Libraries Connected and BBC Novels That Shaped The World bring you... A new humorous and imaginative re-telling of the Robinson Crusoe story. Often regarded as the first English novel, we’re all familiar with the basics of the Robinson Crusoe story: A man, a shipwreck to a desert Island, some survival skills that would give Bear […]
Ten cracking northern publishers serving up bookish goodness at the Northern Publishers' Fair! Come see what these innovative Northern Publishers have to offer and celebrate the North after, what we will all agree, has been a hard year for independent publishing! Ask our lovely publishers for their recommendations :) Publishers announced in the following weeks […]
See a free LIVE gig by Iranian maestro musician Seyed Ali Jaberi and the Hamdel Ensemble on Saturday 17 July with two COVID safe repeated concerts at 2pm or 3.30pm. Fans of world music get - at last - an opportunity to hear global music which is extremely limited due to the restrictions on international […]
Join Angela and Siobhan at Central Library to help you make your Tiny Fun Palace in a Bag. Places are very limited! Booking is essential via Eventbrite You can also pick up a Free Mini Fun Palace in a Bag from these libraries: Central Library, Fallowfield Library, Forum Library, Longsight Library and North City Library. […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED 'Due to the ongoing global situation with COVID-19, the Manchester Branch of the Classical Association has made the local decision to suspend all its public-facing activities for the remainder of 2019/20' Remember the morning you walked away, while she yelled down the street? Remember the time he held you […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED Seyed Ali Jaberi and the Hamdel Ensemble bring you a hauntingly beautiful music production inspired by Persia’s beloved Sufi Mystic and renowned poet, Rumi. Join our fabulous storyteller and create "A Day out in Manchester": a giant sized multi-lingual storybook, which will live in the library throughout March. Decorate bags, […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED WORD CENTRAL open mic poetry and spoken word hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Emma Decent. Wednesday 18th March at Manchester Central Library 6pm - 7.45pm - Free Entry. March’s special guest Emma Decent has been writing and performing for over fifteen years. She has produced two solo shows […]
Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) is one of the most famous Chinese composers of the 20th century. Thanks to his hardworking nature and international education, he composed numerous music pieces ranging from mass songs to more complex music formats, such as his most notable work 'The Yellow River Cantata'. This talk aims to outline Xian’s life and […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day with activities and some special community led performances. Find out more about health, employment, education and opportunities for Manchester women and girls, or just relax and catch up with friends. You can also take part in the walk through the city that leaves Cathedral Gardens at 12pm, arriving at the library […]
Join us for a fun packed celebration. Communities from across the city will be delivering cultural performances and traditional crafts to share their heritage and celebrate our multilingual Manchester. Pop into the mushaira poetry pod to meet a local poet or share your own favourite poem with the Poetry Exchange. Listen to a collection of […]
Join us for an exploration of Manchester's LGBTQ+ history specially curated by the LGBT Foundation Archive team. There will be a chance to find out more about the LGBT Foundation archive and the work of the volunteers who manage it and to share memories and information. There will be a chance to view some of […]
As part of Holocaust Memorial Day, Holocaust Brunch explores what it's like living in the shadow of genocide and displacement. Darkly funny, moving and provocative, this show asks how we can honour the histories we inherit whilst breaking free from them, and whether the weight of inheritance can be turned into a gift. Admission fees […]
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.
