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SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. \nLearn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. \nOpen to all levels. \nBook your free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986065030971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/talk-english-circles-2026-02-03/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Lesson - Small Group!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this June for something a little different at the Henry Watson Music Library — a relaxed\, beginner-friendly ukulele workshop. \nLed by tutor Jim Wallace\, this Ukulele Lesson is all about confidence\, connection\, and enjoying music together in a welcoming setting. \nFor 25 years\, Jim has been bringing his passionate music teaching experiences to venues across Manchester – and now he will be coming to Central Library for a evening of strumming and good company for folks of all abilities. \nWhether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or you’re tempted to try something new\, this workshop is open to complete beginners and rusty returners alike. No music reading required — and instruments are provided. \nPerfectly timed for an after-work drop-in\, expect a friendly\, low-pressure session where we’ll learn a few simple chords\, play familiar songs together\, and enjoy making music in a supportive small group. \nCome along\, give it a try\, and discover just how enjoyable making music can be. \nSmall group – limited places available. Tuesday 9 June\, 6pm-7pm.  \nInstruments provided – just bring yourself! \nIt’s never too late to play…  \nTickets are just ‘pay-what-you-can’. Book HERE.\nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/ukulele-lesson-small-group/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Libraries 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries. The award-winning festival\, supported by Arts Council England\, features a vibrant programme that highlights the library network’s full offer\, across wellbeing\, culture and creativity\, digital and information and reading. \nThe full programme for the Festival of Libraries 2025\, including event and activities at Central Library\, can be found on the Festival of Libraries website here.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/festival-of-libraries-2026/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T140000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Libraries: MMU Manchester Skill Map
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive activity connecting Manchester residents to skills\, opportunities and each other. Discover skills you can learn\, share knowledge and shape your future in this fun and engaging workshop. Find out more at https://rise.mmu.ac.uk \nFree – just drop in \nPlease consider making a donation here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/festival-of-libraries-mmu-manchester-skill-map/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T193000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling & Moving Image Showcase: A Schools Takeover
DESCRIPTION:This June\, Manchester Central Library hosts the showcase for SNE Studios Storytelling & Moving Image pilot – a programme delivered in partnership with St Peter’s RC High School and Manchester City of Literature.\nOver eight weeks\, students from St Peter’s have worked alongside professional creatives to understand the power of storytelling and narrative voice\, get hands on with cameras and editing software\, and transform poems by Manchester writers into short films of their own\, exploring themes of place\, belonging\, and community voice. \nThe evening presents the finished films to the public for the first time\, alongside an awards ceremony and a panel discussion\, co-hosted by SNE‘s Executive Director Baka Bah and a student\, and featuring representatives from Manchester Metropolitan University (RISE)\, St Peter’s RC High School\, and Blackmagic Design. \nThis is the proof of concept for a wider vision: an annual moving image and media literacy programme for young people\, built on the belief that the next generation of storytellers deserves the tools\, the training\, and the platform to tell their own stories. \nFREE TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/storytelling-moving-image-showcase-a-schools-takeover/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Culture,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T143000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Libraries: Lifelong Learning Summer Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Join Trafford and Stockport College Group for Summer Roadshow. Take part in hands-on\, interactive workshops where you can create your own floral buttonhole and jewellery\, design a personalised craft box and discover new opportunities at our Gateway to Lifelong Learning information session. Come along\, try something new\, and leave with a renewed passion for learning. \nFree – find out more and reserve a place on Eventbrite here or click ‘Book Now’ below. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/festival-of-libraries-lifelong-learning-summer-roadshow/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
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SUMMARY:Heartstone: KFOR AND KOSOVO +25 Event
