Saturday Spectacular: Lowry Takeover
Performance SpaceCome join the Lowry at Central Library and get involved in some fantastic fun for all the family. Enjoy arts and crafts, interactive storytelling and engaging workshops. There will also […]
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Ghastly Stories for Gruesome Gremlins -EVENT CANCELLED
Children's LibraryTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.AND WILL BE RESCEHDULED IN THE FUTURE A Spooky & Silly Storytelling Show for 7+ told by Gav Cross. Gav does not […]
Libraries 175: Celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act 1850
First FloorPop in and view this fascinating exhibition at Central Library - Libraries 175: Celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act 1850. 175 years ago the Public Libraries Act was […]
Mystery International Film Screening
Performance SpaceWelcome to the sixth edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. Event Details: • Doors open: 17:00 • Introduction to the film: 17:25 • Film starts: 17:30 • Entry: Pay what you can (recommended […]
Not just any old iron! Afternoon Lecture
Performance SpaceManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]
Not just any old iron! Evening Lecture
Performance SpaceManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]
Crafting Connections – Autumn Workshops
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubFollowing a hugely positive response to our spring and summer workshops, Manchester Histories is delighted to offer a brand-new series of 10 weekly (every Wednesday) crafting connections sessions this autumn. […]
Crime Central Returns!
Performance SpaceGet it in your diaries!! Crime Central returns 24th September with a monster! Jo Furniss, Louisa Scarr, KJ Whitle and Michael Wodd will all be joining Rob Parker at Manchester […]
Northern Publisher’s Fair
Performance SpaceThe Northern Publishers' Fair returns this autumn with its biggest celebration yet of independent publishing, taking place on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 11am to 3:30pm at Manchester Central Library's Performance Space. […]
Ear Soup – Acoustic Food for the Soul
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin us in the Henry Watson Music Library for one hour of musical magic. Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at […]
Word Central
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Doors open 5.40pm and free entry. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Lisa Moore. […]
Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin us for a special performance featuring Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid trading ballads and broadsides on related topics to illustrate the shared cultures of Dublin and Manchester and the […]
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