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SUMMARY:Library Lovers Scheme - Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to participate in Manchester Libraries Trust’s upcoming focus group? \nTogether we’ll explore and discuss the Library Lovers membership scheme and Manchester Libraries Trust work supporting cultural\, educational and archives projects across all of Manchester’s libraries. Your input will help inform how the scheme is re-developed and re-vamped. \nAs a thank you for taking part\, the event will start with a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Central Library building\, giving you the chance to see some of the Trust funded archives work and hidden spaces not normally accessible to the general public! \nFree – booking essential \nTo express your interest in attending this event\, please email manchesterlibrariestrust@outlook.com before Wednesday 25 Feb.  \nPlaces are limited\, so we will contact you to confirm your place and provide further details.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lovers-scheme-focus-group/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coffee and a relaxed chat as we reflect on Remembrance Day. Expect presentations from the North West Film Archive\, Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society\, and more! \nProgramme: \n10am: Tea and coffee \n10.30am: Film screening and Q&A by the North West Film Archive \n12pm: Remembrance Day resources by the Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society \n12.15pm: Anna Putek (Manchester Libraries) presents the crochet poppy project \n\n\n\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/remembrance-day-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
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SUMMARY:The Hardest Music Quiz in the World!
DESCRIPTION:The Vinyl Listening Group present The Hardest Music Quiz in the World! Prizes to be won. And maybe even mince pies! All welcome. \nFree –  just drop in.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/vinyl-listening-group/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:A Day in The Afterlife: Francesca Beard Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed poet and creative facilitator Francesca Beard will lead a workshop inspired by the work of cult writer Philip K Dick (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). In this playful\, hands-on session\, participants will use poetic and improvisational story-telling techniques to create text that explores big philosophical questions such as ‘What does it mean to be human?’ and ‘How can we know what is real?’ \nFrancesca Beard is a performance poet who has worked with audiences and artists in over 23 countries through her work with the British Council. She collaborates with communities and institutions to create public-facing experiences that ask challenging questions with kindness and good humour. She has been poet-in-residence at The Barbican\, BBC White City\, The Tower of London and the Natural History Museum. Her solo shows include Chinese Whispers\, How to Survive A Post-Truth Apocalypse and Confabulation. \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with Your Local Arena and supported by Library Live.  Your Local Arena is a Lucy Hannah & Speaking Volumes co-production featuring BBC Arena’s film archive. \nImage credit: Suzi Corker \nTickets FREE but advance booking is required \nTickets: ‘Book Now’ below\, phone on 0161 876 2015 or visit the MLF website
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-day-in-the-afterlife-francesca-beard-workshop/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Soundtrack to Your Life
DESCRIPTION:What would be your track? What’s the story behind the tune? What would be your album and what would the sleeve notes say? Come along and let us hear your special track and tell us the story of what it means to you. \nFree – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/soundtrack-to-your-life/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Design workshop with Oliver East
DESCRIPTION:An interactive design workshop using simple and accessible research methods and tools to explore the library as a resource. \nFree – booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/design-workshop-with-oliver-east/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Probably the Hardest Music Quiz in the World!
DESCRIPTION:40 horribly hard music questions. \nGet them all right and win the Super-Duper Mega Mystery Prize! \nPlay on your own or as part of a team (max 4 members per team). \nNo need to book\, everyone welcome. \nFREE ENTRY. \nFor more info please message your quiz host: alan.lynch@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/probably-the-hardest-music-quiz-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Do the Write Thing: Creative Writing Workshops
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URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/do-the-write-thing/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Class
DESCRIPTION:Writer Cathy Crabb is running a weekly drop in for anyone who would like to spend a couple of hours strolling through storytelling. \nWith a different exercise per week it could be anything from a screenplay to flash fiction to songwriting – just to give your mind a welcome circuit break and a bit of escapism. \nThe exercises are designed around inclusivity – whether you are an experienced writer or just fancy exercising your imagination. This is a kind and inclusive group and people from all backgrounds and abilities are very welcome. Just for fun! \nThe dates are – \nWednesday 12th January 5-7pm\nWednesday 19th January 5-7pm\nWednesday 26th January 5-7pm\nWednesday 2nd February 5-7pm\nWednesday 9th February 5-7pm \nEach class will be held in the Chief Librarian’s Office on the 3rd Floor of Central Library. \nFor more information please contact Cathy at cathycrabb@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/creative-writing-class/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Writing
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SUMMARY:Mindful Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness and creativity are combined in this unique workshop. Taking inspiration from nature\, the senses\, colour\, texture and natural objects (rock\, shells\, driftwood etc)\, we will learn to free our inner voice and enter the world of creative play. Writing mindfully\, we can go wherever our heart takes us\, enjoying the journey as much as the end result. We can explore\, experiment and gently stretch ourselves. This workshop is provided by Mindful Arts and facilitated by Tom George\, a writer and workshop leader with a special interest in wellbeing and mental health. \nComments from recent workshops: \n“I really enjoyed this and found it has re-inspired my passion for writing. Thank you so much Tom” \n“Very inspirational workshop\, really got me thinking. Would definitely attend other workshops” \n“Really enjoyed it. Liked meeting new people and interacting” \nAny sharing of work is voluntary and non-judgemental. Please bring your own writing materials. There will a break halfway through with refreshments available in the cafe. The venue is wheelchair accessible. \nAny queries\, or requests for other payment methods (i.e. BACS/paypal) please contact: tomgeorgearts@hotmail.co.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mindful-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Writing
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