Bee a Reader this summer!
We're buzzing to have teamed up with Bee in the City this summer. Come into Central Library and start ticking off the super-size and little bees in your trail map. Join […]
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Word Central Open Mic Night
Word Central open mic and spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. Featuring guest poet Alex Slater! Alex Slater's fast paced poetry is laced with humour and charm, from the political to […]
An Evening With Matt Haig
From the no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How to Stop Time, a personal and vital look at how to feel happy, human and […]
£5
The Black Stuff
Performance SpaceCharles Goodyear turned natural rubber into a product that revolutionised industries around the world – but his journey was far from easy. Through theatre, art, humour, and song, Lioness Theatre […]
Manchester Culture Awards 2018
Seen a performance you really liked in libraries that you could nominate for Manchester's inaugral culture awards? You can now nominate people, groups and organisations who made culture buzz in […]
Northern Carnival Against the Nazis: 40th Anniversary project launch
Performance SpaceThe Northern Carnival Against the Nazis - a rally and concert held on 15th July 1978 in Moss Side, Manchester - was a defining moment in establishing anti-racism in the […]
Keep the Faith Silent Disco
Our favourite DJ John Ryan returns to Central Library with another Retro Silent Disco on Friday 20th July with a special summer treat. This time you can dance the night away to […]
£5
Saturday Spectacular: Bee Amazing…Bee a Reader!
An afternoon of free family fun as we get creative with all things Bee inspired. Take a seat, enjoy the animated film, bee crafts and illustration. Join the family Bee a […]
You Brought Your Own Light
First Floor Exhibition HallA powerful exhibition by Manchester based photographer, Allie Crewe, whose work is "highly rated, sincere, poignant and classical ", Magnum Photography. There is nothing linear about femininity - or what it means […]
Lego Club
Lower Ground Floor LinkWhat weird, wonderful and wacky creations can you build using just your imagination and a big pile of LEGO!. Come along to our friendly Lego Club and show what you […]
Family Fun!
Performance SpaceBreak out the popcorn and join in the fun for these free family film screenings. Lots to enjoy, including free craft sessions. Event dates and film classification below: Thursday 9 […]
Manchester Comics and Reading (MCR) Festival
We are proud to announce the first Manchester Comics and Reading (MCR) Festival at Central Library! This is a triple event special. That's right, three in one day. We have […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
