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LEGO Club

City Library

Do you love Lego? So do we! Drop in, pick your favourite bricks and build anything that takes your fancy. From castles to spaceships, the possibilities are endless! No need […]

Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2024 with Jane Rosen

Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories Hub

Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2024 with Jane Rosen: The Co-operators, the Peacemakers, and the Enigmas: Women in the SCR Manchester Histories and Manchester Metropolitan University are delighted to host the […]

A History of Pies and Puddings

Performance Space

Explore the history of some our most beloved British foods with local food historian Neil Buttery: pies and puddings, from their rather posh origins to the present day, where they […]

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Christmas Silent Disco!

Performance Space

The ever popular Retro Silent Disco returns for a Christmas Special at Central Library! Join DJ John for a night of 70's, 80's and 90's hits, with a sprinkling of […]

Spanish Storytime

Children's Library

Hola! Come and join María at the Spanish Story Time monthly sessions, where you can listen to a story in Spanish and learn phrases and vocabulary, whilst having fun. We […]

Instruments in Chinese Music: the guzheng

Performance Space

We're delighted to invite you to the final talk in our "Chinese instruments in focus" series. The series features three talks hosted by Po Hang Yuen, each focusing on a […]

Dominic Berry: How Can I Be Now?

Performance Space

Flapjack Press presents How Can I Be Now?, Selected Poems by Dominic Berry. “Maybe I’m strange, but I want to ask whether I’m the only one who wishes more people cried […]

Christmas Extravaganza!

Performance Space

Join us for this free fun-packed day of Christmas entertainment, featuring music, crafts, refreshments and special guests. Suitable for families. Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support […]

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a wreath making session! Join us for a relaxing hands-on workshop and learn how to create a beautiful wreath to take home with you. Suitable […]

Classic Christmas Film Marathon!

Performance Space

Have we got the ultimate selection box for you! Escape from the shops and join us for a magical day of festive films. Suitable for families. Free - drop in […]

Crochet and Chat Club

Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

Do you want to learn how to crochet and make new friends? Why not come along to our new monthly group? Free - drop in - please consider making a […]

The Hardest Music Quiz in the World!

Chief Librarian's Office

The Vinyl Listening Group present The Hardest Music Quiz in the World! Prizes to be won. And maybe even mince pies! All welcome. Free -  just drop in.