybe even mince pies! All welcome. Free -  just drop in.

  • New Horizons Choir Sing Christmas Favourites

    Henry Watson Music Library

    The New Horizons choir sing a selection Christmas favourites. The Manchester City Council employees choir rehearse every Wednesday evening in the Henry Watson Music Library, mainly for the joy of […]

  • BSL Storytime

    Children's Library

    Join us and Manchester Deaf Centre’s Children and Young People’s Service for this session, which helps deaf children and young people to nurture friendships, skills and confidence for a bright […]