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Imagination Gaming

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Learn to play-play to learn! Taking gaming to a different meaning. These games are designed to challenge your brain with stimulating mental challenge across all ages and abilities. Can you beat the game? Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation […]

Coming in from the Cold: Taking Centre Stage Exhibition

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An exhibition of Global Majority led community projects exploring stories of identity, loss, creativity, joy, our heritage, togetherness, resilience and journeys. Supported by The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust. Free - drop in - please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in […]

The Year of Polish-British Cooperation on Breaking the Enigma Code

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This exhibition celebrates the Polish-British cooperation in breaking the Enigma code, marking the 80th anniversary of Polish codebreakers coming to the UK.  The Enigma code was a nightmare for secret services all over the world.  It was an unbreakable code granting Germany a tremendous military advantage. 'Enigma' means puzzle or secret in Greek. This is […]

Cracking Crafts

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Pop in to Central Library for cracking creativity. Make some spring and Easter themed crafts to celebrate the start of spring. Suitable for families with children under 12. Free - just drop in - to help keep our activities free in the future please consider making a donation, either online or at one of our […]

Spanish Story Time

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Come along to a new session of stories, songs and activities in Spanish, suitable for 4-7 year olds Monthly on a Saturday from 2.00-2.30. No need to book. Dates for 2020 7th March 4th April 2nd May 23rd May 27th June 19th September 10th October 14th November 12th December Free - please drop in

Safe Homes and Better Futures for LGBTQ & Young People: 30 years of akt

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Founded in Manchester by former foster carer and straight ally Cath Hall in 1989, akt (formerly The Albert Kennedy Trust) now works to support LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness across the UK. This portrait exhibition celebrates faces from throughout its lifetime, including patrons, ex-service users, mentors, carers and Cath herself. Free – please drop-in

Walk Without Fear

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MAG (Mines Advisory Group), a Manchester-based landmine clearance charity, is celebrating 30 years of life-saving work across the globe. The Walk Without Fear exhibition tells the stories of people affected by landmines in Angola, and MAG's campaign for a world without landmines by 2025.

Clore Art Studio Costume Factory

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In preparation for World Book Day on the 7 March, let us help you get your character ideas flowing and costumes started! Come along for inspiration and assistance in designing, cutting and stitching felt masks, headdresses and logos to bring your Gruffalos and Gangsta Grannies to life. Costume Factory sessions will also take place at […]

Capturing the Heritage of the Workers’ Co-operative Movement, 1970s-1990s

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Prompted by poor economic conditions, unemployment, and a change in societal attitudes, the 1970s-1990s saw a wave of workers’ co-operatives set up. This exhibition showcases some of the findings of the HLF funded ‘Working Together’ project and includes insights into the importance of the movement, through case studies and personal recollections of those involved.  Free […]