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SUMMARY:Little Movers and Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little groovers! Enjoy a fun\, high-energy session filled with music and dance. Get ready to show off some moves – we’ll bring the tunes! Suitable for children up to 4 years old. \n Free entry – 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/little-movers-and-shakers-3/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge: Read and Rave!
DESCRIPTION:Meet DJ Mu-Mu who will demonstrate the art of turntables and vinyl at our Read & Rave activity! Children can bop\, dance\, do a musical worksheet or read! Children will be able to have 5 minutes each on the decks. Space is limited for turntable activity\, but the read & rave is open to all to enjoy the music and reading! Suitable for ages 4-11.  \nBook your free ticket via the Eventbrite link \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/summer-reading-challenge-read-and-rave/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge: Ukulele Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Wallace for a fun and relaxed beginner ukulele session for children. No experience is needed and instruments are provided. Kids will learn a few simple chords\, play familiar songs\, and enjoy making music together in a friendly\, small-group setting. Suitable for ages 7+. Places are limited. \nBook your free ticket via the Eventbrite link \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/summer-reading-challenge-ukulele-taster-session/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Library Lunchtime Choir
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a sing on your lunch break? Or just a feel-good sing to boost your day? Then come along to our regular Library Lunchtime Choir session! \nThere is no pressure to be a virtuoso\, we’re just singing to feel better. The session will be 45 minutes of warm-ups and an arrangement of a well-known tune. You don’t need to be able to read music\, we will learn everything by ear using the lyrics. \nSessions are run by Sarah Adams (Choirs Manchester) and the ethos is all about setting a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy singing together as a group. \nCome along with a friend or on your own\, it’ll be a friendly\, laid back session! \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/library-lunchtime-choir/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop - Small group session!
DESCRIPTION:Led by tutor Jim Wallace\, this Ukulele Lesson is all about confidence\, connection\, and enjoying music together in a welcoming setting. \nFor 25 years\, Jim has been bringing his passionate music teaching experiences to venues across Manchester – and now he will be coming to Central Library for a evening of strumming and good company for folks of all abilities. \nWhether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or you’re tempted to try something new\, this workshop is open to complete beginners and rusty returners alike. No music reading required — and instruments are provided. \nPerfectly timed for an after-work drop-in\, expect a friendly\, low-pressure session where we’ll learn a few simple chords\, play familiar songs together\, and enjoy making music in a supportive small group. \nCome along\, give it a try\, and discover just how enjoyable making music can be. \nSmall group – limited places available. Tuesday 11 August\, 6pm-7pm. \nInstruments provided – just bring yourself! \nIt’s never too late to play…
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/ukulele-workshop-small-group-session/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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