• Comic Book Swap

    Lower Ground Floor

    Comic Book Swap with zine and comic strip making for ages 11 plus. Come and swap your comic books and stay to make a Zine, chat to other comic book […]

  • Italian Kids present La Pimpa

    Performance Space

    Join Italian Kids for a fun-filled afternoon and celebrate La Pimpa, the beloved Italian children's book character created by Altan. Enjoy themed crafts, stories and games! Italian Kids is an […]

  • Home Educators Book Club

    Chief Librarian's Office

    Home Educators are invited to bring their young people aged 12 - 16 to our monthly teen book club. This is a relaxed club where we will chat about what […]

  • Talk English Circles

    Recurring
    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 […]

  • Our Town Hall Heritage Evening Lecture with Hankinson Heritage

    Performance Space

    Manchester Town Hall closed in 2018 for major restoration to repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work includes conservation of many original heritage features. The Heritage Lectures […]

  • Crime Central

    Performance Space

    Calling all Crime Fiction fans... Not long now until the next Crime Central!! This month, Rob Parker is welcoming Remi Kone, Alis Hawkins and MRG Davies to Central Library! Bringing […]

  • Photo Exhibition: What Makes a Great Coach?

    First Floor

    Hosted by the charity Women in Sport, this photo exhibition celebrates everything women bring to coaching. Still in 2026, women are still undervalued and underrepresented in sports coaching. Women in […]

  • Generations of Love: A Queer Up North Panel Event

    Performance Space

    Join Manchester Histories and Queer Up North for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring how queer culture can build community, connect generations and sustain radical creative practice. Reflecting on the legacy […]

  • Storytime & Singalong: European Day of Languages 2026

    Celebrate the European Day of Languages with Instituto Cervantes at Manchester Central Library! Come along as we sing and bring stories to life in English, Spanish, Polish and Italian. Whether […]

  • Saturday Afternoon Fever!

    Performance Space

    We're celebrating 'Older Peoples Day' with a special Saturday afternoon singalong with the brilliant Dee Dee Allen! We're inviting local community groups for over 55's to get your dancing shoes […]

  • Farsi Storytime

    Children's Library

    Join us for a fun and interactive storytime session in Farsi and English! Expect singing and crafts as we learn new words and make new friends. Suitable for children under […]

  • Community Screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing

    Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it […]