We're thrilled to be welcoming author and jounalist Grace Blakeley to Manchester for the launch of her explosive new book VULTURE CAPITALISM - a fresh look at the problems of our late stage capitalism crisis and what we can do to stop it. Doors: 6.00, starts: 6.30 Tickets are £5.00 or free when ordering a […]
Crime Central returns on Wednesday 13th March! Our host Rob Parker has been curating some wonderful events over the next few months and he's relaunching Crime Central with a corking line up! Rob Parker will be in conversation with Chris McGeorge, Guy Hale and Marnie Riches! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and […]
The Latin American Women’s community in Manchester will commemorate the day through poems and dance. Colibrí Mexican Folkdance UK will perform a traditional dance and a choreography to reflect the problem of femicide in Latin America. Free – just drop in. Please support our cultural programme by donating at our cash or contactless donation boxes, […]
Trailblazers! Women of Greater Manchester invite you to a fantastic pre-walk celebration! Stalls, films, banners, bunting, singing, poetry, and an open mic slot to celebrate all your stories and share our passion for equality and making our voices heard! Come and join us, all welcome. For more information on the IWD Walk for Women 2024 […]
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with four outstanding businesswomen. There will be fireside talks, speed-mentoring sessions, and lots of opportunities to network. Light refreshments included. Free - booking required - please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue, or […]
Word Central open mic poetry and spoken word. Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Hosted by Tony Curry. A free event every month at Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD. Next event: Tuesday 5th March, 6.00pm - 7.45pm (doors open 5.40pm). With special guest Joe Williams. Joe Williams is the founder […]
Join Manchester Confucius Institute's public talk to hear Singaporean artist and designer Ling Ta share some of her latest environmental projects that combine data science, Chinese food culture, technology, and community participation. Find out about the various ways we can all respond to the climate crisis. Free – booking advised
The importance of creative health is receiving critical and political attention, particularly locally, with Greater Manchester committed to becoming the first creative health city region . Research demonstrates the social and economic value of using creativity, arts, and heritage to enrich people’s lives. Whilst the recording and quantifying of these benefits is relatively recent, practitioners […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Waterstones Manchester Arndale and Manchester Libraries are thrilled to present an evening with bestselling author Tessa Bailey as we celebrate the publication of Fangirl Down. The romcom queen and author of Secretly Yours and It Happened One Summer hits a hole-in-one with this sizzling story of a grumpy golfer and his devoted fangirl […]
Join us for a new series of French films organised in partnership with Alliance Française de Manchester and discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. This month’s film, ‘En corps’, is a lively comedy-drama directed by Cédric Klapisch, which combines cinema with dance and tells the life-affirming story of a recovery from injury. Screening is in French […]
Blackwell's Bookshop and Manchester Libraries are excited to host the Manchester launch of award-winning poet Andrew McMillan's PITY - his stunning debut novel which explores community, masculinity and post-industrialisation in Northern England. Doors: 6.00, starts: 6.30 Tickets are £5.00 or free when ordering a copy of the book. PITY will also be available to purchase on the night […]
Join us for a Confucius Institute talk about Chinese Sci-fi showing the breadth and depth of the genre. Presented by Xueting C. Ni. Free - booking required
From dedicated performance spaces to stairwells, screens, nooks and domes, Central Library might directly inspire your next event or intervention. Contact us to arrange a tour.
