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SUMMARY:Polish Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our fun and interactive storytelling session in Polish! We will listen to stories in Polish and English. \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \nFree – 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/polish-storytime/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family,Monthly event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T193000
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SUMMARY:2hr DJ/Music Production Workshop at Central Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on DJ and music production workshop at Central Library. \nHosted by tutor Niah Jemijog\, this 2 hour session is designed to be an accessible\, creative\, and engaging tutorial for all experience levels. \nThis small group session will cover the fundamentals of beat making\, mixing\, and live looping/DJ performance\, using industry-standard tools like Ableton Live\, MIDI Controllers and live instruments. \nThe workshop will take a multi-genre approach\, encouraging participants to explore and create across styles such as hip hop\, electronic\, house\, experimental\, and more. \nThe focus will be on building confidence\, developing practical skills\, and giving people the tools to start honing their musical intuition and creating their own music straight away. \nWith a strong emphasis on inclusion\, creativity\, and real-world application\, this group session in the Henry Watson Music Library on the first floor will be suitable for all ages and abilities. \nTickets are limited\, so be quick! \nBook tickets here or click on ‘Book Now’ below and ‘pay-what-you can’.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/2hr-dj-music-production-workshop-at-central-library/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T170000
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SUMMARY:Stereo Listening Booth - LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:A special matinee show from the Manchester electronic act LIVE from the Henry Watson Music Library. \n\n\n\nEllesmere Port resident Patrick Oakford and Manchester’s Travis Eagle write and perform original electronic / dance / trance / club soundscapes under the name Stereo Listening Booth. \nReviewing the debut album ‘Disko Noir’\, Louder than War magazine described the experience as ‘somewhere between a less sleazy Soft Cell and more interesting New Order’. \nThe band’s mission statement is a simple one: ‘nothing ruled out\, nothing ruled in’. \nStereo Listening Booth will be performing live at selective venues throughout the year\, with an exclusive performance right here in the Henry Watson Music Library at Central Library. \nSpecial guests TBC – watch this space. \nBook tickets and make a donation on Eventbrite here or ‘Book Now’ below \nAll donations go to the Manchester Libraries Trust (registered charity number: 1150161). \n \nWatch / listen to “99 Otago St” here:  \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/stereo-listening-booth-live/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190531
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SUMMARY:Italian Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly morning sessions are interactive and fun\, involving a blend of themed stories\, rhymes\, and a final craft activity. Learn new phrases whilst gesturing\, chanting\, and singing. We can’t wait to meet you! \nSuitable for children aged 4–7. \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/italian-storytime/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T092836Z
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SUMMARY:French Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Central Library’s French Storytime session.\n\nListen to stories in French and English\, learn new words and make new friends! \nSuitable for children aged 4-7. \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
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/french-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T160000
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SUMMARY:Mandarin Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our Mandarin Storytime. We will share the stories in Mandarin\, then English. Have fun and learn new words! Suitable for children aged 4–7. \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/mandarin-storytime/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260726T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190531
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday - Manchester Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Manchester Day 2026.  \n¡Hola! Manchester – get ready for colour\, creativity and a Catalan twist as our city comes together for its biggest day of the year. \n\nThis year’s Manchester Day celebrates our city’s cultural links with Barcelona. Following Manchester’s appearance at Barcelona’s La Mercè festival in 2025\, artists from the city will return the visit. For the first time\, international talent will bring high‑energy performances and a taste of Catalan culture to Manchester. \n\n\nAlongside the international line-up\, this year’s event also includes a book-inspired theme. As part of the National Year of Reading\, storytelling and imagination will be woven through the parade and performances. \nThe storytelling will continue at Central Library as book characters come to life! take a magical journey to Narnia\, take a ride in the glass lift (or elevator!) with Willy Wonka\, and avoid being recruited by Captain Hook to join his motley crew! \nExpect special performances\, exhibitions\, craft sessions\, and lots of fun for all ages! \n\n \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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SUMMARY:Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:TheatreMCR presents The Comedy of Errors: a compact hour-long slapstick rollercoaster ride of Shakespeare’s most ridiculous comedy. \nExpect comic capers\, original music and acapella singing from the talented ensemble in the beautiful wood panelled setting of the Henry Watson Music Library. \nShakespeare’s classic comedy will be performed live at Central Library’s Henry Watson Music Library at these dates and times as follows: \nTuesday 4 August @ 6pm \nThursday 6 August @ 6pm \nSaturday 8 August @ 1pm + 3pm \nTickets are simply ‘pay-what-you can’. Available below\, or via Eventbrite here.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nInstagram: theatre.mcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/theatre-the-comedy-of-errors/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T190000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:TheatreMCR presents The Comedy of Errors: a compact hour-long slapstick rollercoaster ride of Shakespeare’s most ridiculous comedy. \nExpect comic capers\, original music and acapella singing from the talented ensemble in the beautiful wood panelled setting of the Henry Watson Music Library. \nShakespeare’s classic comedy will be performed live at Central Library’s Henry Watson Music Library at these dates and times as follows: \nTuesday 4 August @ 6pm \nThursday 6 August @ 6pm \nSaturday 8 August @ 1pm + 3pm \nTickets are simply ‘pay-what-you can’. Available below\, or via Eventbrite here.