• Crime Central

    Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. APRIL'S BUMPER GUEST AUTHORS ARE ISABELLE BROOM, LUCY ANDREW, HEIDI AMSINCK AND JAMIE WEST!! Bringing the […]

  • BIG BOOK QUIZ!

    Performance Space

    Celebrate World Book Night with us! It's World Book Night, so how could you miss the ultimate book quiz at Central Library. Join us for an evening celebrating your love […]

  • Northern Publisher’s Fair

    Performance Space

    The Northern Publishers' Fair returns this autumn with its biggest celebration yet of independent publishing. Organised bi-annually by Fly on the Wall Press, this free-entry event will showcase the diverse landscape […]

  • The Fleecers: Live!

    Henry Watson Music Library

    One of the hottest emerging talents in the North West, The Fleecers, will be performing live in the Henry Watson Music Library this Spring. A group of prodigiously talented music […]

  • Talk English Circles

    Recurring
    Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

    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 […]

  • Cosy Reading Club

    Bring a book, get cosy and stay motivated by reading alongside other book lovers. Take some time for yourself and escape into a story. Join our Cosy Reading Club at […]

  • Attila the Stockbroker: Fiery Words for Hellish Times

    Performance Space

    Punk poet, latterly dub poet, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Attila the Stockbroker exploded into public consciousness in 1982-3 via two John Peel sessions and a Melody Maker front cover, and is […]

  • Italian Storytime

    Recurring
    Children's Library

    Our monthly morning sessions are interactive and fun, involving a blend of themed stories, rhymes, and a final craft activity. Learn new phrases whilst gesturing, chanting, and singing. We can’t […]

  • Storytime and Mindfulness for Children (4+ years)

    Lower Ground Floor

    Join us for this relaxing session led by Psychologist Özlem Bakan Yavaş. We will be reading stories and learning about feelings in a comfortable and safe environment. We will finish […]

  • Talk English Circles

    Recurring
    Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

    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 […]