Name: 40 Years of Funny Stuff – a Lipservice Theatre symposium
Start: 2026-02-19T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-19T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Performance Space

February 2026
February 15 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Chinese New Year Celebration – Sunday Funday

Ground Floor

Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events of the year at Central Library and the venue will be celebrating the Year of the Horse in epic fashion. Families, […]
February 16 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm

French Film Club: Le Petit Nicolas – Qu’est-ce qu’on attend pour être heureux? qu’on attend pour être heureux?

Performance Space

The French Film Club is an invitation to discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. Screenings of exclusive French-language films (with English subtitles) take place once a month and […]
February 17 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Talk English Circles

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 […]
February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Word Central with special guest Zena Barrie.

Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Doors open 5.40pm and free entry. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Zena Barrie. […]
February 18 @ 10:00 am - February 21 @ 5:00 pm

Daily Drop in Lego Workshop

Lower Ground Floor

Love Lego? Pick your favourite bricks and build your own creations – from castles to spaceships and everything in between! Come and let your imagination run wild in the world […]
February 18 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Little Reads

Children's Library

Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun and interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play, and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for […]
February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Crochet Club: Family Edition!

Ground Floor (Handling Tables)

Calling all budding crafters! Join this relaxed crochet session and get creative with yarn. All materials are provided – just bring yourself! Most suitable for children 10+. Part of Super […]
February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Boardgames Club

Join our free weekly boardgames sessions! Try new games, rediscover old favourites and make new friends. Open to all ages and abilities. Boardgames provided - just bring yourself. Free, no […]
February 18 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Hispanic Film Club: Elisa, vida mía

Performance Space

Manchester Central Library and the Instituto Cervantes of Manchester proudly present the Hispanic Film Club. Join us for this month's film, Elisa, vida mía. The Manchester Central Library and Instituto […]
February 19 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Little Movers and Shakers

Henry Watson Music Library

Calling all little groovers! Enjoy a fun, high-energy session filled with music and dance. Get ready to show off some moves – we’ll bring the tunes! Most suitable for under […]
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Music Crafts

Lower Ground Floor

Join a hands-on craft session all about music. Ever made a harmonica from lolly sticks and toothpicks? Come and give it a try! Most suitable for ages 4+. Part of […]
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

40 Years of Funny Stuff – a Lipservice Theatre symposium

Performance Space

Join us for a symposium celebrating 40 years of LipService Theatre with retrospective footage, silly props and cake. LipService was part of the Manchester Fringe Forum, a consortium of 1980’s artists, […]

February 2026