• Timeless Cyprus: A Workshop for Children Aged 6-14

    Lower Ground Floor

    Join us for a theatrical–narrative journey through art, memory and home. In this workshop, children and young people will explore the world of Cypriot artist George Pol. Georgiou. Guided by […]

  • Mandarin Storytime

    Children's Library

    Join our Mandarin Storytime. We will share the stories in Mandarin, then English. Have fun and learn new words! Suitable for children aged 4–7. Free - drop in Please make […]

  • Architecture for the People? Film Screening

    Performance Space

    Join us for a film screening and discussion exploring Manchester's urban history and development from the 1940s to today. Organised in collaboration with The Modernist and the current exhibition at Central […]

  • Recurring

    Talk English Circles

    Lower Ground Floor

    Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded […]

  • Recurring

    Boardgames Club

    Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided - just bring yourself. Free, no […]

  • Shakespeare and Manchester: A Victorian Powerhouse Exhibition

    First Floor Display Cases

    For the first time, this exhibition tells the story of how seven personalities transformed Manchester into a global centre of Shakespearean theatre in the Victorian era and reveals present day […]

  • Meet Your Muslim Neighbours: Explore Islam Exhibition and Event

    Performance Space

    Join us and the Meet Your Muslim Neighbours team for a special one-day community led event and exhibition about Islamic culture and Muslim people, at Central Library on Saturday 14 February, 11am-4pm. […]

  • Chinese New Year Celebration – Sunday Funday

    Ground Floor

    Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events of the year at Central Library and the venue will be celebrating the Year of the Horse in epic fashion. Families, […]

  • Recurring

    Talk English Circles

    Lower Ground Floor

    Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded […]