Crime Central
Performance SpaceBringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country - the big names are all coming to Manchester! […]
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Architecture for the People – Exhibition
First Floor Exhibition HallArchitecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003 For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing […]
Sanctuary, now and then: asylum, migrant rights and anti-deportation in Britain since the 1980s
Performance SpaceSanctuary movements have long been a part of the movement for migrant rights in Britain, but the meaning of sanctuary and the forms it has taken have varied dramatically. This […]
Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
AIU Race Relations CentreJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect, preserve, and share the stories that matter most. 🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter […]
Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Join us as we host activities for the UK’s largest Animation Festival, dedicated to celebrating the animated art form. The festival brings one of the UK’s biggest animation hubs together […]
Full Volume Podcast: Tynah Matembe + Cole Stacey
In its penultimate edition of 2025, Full Volume is back with another treasure trove of library-related gold. This month, host Alan Lynch sits down with award-winning money coach, global speaker […]
NEW! Manga Appreciation Club
Lower Ground FloorAre you a manga fan? Never read a manga before but want to see what the whole fuss is about? Either way, this group is for you! Share your passion, […]
Teen Book Club
Teen Library (Lower Ground Floor)Age 13 -16 and love books? Want to read more and chat about books? Join Central Library Teen Book Club! Discover your next favourite read, share recommendations and join book […]
French Storytime
Children's LibraryJoin us for French Storytime to listen to stories in French and English, learn new words and make new friends!. Suitable for children aged 4-7 Free - please drop in […]
Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
AIU Race Relations CentreJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect, preserve, and share the stories that matter most. 🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter […]
Cole Stacey – Live
Performance SpaceCole Stacey performs his debut album live in the magnificent Manchester Central Library, part of a series of 5 concerts in truly remarkable places. Immerse yourself in this remarkable space […]
Stroboscopic Synergy
Henry Watson Music LibraryPhotographer Tracey Welch and five musicians from diverse musical backgrounds come together in an exploration of photography and music. A fascinating collaborative project and exhibition, inspiring new connections, shared experience […]
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