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SUMMARY:Cultural Masterplanning - How Manchester changed the way we make cities
DESCRIPTION:A major new exhibition at Manchester Central Library explores the process of Cultural Masterplanning and how creative interventions in urban spaces undergoing redevelopment can reconnect fragmented places with their past and allow us to look to a dynamic shared future. These playful interactions change how transformation feels and help us involved and  that change is happening with us\, not to us. \nShowcased across the Exhibition Hall and Wolfson Reading Room at Central Library from April to September 2026 are glimpses of buried histories of lives and industry which sparked curiosity and conversation about places in transition such as Ancoats\, Central Library itself and Mayfield Depot\, as well as examples from Glasgow and London. \nCitizen Manchester takes a deep dive into the extraordinary transformation of Central Library and Town Hall Extension\, Manchester’s historic twin treasures whose restoration began in 2014 and continues to lead the city’s rebirth as a global icon blending heritage and innovation. Citizen Manchester records and celebrates the creation of the first ever Modern City. From April to August 2026 Central Library’s Exhibition Hall and First Floor corridors of Central Library will feature photographs and artefacts from the transformation\, allowing viewers a close-up look at the rich patina and textures captured within the walls of these beloved spaces. \nThe Lost World of Mayfield has returned to the First Floor Reading Room of Central Library\, showcasing archival treasures from Mayfield\, the area now transformed by a thriving green space including a brand-new public park and the transformed Mayfield Depot. This area behind Manchester’s Piccadilly Station was formerly a wasteland whose industrial heritage was largely forgotten so much that few locals knew its original name.  Currently on show are artefacts and images from the Mayfield Pattern Book\, Graham’s Dye Recipe Book and the Mayfield Grit Walk story cards which uncover the history of Thomas Hoyle and Sons Calico Printing Works and the dwellings and bathhouse which served the residents and workers following its demise. \nThe Cultural Masterplanning exhibition has been curated by Sam Hallas and produced by Dan Dubowitz of FLEX Manchester School of Architecture in collaboration with Manchester City Council\, Archives+\, and Manchester Art Gallery. It can be viewed in the Exhibition Hall at Central Library until the end of June 2026 and continues on the First Floor and Reading Room with Citizen Manchester\, Grit Walks and the Lost World of Mayfield on display until the end of September 2026. \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/cultural-masterplanning-how-manchester-changed-the-way-we-make-cities/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Manchester Bomb 1996: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Manchester IRA explosion
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Archives+ presents archive material\, photographs and film footage from the Archives+ collections to remember the day when time stood still for the city. This exhibition captures Manchester’s drive to recover and rebuild\, aided by the extraordinary wave of support from people\, communities and institutions across the region and the world. \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/manchester-bomb-1996-commemorating-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-manchester-ira-explosion/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:South Manchester Camera Club 2026 Exhibition of Members’ Images
DESCRIPTION:SMCC welcomes everyone to visit Manchester Central library to view a wide selection of members’ images. Pictures have been captured across a wide section of our members representing their individual skill\, technique and style. \nSMCC is an active\, friendly and progressive photography club offering a wide range of speakers\, outings and events. \nThe Club was formed in June 1952 by a group of friends in Didsbury\, led by Fred Veal FRPS\, FRSA\, the Club’s first President. The aim of the Club was to encourage “good friendship through photography” which is now the Club’s motto. \nThe club has a mentoring scheme for Club members by setting up small interest groups. These groups are each led by a couple of experienced leaders and cover Landscape\, People\, Urban/Street\, Macro Photography\, Astro Photography and a Basic Skills group. \nEach group arranges its own practical outings and review sessions\, where images are shared within the groups and constructive and supportive critique is given to help members improve their photography. Members can join as many groups as they want and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. \nFor more information\, please contact www.smcc.org.uk \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/south-manchester-camera-club-exhibition/
LOCATION:First Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T170000
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SUMMARY:In Her Colours
DESCRIPTION:View the 2026 Women Into Visual Arts and Enterprise exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of women artists from Nigeria and Salford\, plus the finalists from their local women’s arts competition. \nDelivered by Langworthy Cornerstone Association Ltd in partnership with Collabo2Succeed CIC\, the exhibition showcases empowering artistic journeys\, from beginner workshops to final exhibition display and artwork sales. \nFree associated community event on Monday 13 July\, 11am–2pm. \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/in-her-colours/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Queer Up North 1992–2002: Celebrating Manchester's LGBTQ+ Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Explore bold and beautiful material from Queer Up North 1992–2002. Established in 1992 by Tanja Farman and Gavin Barlow as part of the original Manchester Festival\, Queer Up North quickly became a beacon for queer culture\, drawing artists and audiences from across the globe. Over its first decade\, the festival showcased groundbreaking performances and played a pivotal role in shaping Manchester’s identity as an inclusive and vibrant LGBTQIA+ city. \nIn late 2024\, Queer Up North 1992–2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ Heritage was awarded funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, with additional support from The Granada Foundation. This funding marked a significant milestone in preserving Manchester’s rich LGBTQIA+ heritage\, focusing on the Queer Up North festivals held between 1992 and 2002. \nAll items on display\, unless otherwise stated\, are drawn from the Queer Up North collection held at Manchester Central Library. You can also listen to a fascinating series of oral histories about the festival in our Sound & Vision pods. \nSpecial thanks to Archives+. \nPhoto credit: Pamela Sneed \nFree – drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/queer-up-north-1992-2002-celebrating-manchesters-lgbtq-heritage/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:In the ordinary\, there is always the extraordinary