DESCRIPTION:On June 12th\, the photo-documentary exhibition\, ‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’\, is at the centre of an extraordinary event being staged at Manchester Central Library as part of Manchester’s Festival of Libraries.\n\n\nProduced by internationally acclaimed photographer\, Nick Sidle\, covering the period 2000-1\, in the aftermath of the 1999 Kosova war\, the exhibition tells an uplifting visual story of the resilience of ordinary people recovering from a period of horrific ethnic cleansing and the role of the KFOR peacekeepers in bringing the stability and security from which peace followed. Many in the Greater Manchester region supported at the time with funds\, blankets\, toys and other items. \nThis event will bring together online for the first time some of the civilians pictured in the images\, who have been located 25 years later in Kosova\, and others who were part of this period in the North West and other parts of the UK. In Kosova\, the event is taking shape from the National Library of Kosova opened by Kosova’s Minister for Culture\, Saranda Bogujevci\, herself a survivor of the Podujeva Massacre and one of those evacuated to Manchester in 1999. \nAdmission is free and there is no booking required\, but please come early to be secure of a place at this event. \nHeader Photo by ©Nick Sidle.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/kfor-and-kosovo-25-event/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Festival of Libraries: MMU Manchester Skill Map
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive activity connecting Manchester residents to skills\, opportunities and each other. Discover skills you can learn\, share knowledge and shape your future in this fun and engaging workshop. Find out more at https://rise.mmu.ac.uk \nFree – just drop in \nPlease consider making a donation here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/festival-of-libraries-mmu-manchester-skill-map/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T124500
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SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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 end each session making a simple craft related to the story. \nSuitable for children aged 4-7 \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spanish-storytime-2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T143000
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SUMMARY:A Dance for my Foremothers
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to move and honor the powerful women who came before us with a dance experience full of soul and stories. \n\n\n\n\nDance has long brought people together and is a key part of the Baganda People of Uganda. This workshop explores how dance can challenge authoritarian rule\, focusing on how Baganda dances strengthen community and empowerment. \nCoordinated by Peninah Wampamba and Brenda Sempasa\, the session connects dance with politics\, health\, and decolonisation. Participants will also take part in the dancing themselves.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-dance-for-my-foremothers/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Привіт! Join our monthly Ukrainian storytelling sessions! Learn new words\, listen to stories in Ukrainian and English and have fun! Suitable for children aged 4 to 7. \nFree – just drop in.  \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-ukrainian-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION: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 to book in advance. First come first served. Suitable for ages 4 and above. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lego-club-2/
LOCATION:City Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:Choirs Manchester - Live Performance
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the Henry Watson Music Library for some exceptional choral music from: Choirs Manchester. \nChoirs Manchester are a collective of choirs running in Chorlton and Withington. They are all about singing to feel good and love nothing more than performing their original arrangements of current and classic tunes. They have performed yearly at the renowned Manchester 10k\, at Refuge\, Manchester and are consistently part of local community events in South Manchester such as Chorlton Arts Festival and for the charity Emmeline’s Pantry. \nChoirs Manchester are led by the talented Sarah Adams\, who among her many other accolades has conducted the Manchester’s Survivors’ Choir and performed alongside Take That. As a singer/songwriter of her own accord\, she has also performed in reputable venues across the city such as Band on the Wall\, Manchester Academy\, Bury Met\, Deaf Institute and been part of the ‘Live at Lunchtime’ series at Bridgewater Hall. \nSpeaking about Choirs Manchester and their concerts\, Sarah says: \n“I pride myself on creating a relaxed\, no pressure environment that is all about singing to feel good and my ability to encourage a sense of community during a session. It is an empowering activity\, not just for an individual but also for connecting people as a group.” \nThis June\, take a seat in the historic music library\, sit-back\, watch\, listen\, and immerse yourself in their uplifting vibe. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/choirs-manchester-live-performance/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Libraries Sunday Funday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Sunday opening as we celebrate the final day of Festival of Libraries 2026. Expect special performances\, music\, exhibitions\, craft sessions\, and lots of fun for all ages! \nFree entry – please drop in (face painting: £2 per child) \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/festival-of-libraries-sunday-funday-3/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260615T170000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Natalie Haynes
