Gerry Potter presents: The Accidental Splendour of the Splash
We are very proud to host the book launch of Gerry Potter's new collection of poetry and scripts The Accidental Splendour of the Splash at Central Library. Gerry Potter is […]
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Saturday Spectacular
Performance SpaceJoin us for animal prints and book making fun! Have a go at letterpress printing with images from the archives. Create your own wonderful prints or take part in a […]
Kids TV Special Vol.2: Cartoon Network
Pilot Light TV Festival Presents Saturday Morning Kids TV Special Vol.2: Cartoon Network. After their first super successful Saturday Morning Kids TV event back in January, Pilot Light TV Festival […]
£2
Retro Silent Disco!
Performance SpaceBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND The brilliant DJ John Ryan (Max 80s digital radio, Girls on Film, Gaydio) will be returning to Central Library again after the success of our first […]
£3
Build a Noise Machine Workshop
Performance SpaceLearn to build your own noise machine and explore graphical sound and performance. Our Noise Machines are electronic musical instruments based on analogue synthesizer circuitry that respond to changes in […]
Free
Vaudavillain by Thick Richard
Performance SpaceAuthor performance and book signing. With special guest Dave Viney. Thick Richard has been peddling his potty-mouthed poetry since the turn of the century. He has supported John Cooper Clarke, […]
Word Central: Open Mic Night
WORD CENTRAL a semaphore-exploding mind-flow open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry Wednesday 6th September Manchester Central Library 6pm – 8pm Free entry To get your name […]
Family Sunday Funday
Performance SpaceGrab your nearest and dearest, put on your dancing shoes and join us as we celebrate with free family fun. Heritage Open Days – as part of this festival we […]
Shared History, Shared Future: 70 Years of UK and Pakistan Relations
Virtual Archive, Ground Floor2017 is a landmark year for Pakistan, the nation turned 70 and the British High Commission marked this anniversary by showcasing important milestones, human stories, and the bonds which exist […]
Reading is Important: Get a Life! by Vivienne Westwood
Performance SpaceA celebration of books For fashion designer, environmentalist and businesswoman Vivienne Westwood, books have always been among her great loves. At this special event she shares her passion for reading […]
Alison Light Public Lecture: ‘Family History for a Floating World’
Alison Light, author of Common People, will be talking about family history and genealogy. Alison will be reflecting on the work she did for her own family history, published as the […]
It was 50 Years Ago Today – Scratch choir & concert
Performance SpaceJoin a choir for the day, to rehearse and perform a selection of songs from the ground breaking Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper plus other well-known songs from the era. […]
£22.50
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.
