Gordon Brown: A Life in Politics
Performance SpaceThis event is sold out The former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will talk about a remarkable 40 years on the political frontline. Join us for this landmark event to celebrate […]
Loading view.
Saturday Spectacular
To celebrate Explore Your Archive Week, join us to celebrate 120 years of the Disabled Living charity. Join us as we find out how the charity has changed over the […]
Countdown to Illuminate
In the countdown to Illuminate, our new site specific piece created for Manchester Central Library by Company Chameleon, we’re excited to present a series of free countdown events ahead of […]
Free
Illuminate: a journey of seven stories
Please note: Illuminate is now sold out, however, you can join the waiting list for a chance to still get tickets. Plus, why not join us for the free countdown events taking place […]
Free
The Longplayer Conversation: David Attenborough and Chris Watson
Performance SpaceA LIVE SCREENING FROM THE BRITISH LIBRARY An evening of extraordinary sounds and discussion The 2017 Longplayer Conversation brings together long time collaborators, sound recordist Chris Watson and naturalist and […]
Featured
Library Lounge presents Danny Brocklehurst in conversation
Performance SpaceLibrary Lounge is delighted to announce an evening of conversation and questions with BAFTA winning screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst. Danny’s TV credits include In The Dark, Ordinary Lies, The Accused, Exile, […]
Lip Service presents Thrills and Quills!
Performance SpaceLipService theatre take a comic look at Jane Austen's letters, examine the vagaries of the Georgian postal system and wonder what witty words Jane could have conjured up with a […]
£5
Library Lounge presents Paul Hanley in conversation
Performance SpacePaul Hanley was the drummer in Manchester legends The Fall from 1980-85 and now plays with Brix & The Extricated. He’s currently completing his English degree with the Open University and […]
Abel Heywood, Manchester’s Radical Mayor
Archives+ Ground FloorMeet author Joanna Williams, whose book Abel Heywood, the Man who Built the Town Hall, was published by the History Press on 1 September 2017. Abel Heywood (1810-93), Mayor of Manchester, as chair […]
World War I’s Hidden Voices – Exhibition Launch
Performance SpaceIndia, Africa, the West Indies and recruitment through culture explored in two parallel exhibitions telling the story of World War 1 via the British colonial experience. Southern Voices exhibition, From […]
World War I’s Hidden Voices
Lwr Ground floor - City LibraryIndia, Africa, the West Indies and recruitment through culture explored in two parallel exhibitions: From the Shadows of War and Empire A documentary exhibition by Southern Voices Few know about […]
Word Central – Open Mic Night
A CHRISTMAS WORD CENTRAL a semaphore-exploding mind-flow open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. 6.00pm - 8.00pm Everyone Welcome. To book an open mic slot please email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk
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.
