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Roving Robots Coding Workshop

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THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED Do you want to learn how to code? Come along to our new series of coding workshops for all. Families, adults, grandparents, in fact anyone aged 8 years or more, is welcome to join us to learn how to code these cute and friendly robots. Free – please drop in

World Book Day Costume Workshop with Clore Art Studio Costume Factory

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Get costume ready for World Book Day on Thursday 5th 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, head-dresses and logos to bring your Gruffalos and Gangsta Grannies to life! Free – please drop in 

Celebrate Harry Potter Day

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Join us for lots of enchanting arts and magical crafts as we celebrate all things Harry Potter! Suitable for families. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult Free – please drop in

Greek Gods: Animate it

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Join us for animated fun! Discover stories, myths and characters inspired by the Ancient Greeks. Make an animated scene to tell the stories to your friends, in your own distinct way! Suitable for families Free – please drop in

Roving Robots Coding Workshop

Media Lounge

Do you want to learn how to code? Come along to our new series of coding workshops for all. Families, adults, grandparents, in fact anyone aged 8 years and above is welcome to join us in learning how to code these cute and friendly robots. Free - please drop-in

M123 meet-up

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Are you a resident in the city centre? If you have a M1, M2 or M3 postcode, come along to our new monthly meet-up in the Media Lounge. Be the envy of your friends by creating bags using mixed media. Pop along and meet your neighbours, chatting is encouraged and little ones can come along […]

Get Ready for Halloween!

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Looking for inspiration for a Halloween outfit? Why not drop in to our Media Lounge and have a go a creating those important witches hats, wands and more? We will assist by using sewing machines for the finishing touches. Free - family drop in

Living Library

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A campaign that aims to change the record on ageing - Talking About My Generation - hosts people aged 50 and over, from different walks of life, who will share their personal stories that challenge age-related prejudice and stereotypes. Visitors can browse the bookcase of titles and choose the book they want to read. However, […]

Roving Robots Coding Workshop

Media Lounge

Do you want to learn how to code? Come along to our new series of coding workshops for all. Families, adults, grandparents, in fact anyone aged 8 years and above is welcome to join us in learning how to code these cute and friendly robots. Free – please drop-in

Saturday Spectacular

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Join us to make posters to mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre using pens, inks and quills. Join in with our board game challenge and much more. Free - please drop in

Code Club – every Thursday in term time

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Have you ever wanted to know more about making games, animations or websites - then come along to Code Club. All the projects at the club are easy to follow and use step-by-step guides to help you to learn gradually.   Ages 9 - 13  Thursdays, 5-6pm, term time only  

EU Code Week: Robot Chef!

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Come and join us for a very special EU Code Week event! Fresh from their sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run, tech comedy duo Foxdog Studios bring their critically-acclaimed Robot Chef to Manchester Central Library, especially tailored for a junior audience, but adults are more than welcome too! Join rock 'n' roll IT consultants Pete and Lloyd […]

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