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT \nBestselling author and broadcaster Natalie Haynes returns to Manchester Literature Festival to discuss her powerful new novel No Friend to This House – an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea.   \nBased on Euripides’ classic tragedy\, No Friend to This House explores love\, vengeance\, power and survival\, as Medea faces an impossible choice that will change the course of her and her family’s lives. Known for her bold and compassionate retellings of Greek mythology\, Natalie brings fresh life to this ancient story\, placing one of literature’s most misunderstood women centre stage.  \nJoin us to see experienced broadcaster Natalie Haynes discuss her enduring passion for the classics and why these ancient stories continue to resonate so powerfully today.  \n‘It’s superb: sharp\, funny\, inventive\, powerfully humane…she is one of the most brilliant women in the media.’ Katherine Rundell  \n‘Muse\, sorceress\, high priestess\, Haynes is all of these\, but above all she is the consummate storyteller.’ Adam Rutherford  \n‘an illuminating and often thrilling work of feminist reclamation…Haynes creates an account of her maligned protagonist that is powerfully affecting in its complexity.’ Guardian  \nNatalie Haynes is a Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster. She is the author of novels The Amber Fury\, The Children of Jocasta\, a feminist retelling of the Oedipus and Antigone stories; A Thousand Ships\, a retelling of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective and Stone Blind\, a re-telling of the Medusa story. Her non-fiction books include The Ancient Guide to Modern Life; Pandora’s Jar about the women in Greek myths and Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth.  \nShe has written and presented eleven series of BBC Radio 4’s Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics and is celebrated for bringing Greek myth and classical history to a wide contemporary audience.  \nA Manchester Literature Festival event supported by Library Live.  \nBooking tickets here Natalie Haynes | Manchester Literature Festival or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-natalie-haynes/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Access Creative College presents ‘Live In The Library’
DESCRIPTION:The Henry Watson Music Library invites you to experience ‘Live In The Library’\, a brand new showcase event in collaboration with the Access Creative College. \n\nAs one of the city’s most respected music institutions\, Access Creative College will be taking over the music library with a series of special live performances from its current crop of talented musicians. \n\nAn unmissable opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow\, from the comfort of your library\, this FREE daytime event will showcase performances from a wide range of rising talents across the college\, including intimate sets from solo singers to frenetic full band arrangements. \nFollowing the success of their inaugural launch event in the Spring\, the 2026 cohort will be rounding the Summer term off with a bang. Full line-up TBC.\n\nThe event is open to the public\, and completely free to attend. See you down the front!\n \nFree – please drop in \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/live-music-access-creative-college-presents-live-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260615T193000
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SUMMARY:Launch gig: AnaKi
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 15 June\, rising North-west star AnaKi will launch her latest single with an intimate live show and listening party at the Henry Watson Music Library.  \nAnaKi isa Manchester based singer-songwriter\, who blends her faith with honest lyrics to bring people to a posture of introspection. \nThe new single she will be premiering\, “Lord Don’t”\, is a prayer that requests for grounding as the world keeps spinning\, trying to take her in many directions. \nAt this special launch event\, attendees can expect live performances of AnaKi’s acclaimed previous singles\, a few covers\, and perhaps even a preview of a brand new song yet to be debuted. \nExpect an intimate\, memorable and soulful night to remember. \nThis event is FREE. Reserve a ticket via Eventbrite here to ensure a place\, or please pop-by on the evening. \nPlease support our cultural programme by donating at our cash or contactless donation boxes\, or online.\n \nListen to more by Anaki here:
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/launch-gig-anaki/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. \nLearn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. \nOpen to all levels. \nBook your free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986065030971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/talk-english-circles-2026-02-03/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
CREATED:20260605T103907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T103907Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Access Creative College presents ‘Live In The Library’
DESCRIPTION:The Henry Watson Music Library invites you to experience ‘Live In The Library’\, a brand new showcase event in collaboration with the Access Creative College. \n\nAs one of the city’s most respected music institutions\, Access Creative College will be taking over the music library with a series of special live performances from its current crop of talented musicians. \n\nAn unmissable opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow\, from the comfort of your library\, this FREE daytime event will showcase performances from a wide range of rising talents across the college\, including intimate sets from solo singers to frenetic full band arrangements. \nFollowing the success of their inaugural launch event in the Spring\, the 2026 cohort will be rounding the Summer term off with a bang. Full line-up TBC.\n\nThe event is open to the public\, and completely free to attend. See you down the front!\n \nFree – please drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation to support our cultural programme if you can\, either online or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/live-music-access-creative-college-presents-live-in-the-library-2/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought 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 aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T130849Z
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SUMMARY:Woodshed Collective - Live at the Library!
