• A Northern Life – it’s not all about Margaret

    First Floor Display Cases

    Welcome to the wonderful world of local artist Lorraine Rudyard. Lorraine creates three-dimensional sculptures using recycled materials and vintage finds. Her work is colourful, humorous, warm and engaging, and reflects […]

  • Cracking Crafts

    Lower Ground Floor Link

    Pop in to Central Library for cracking creativity. Make some spring and Easter themed crafts to celebrate the start of spring. Suitable for families with children under 12. Free - […]

  • Word Central

    Performance Space

    Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central Open Mic Night Hosted by Tony Curry Featuring special guest Steph Lonsdale! Here's some more biog information from Steph - I was […]

  • MIRO Chamber Ensemble

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Join us for an intimate performance by a Manchester International Roots Orchestra chamber ensemble in the Hentry Watson Music Library on the First Floor of Central Library. The Manchester International […]

  • Crime Central: A New Crime Club at Central Library!

    Performance Space

    Crime Central is a new monthly event at Manchester Central Library, featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country. Showcasing blockbuster bestsellers, emerging […]

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  • Queen Elizabeth II and Manchester Exhibition

    Archives+ Ground Floor

    This June marks the 70th year anniversary that Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne. To celebrate this, we host an exhibition to celebrate her life so far, and […]

  • Polish Heritage Days Exhibition

    First Floor Exhibition Hall

    The Polish Heritage Days is an annual festival organised and run under the patronage of the Polish Embassy in London. The idea behind Polish Heritage Days is to promote and […]

  • Northern Publishers’ Fair

    Performance Space

    Drop in, chat about books, buy way too many, and find your new favourite people at our annual Northern Publishers' Fair, organised by Fly on the Wall Press! Publishers so […]

  • Devolved Vision: Granada TV and the Future of British TV

    Performance Space

    Granada TV has a very significant place in British television history and still holds a powerful place in the cultural memory of northerners. Once described as the ‘greatest television company […]

  • Living Library: Domestic Violence

    Every year, over two million people in the UK experience domestic abuse. None of them should have to wait until they’re in crisis before we pay attention. We need to […]