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  • LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL

    Performance Space

    #LoveStoriesEtc romance festival is returning for a third year to Manchester Central Library on 17th and 18th July 2026 for two packed days of exciting author panels, industry expert led […]

    £25.00 – £35.00

  • Little Reads

    Recurring
    Children's Library

    Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children […]

  • Cancelled: Polish Storytime

    Children's Library

    DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRMUMSTANCES THIS MONTH'S STORY TIME IS CANCELLED Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. Suitable for […]

  • French Film Club: La Haine

    Performance Space

    Join us and discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. Alliance Française de Manchester present this month’s film, the critically acclaimed social thriller ‘La Haine’, which follows 4 hours in the […]

  • South Asian Heritage Month Crafts

    Lower Ground Floor

    Create your very own dholak drums, inspired by traditional instruments from India! These beautiful drums originated in the Indian subcontinent and have deep roots in South Asian culture. Suitable for […]

  • Summer Cosy Reading Club

    Performance Space

    Bring a book, get comfortable and stay cool in our quiet, dedicated reading space. Take some time for yourself and escape into a story! Join our Cosy Reading Club at […]

  • 2hr DJ/Music Production Workshop at Central Library

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Join us for a hands-on DJ and music production workshop at Central Library. Hosted by tutor Niah Jemijog, this 2 hour session is designed to be an accessible, creative, and engaging tutorial for […]

  • Stereo Listening Booth – LIVE!

    Henry Watson Music Library

    A special matinee show from the Manchester electronic act LIVE from the Henry Watson Music Library. Ellesmere Port resident Patrick Oakford and Manchester's Travis Eagle write and perform original electronic […]

  • French Storytime

    Featured
    Children's Library

    Join us for Central Library’s French Storytime session. Listen to stories in French and English, learn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just […]

  • Sunday Funday – Manchester Day 2026

    Ground Floor

    We're celebrating Manchester Day at Central Library! This year's Manchester Day celebrates our city’s cultural links with Barcelona. Following Manchester’s appearance at Barcelona’s La Mercè festival in 2025, artists from […]