DESCRIPTION:Jazz quartet to perform a special lunchtime set at the Henry Watson Music Library this June. \n\n\n\n\nWoodshed Collective is unified by a shared passion for performing and composing jazz in its many forms. \nThe band takes its inspiration from traditional artists such as Charlie Parker\, Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderley\, aiming to develop their own sound based on the trademark sounds of these artists. \nThe collective consists of Olli Bonada on the piano\, saxophonist David Sotunde\, experienced bassist Darren Randle and drummer Luke Komlosy. \nThe quartet is looking forward to bringing their sound to Central Library’s Henry Watson Music Library for a special lunchtime show\, with their one-hour setlist includes upcoming original single ‘Spiralling’ as well as classic standards such as ‘Take the “A” Train’ and ‘My Favorite Things’. \nPurchase ‘pay-what-you-can’ tickets on Eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below. \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/woodshed-collective-live-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T143000
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SUMMARY:Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group to practice your English and meet new friends. Suitable for adults.  \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conversation-club/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Handling Tables)
CATEGORIES:Culture,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T113000
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SUMMARY:Little Reads
DESCRIPTION:Brought 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 aged 2 – 6\, but all family members are welcome. \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/little-reads-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T123000
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Aged 12 – 16 and love reading? Join our teen book club. \n\n\nWe don’t have a set text we simply come together to chat about what we have read over the last month. At the same time\, we might do a craft\, zine making\, make a reading journal or bookmark etc. \nWe are a friendly and inclusive group all about reading for pleasure\, no judgment on what anyone is reading\, from romance to non-fiction\, paperback\, eBook or audio book. We just love talking about books. \nYou will find us downstairs (or via the lift to the lower ground floor) and we will be on the tables near the children’s library. \n\nFree – reserve a spot on Eventbrite here \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/new-teen-book-club/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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SUMMARY:Persian Calligraphy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a community Persian Calligraphy taster session led by Iranian artist Sareh Moradi. This welcoming workshop invites participants to come together and explore the beauty of calligraphy through shared creativity. Guided by Sareh\, you will learn the basics of traditional lettering\, experiment with ink and reed pens\, and connect with others in a relaxed\, supportive environment. Open to all levels\, the session offers a chance to experience the joy of making art as a community. \nFree entry – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/persian-calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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SUMMARY:Refugee Week Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special day of events celebrating the contributions\, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Experience a community Persian Calligraphy taster session led by Iranian artist Sareh Moradi\, join storytime sessions\, and much more. \nProgramme \n\n\nPersian Calligraphy workshop \n11am-1pm \n\n\nLower Ground Floor \n\n\nWe are hosting a community Persian Calligraphy taster session led by Iranian artist Sareh Moradi. This welcoming workshop invites participants to come together and explore the beauty of calligraphy through shared creativity. Guided by Sareh\, you will learn the basics of traditional lettering\, experiment with ink and reed pens\, and connect with others in a relaxed\, supportive environment. Open to all levels\, the session offers a chance to experience the joy of making art as a community. \n\n\n\nStorytimes \n\n\n1-2pm Arabic \n\n\n3-4pm Farsi \n\n\nChildren’s Library \n\n\nListen to stories and songs in English and other languages. Suitable for 4-7 year-olds. \n\n\n\n\n\nFree entry – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/refugee-week-celebrations/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Arabic Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Central Library’s Children Library to hear stories and sing songs in Arabic and English.\n\nLearn new words and make new friends! Suitable for children aged 4-7. Free – just drop in. \nFree – drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/arabic-storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day Gig: Greater Manchester Voices choir
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Make Music Day 2026\, the Greater Manchester Voices choir will be performing a very special set in the Henry Watson Music Library.  \nThe Greater Manchester Voices is a lively community choir based in South Manchester\, built on three simple foundations: Singing\, Smiling and Socialising. \nFounded by Musical Director Ollie Mills in 2011\, the choir are going strong in their 15th year. Meeting every Thursday at St Nicholas Church\, Kingsway they have a reputation for belting out anything from pop and show tunes\, to jazz and classical\, and even a little world music. \nWith an “everyone welcome” attitude\, the encouraging group is made up of four vocal sections who enthusiastically rehearse all year round. The result is a choir with luscious harmonies and ambitious vocal arrangements. \nTaking place on Saturday 20th June\, this FREE afternoon concert at Central Library\, is titled “Summer Songs In The City”. The show will mark their first public outing in Manchester city centre and the group are excited to share their joy of singing with a new audience. \nVisitors can expect Bowie\, Fleetwood Mac\, Coldplay\, Lloyd-Webber\, traditional African songs and even a sea shanty…. \nFree – just drop in! \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/make-music-day-gig-greater-manchester-voices-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T160000
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Festival Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with Chinese Music Classroom at Chetham’s School of Music. Learn about this traditional Chinese holiday by making your own mugwort sachet and designing your own kite during this fun and engaging workshop. Suitable for children. \nFree – please drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/dragon-boat-festival-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T173414
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SUMMARY:Talk English Circles
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Central Library to practise speaking English and meet other people. \nLearn English\, build skills and step into ESOL with this programme funded by Economic Activity Trailblazer and Manchester Adult Education. \nOpen to all levels. \nBook your free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986065030971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/talk-english-circles-2026-02-03/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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