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nInstagram: theatre.mcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/theatre-the-comedy-of-errors/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T140000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:TheatreMCR presents The Comedy of Errors: a compact hour-long slapstick rollercoaster ride of Shakespeare’s most ridiculous comedy. \nExpect comic capers\, original music and acapella singing from the talented ensemble in the beautiful wood panelled setting of the Henry Watson Music Library. \nShakespeare’s classic comedy will be performed live at Central Library’s Henry Watson Music Library at these dates and times as follows: \nTuesday 4 August @ 6pm \nThursday 6 August @ 6pm \nSaturday 8 August @ 1pm + 3pm \nTickets are simply ‘pay-what-you can’. Available below\, or via Eventbrite here.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nInstagram: theatre.mcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/theatre-the-comedy-of-errors/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T160000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:TheatreMCR presents The Comedy of Errors: a compact hour-long slapstick rollercoaster ride of Shakespeare’s most ridiculous comedy. \nExpect comic capers\, original music and acapella singing from the talented ensemble in the beautiful wood panelled setting of the Henry Watson Music Library. \nShakespeare’s classic comedy will be performed live at Central Library’s Henry Watson Music Library at these dates and times as follows: \nTuesday 4 August @ 6pm \nThursday 6 August @ 6pm \nSaturday 8 August @ 1pm + 3pm \nTickets are simply ‘pay-what-you can’. Available below\, or via Eventbrite here.  \nAll donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nInstagram: theatre.mcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/theatre-the-comedy-of-errors/2026-08-08/2/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T233000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190531
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Music Making: Access All Ages Creative Community Hub
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Music Making invites you to join our age inclusive creative sessions\, designed to bring communities together. Every session will include opportunities to get creative through music\, art\, poetry\, movement\, storytelling\, and meaningful conversations that bring people together. Held in the beautiful Henry Watson Music Library within Manchester Central Library\, the sessions are relaxed\, flexible\, accessible and welcoming to everyone. \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/intergenerational-music-making-access-all-ages-creative-community-hub/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190531
CREATED:20260323T124607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130833Z
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SUMMARY:The Puppet Folk Experience!
DESCRIPTION:The Puppet Folk Experience is a joyful live show combining acoustic music and beautifully crafted puppetry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManchester Libraries are so excited to welcome the wonderful Puppet Folk Experience to Central Library this August. It’s going to be the most sensational\, inspirational\, celebrational show!! \nThe Puppet Folk Experience is a joyful live show combining acoustic music and beautifully crafted puppetry. \nMusician Andy and puppeteer Liam bring songs\, characters\, and playful storytelling together in a performance full of humour\, nostalgia\, and warmth. Featuring lively banjo-led music and an ensemble of expressive puppet characters\, the show celebrates the charm of classic puppetry and musical storytelling. \nThe Puppet Folk Experience delights audiences young and old with a performance that is heartfelt\, imaginative\, and full of fun. \nDoors opem 6.30pm \nPerformance starts 7pm \nCafe and bar will be open all evening. \nTickets are only £5 plus booking fee. There is also a buy 4 tickets for the price of 3 offer! \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-puppet-folk-experience/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T170000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents An Evening with Mieko Kawakami
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unmissable evening with one of Japan’s most celebrated young novelists.   \nThe Booker-shortlisted author of Heaven and Breasts and Eggs\, Mieko Kawakami makes a rare visit to the UK to launch Sisters in Yellow\, a gripping\, stylish noir set in Tokyo’s shadowy underbelly.   \nHana is fifteen\, hopeful and living in a tiny Tokyo apartment with her mother\, with no money and no security. Then Kimiko enters her life – a bright\, magnetic force who offers escape. Together they open Lemon\, a shabby bar that becomes a fragile haven of friendship\, independence and possibility. For a moment\, Hana feels invincible. In the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya however\, nothing is as it seems\, and hope can quickly turn to danger.   \nTwenty years later\, Kimiko stands trial for a shocking crime\, and Hana must confront her own past and its devastating consequences.  \nDark\, hypnotic and utterly compelling\, Sisters in Yellow confirms Mieko Kawakami as one of the great writers of her generation.  Join us as she discusses sisterhood\, betrayal and the stories that haunt us.  \n‘This is not the Japan you find in novels about cats\, cafés and bookshops. Kawakami draws back this cosy façade to reveal the grimy reality underneath — and she does it with consummate style. With Sisters in Yellow\, she proves she is still the most exciting Japanese novelist at work today’ The Times  \n‘I can never forget the sense of pure astonishment I felt when I first read Mieko Kawakami’ Haruki Murakami  \nMieko Kawakami is the acclaimed author of the internationally best-selling novel Breasts and Eggs\, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and one of Time’s Best 10 Books of 2020. Her other novels\, translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd\, include Heaven\, shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize\, and All the Lovers in the Night. In 2024\, Sisters in Yellow won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature in Japan. Her books\, translated into over forty languages\, are known for their insights into the female body\, and philosophical questions surrounding gender\, class\, and ethics in modern society. Born in Osaka\, Kawakami lives in Tokyo\, Japan.  \nA Manchester Literature Festival event supported by Library Live.  \nBooking tickets here or ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-an-evening-with-mieko-kawakami/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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