Little Reads
Children's LibraryBrought 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 […]
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Film Club
Performance SpaceJoin us for themed crafts and showcased books linked to this month’s film. The club is free to join, and we may even have popcorn! Bring the family for a […]
Poppycock
Henry Watson Music LibraryPoppycock, featuring Una Baines, perform their album 'Magic Mothers' (one of Louder Than War's Top 100 albums of 2024), alongside artwork by Pascal le Gras and Suzanne Smith. Band on […]
NEW! Ukrainian Storytime
Lwr Ground floor - City LibraryПривіт! 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. Free - just […]
Word Central with Guest Poet Griot Gabriel!
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Tuesday 28th January, 6.00pm – 7.45pm, at Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD. Doors open 5.40pm and free entry. […]
Hispanic Film Club: Todo sobre mi madre / All about my mother
Performance SpaceJoin us for our first monthly Hispanic Film Club at Central Library, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes, celebrating Hispanic cinema with a diverse line-up of films that explore resilience, identity […]
Conversation Club
Ground Floor (Handling Tables)Would you like to improve your English conversation skills? Join our friendly group, improve your English, and meet new friends. Suitable for adults. For more information email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk Free - […]
Reasons to Rebel: Looking Back at the 1980s
Performance SpaceSheila Rowbotham will discuss her book, 'Reasons to Rebel'. In this memoir she recounts her experiences of putting feminist thinking into practice in her job at the left-wing Greater London […]
Lights, Camera, Pride! LGBTQ+ History Month Film Night
Performance SpaceTo celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month we’re hosting a film night where you get to decide the film we watch. The LGBTQIA+ Staff Network will be turning the Central Library Performance […]
International Film Screening Night
Performance SpaceWelcome to the Manchester Central Library International Film Society! We’re thrilled to have you join us for the very first edition of our film club. Our inaugural screening will take […]
Black British Book Festival Manchester
The Black British Book Festival is set to return to Manchester Central Library next year following a successful event at Manchester Central Library in September 2023. The festival will bring […]
LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL 2025
Performance SpaceLove Stories Etc… launched in 2024 with a one-day festival held at Manchester Central Library, with panels, workshops and book signings, aimed at encouraging romance readers to discover new authors. […]
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