Richard Powers
Performance SpacePulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers (The Overstory) makes a rare visit to the UK in support of his compelling new, Booker Prize-longlisted novel Playground. The tiny island of Makatea in […]
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Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
Performance SpaceCome and join us for Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a unique and ancient Mexican celebration. This exciting event will feature traditional dances performed by Colibri Mexican Folkdance […]
Hey Duggee on Loop!
Performance SpaceCelebrate Hey Duggee’s tenth anniversary with ten specially selected episodes of the celebrated pre-school children’s animated television series, on a loop, as part of the Manchester Animation Festival. Free - […]
Little Reads
Children's LibraryBrought 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 […]
Italian Storytime
Children's LibraryOur monthly 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 wait […]
Saturday Film Club
Performance SpaceJoin for themed crafts and showcased books linked to this month’s film. The club is free to join and we may even have popcorn! Bring the family for a free […]
French Film Club: Tout Simplement Noir
Performance SpaceJoin us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film, Tout Simplement Noir. JP, a 40-year-old failed actor, decides to organise the first big black protest march in France, […]
Little Reads
Children's LibraryBrought 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 […]
AFTERNOON LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re transforming Albert Square
Performance SpaceAFTERNOON LECTURE Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most obvious parts of the project will […]
Conversation Club
Ground FloorWould you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group, improve your English, and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. For more information email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Free - […]
EVENING LECTURE: Space Exploration – how we’re transforming Albert Square
Performance SpaceEVENING LECTURE Our Heritage Lectures shine a light on the work behind the scenes of the Our Town Hall Project. One of the most obvious parts of the project will […]
Behind the Scenes Tour of Central Library
Entrance HallWhich musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others […]
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