DESCRIPTION:As a working-class artist and photographer\, Tricia Ashworth has always been fascinated by what society deems ordinary. The beauty\, the nuances\, humour\, strength and steeliness of everyday life in the ordinary. This exhibition of portraits\, from the north-west and beyond\, explores and celebrates the extraordinary. \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/in-the-ordinary-there-is-always-the-extraordinary/
LOCATION:Ground Floor (Oculus Area)
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:The Manchester Pop Trail – Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A pop-up exhibition celebrating the city’s musical heritage through Paul Wilde’s original artwork and research. \nThe Manchester Pop Trail offers a visual record of the city’s musical evolution\, through the creative work of writer\, historian and artist Paul Wilde. Spanning genres from the Blues to Punk and Britpop\, this exhibition traces the city’s popular music story – exploring not only the artists who became household names\, but also the forgotten rehearsal rooms\, dancehalls\, clubs\, and community spaces that shaped Manchester’s sound. Many of these stories stretch back as far as 1929\, forming a timeline of popular music that has never been fully mapped. \nThe Origins of the Project \nPaul’s father\, Geoff Wilde\, was a respected local musician who performed in several Manchester bands and famously shared the same bill as The Beatles at the Cavern Club in 1961. Shaped by the music that filled his home and the stories shared by his father\, this early connection to musical history became the spark for a lifelong fascination with the hidden rock ’n’ roll landmarks beneath our noses. \nPaul began meticulously researching and illustrating the historic venues\, people\, and cultural milestones of Greater Manchester that have received little formal documentation and are at risk of disappearing from public memory. Over the years\, Paul’s instinct to preserve what others overlooked grew into a personal mission. \nEngaging the Public with the Story \nThis mission took public form through The Manchester Pop Trail\, Paul’s long-running column in the Manchester Evening News. Week after week\, he researched\, wrote\, and illustrated the city’s musical evolution\, creating a visual record that blended journalism\, heritage\, and art. His hand-drawn illustrations – later developed into ceramic artworks – offered a tactile way to “hold” the city’s music story\, turning research into objects that preserve memory. \nPaul’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. His work has been recognised and supported by leading figures from Manchester’s music community\, including Peter Hook\, Graham Gouldman\, and Graham Nash. He was also presented with a certificate for “keeping the 60s music alive” by members of bands such as The Hollies\, Herman’s Hermits\, and The Dreamers – a testament to the cultural value of his research and the authenticity of his storytelling. \nThe exhibition grew out of a connection made through Time Travellers Tea Room\, Manchester Histories’ community coffee morning where people come together to share stories\, explore the city’s heritage and meet others with an interest in Manchester’s past. After writer\, historian and artist Paul Wilde shared the Manchester Pop Trail with the group\, facilitated by Yussuf M’Rabty\, conversations continued and developed into this exhibition at Manchester Histories Hub. \nThis exhibition marks an opportunity to bring together historians\, musicians\, supporters\, and anyone who believes Manchester’s music story deserves a permanent home. Through this collection of illustrations\, ceramics\, and research\, Paul hopes to encourage conversation about the city’s musical legacy and the case for a permanent Manchester Music Museum – one that preserves and celebrates this history for future generations. \nMeet the Artist!  \nJoin Paul Wilde to view the exhibition\, find out more about the project and share your stories with him: \n\nThursday 3rd September (opening event) – 6-8pm\nSaturday 5th September – 10-2pm\nWednesday 9th September – 10-2pm\nWednesday 16th September – 10-2pm\nWednesday 23rd September – 10-2pm\n\nIf you would like to meet Paul outside of these dates and times\, please contact him at wildecartoons@btinternet.com. You can also find Paul on Instagram and Facebook. \nFree exhibition – 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/the-manchester-pop-trail-exhibition/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground Floor – Manchester Histories Hub
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns for September: Listen Here \nA Wythenshawe Forum Library – Creative Space Special\, featuring actor Andrew Ellis\, Music Evermore\, Paint Pots\, Ken’s Keep Fit Class\, Wythenshawe Youth Theatre. \nPlus\, an exclusive interview with acclaimed author\, Tony Fletcher and much more! \nTune in now here!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-the-manchester-libraries-podcast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270102T170000
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SUMMARY:Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary of the brief visit of the Prussian court architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) to Manchester on July 17 1826. \nDuring his ‘English’ journey Schinkel was brought into direct contact with the industrial progress of Britain in many sites across the country. In Manchester\, and specifically in Ancoats\, he saw an industrial town developing at full spate. As Nikolaus Pevsner described it Schinkel ‘had never seen anything like that\, and indeed could not have seen it anywhere else’. \nThe exhibition compares six of Schinkel’s buildings in Berlin with six similar contemporary buildings in Manchester\, by the architects Charles Barry (1795 – 1860)\, Francis Goodwin (1784-1835) and the anonymous ‘mere foremen’ (as Schinkel described them) who were building the mills and warehouses that were in his view ‘nothing but monstrous masses of red brick … without any trace of architecture …’ \nThere will also be a special talk about this exhibition in the Performance Space on 30 September – see event details here \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/schinkel-in-manchester-1826-2026/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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