What's on

An Evening with A.F. Steadman

Performance Space

Join us for what promises to be a brilliant Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of Skandar and the Spirit War, the fifth and final book in the […]

Half and Half Scarves

Lower Ground Floor

Join us at Central Library for a collaborative and fun session led by the National Football Museum! Half & half scarves tell a story of rivalries, friendships, big matches, and […]

Wonderland Sunday Funday at Central Library!

Not quite ready for the end of the holidays? Join us at Central Library for a special end-of-summer extravaganza brought to you by Z-Arts and Manchester Libraries! *FULL PROGRAMME* Yoga […]

Japan Week

Performance Space

Join us for Japan Week to learn more about leading Japanese destinations from EXPO 2025 in Osaka, as well as hidden gems that will inspire your next visit. You can […]

Recurring

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. Free - drop in. Please make a […]

From Page to Stage: 20 Years of Manchester Literature Festival

Wolfson Reading Room

Feast your eyes on two decades of literary magic with From Page to Stage, a photographic exhibition celebrating Manchester Literature Festival’s 20th anniversary.  This intimate collection of photos charts the Festival’s […]

An Evening with Kathy Reichs

Performance Space

​Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs for a rare visit to the UK to celebrate over 25 years of her bestselling series. ​Best known as the inspiration behind Fox Television's longest-running […]

Time Travellers Tea Room

Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories Hub

Join Manchester Hstories for Time Travellers Tea Room, a monthly gathering where we explore the personal stories, memories and everyday objects that shape Manchester’s rich and diverse heritage. These relaxed […]

Central Library’s Big Language Celebration

Performance Space

Do you speak more than one language? Want to find out more about the languages spoken in Manchester? Then join us for an engaging exploration of our foreign language archives, […]