When did the popular ‘GAY’ LGBT+/Human Rights Campaign really start? 1964 North-Western Homosexual Law Reform Committee 1966 Compton's Cafeteria riot 1967 Passing of the Sexual Offences Act 1968 The Stonewall […]
The news has the power to make or break elections, to change the course of history or to alter our perspective on the city and country we live in. We […]
‘Art Thou in Darkness? Mind it not for if thou dost, it will fill thee more…...’ - James Naylor (17th century Quaker) 'Feeding the Darkness' is a 65-minute immersive performance […]
Join us in the oculus area on the ground floor for this short concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Inspired by birdsong, ‘Songbird’ is […]
Virtual Lab are holding a talk on Wednesday as part of the Digital Festival. Join the dots between immersive technologies, blockchain and the metaverse in a talk by Dr Jessica […]
Join us at Manchester Central Library for the launch of Okechukwu Nzelu's new book HERE AGAIN NOW. About this event We're delighted to be working with Blackwells Books to host […]
A CELEBRATION OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS IN MANCHESTER Wednesday 16th March - Cath Staincliffe, Joseph Knox and Karen Woods. Thursday 17th March - Mandasue Heller, Alex Caan, Chris Simms […]
SOLD OUT Manchester Libraries Crime Festival After Dark Entertainment present: An Invitation to Murder Will you find a body in the library? When famous golden age detectives are invited to […]
Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry. Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries. Next event: Tues 22nd March, 6.00pm (doors 5.30pm) with special guest Mantz Yorke. […]
The exhibition tells the story of the Together Trust’s 150-year history in Manchester and the north west. It charts the development of this disability charity from its origins as a […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of local artist Lorraine Rudyard. Lorraine creates three-dimensional sculptures using recycled materials and vintage finds. Her work is colourful, humorous, warm and engaging, and reflects […]
Pop in to Central Library for cracking creativity. Make some spring and Easter themed crafts to celebrate the start of spring. Suitable for families with children under 12. Free - […]
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.
