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SUMMARY:Family Reading Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fictional fun as popular children’s authors\, illustrators and performers bring stories to life. Be sure to pack your imagination\, and take an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome\, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful.  Join multi-award winning author and illustrator Steve Antony and his lovable character\, Mr Panda – read stories together and learn how to draw your own Mr Panda. Celebrate the joy of song and singing in Kid Carpet’s lively\, interactive gig containing a unique mix of live music\, comedy and ping pong balls. \nJudith Kerr’s most famous creation is 50 years old! Come and help us celebrate at our Tiger Tea Party. Z-arts will be providing free art and crafts all day in our Market Place\, and we have a special story den where we will be setting the scene for imaginations to run wild! \n \nBooking required – click Book Now for further details
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/family-reading-day-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible
DESCRIPTION:You have to see it to be it\, so the saying goes. But Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené were struggling to find awe-inspiring\, amazing and relatable black British female role models\, because society rarely permits these women to be seen and heard. To remedy this\, they wrote Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible\, bringing together the voices and experiences of Black British women in a range of fields\, including broadcasting\, vlogging\, athletics\, music\, acting\, publishing\, public relations\, fashion\, beauty and law. A Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4\, Slay in Your Lane has received excellent reviews everywhere from The Observer to Stylist and has been called ‘The Must-Read Book empowering young black women’ by Vogue. Yomi and Elizabeth are here to empower and inspire you with some Black Girl Magic. Hosted by Gemma Cairney\, award-winning Radio and Television presenter\, broadcaster\, activist and author of OPEN: A Toolkit For How Magic and Messed Up Life Can Be. \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/slay-lane-black-girl-bible/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T210000
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SUMMARY:Carol Ann Duffy\, Suzanne Batty & Clare Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the launch of three of the most anticipated and emotionally charged poetry books of the year. Carol Ann Duffy’s final collection as Poet Laureate\, Sincerity\, is a frank\, disarming and deeply moving exploration of loss and remembrance in their many forms. Carol Ann has received numerous awards for her candid and heartfelt poetry\, including the Whitbread\, Forward\, T S Eliot and PEN Pinter Prizes. Suzanne Batty transforms mental anguish into things of anarchic and sensual beauty in her second full-length collection\, States of Happiness\, featuring a sequence of poems written in memory of her twin sister\, who died of a rare degenerative disease. Clare Shaw’s third collection\, Flood\, offers an eye-witness account of living through the 2015 flooding of her home town Hebden Bridge\, interwoven with more intimate poems chronicling the breakdown of a relationship – themes of loss\, destruction and recovery are explored in a language as dangerous and sustaining as water.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/carol-ann-duffy-suzanne-batty-clare-shaw/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:Mohammed Hanif in Conversation 
DESCRIPTION:Q: What do an American pilot who’s crashed in the desert\, a teenager full of money-making schemes\, and a dog suffering through a very bad day have in common? A: They all narrate the new\, hilariously funny novel\, Red Birds\, by acclaimed author Mohammed Hanif (A Case of Exploding Mangoes). Through the inhabitants of the refugee camp that Major Ellie was supposed to bomb\, Mohammed looks at the absurdity of war\, specifically considering the tensions between America and the Muslim world. As fifteen-year-old Momo says about the Families Rehabilitation Programme\, ‘First they bomb us from the skies\, then they work hard to cure our stress’. A journalist\, author and playwright\, Mohammed was recently awarded the third-highest civilian award of Pakistan\, the Sitara-e-Imtiaz. Presented in partnership with the Centre for New Writing.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mohammed-hanif-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:Take Ten With The Writing Squad
DESCRIPTION:You have ten minutes. Ten minutes to go anywhere you like\, with anyone\, in any time – the past\, the future\, in this world\, out of this world – where would you go? Open a book and read yourself there\, pick up a pen and write yourself away. Stay close to home\, enter a different dimension\, go anywhere in between. Come and hear journeys in reading and writing by members of The Writing Squad and the brilliant students they have been working with from Manchester Enterprise Academy\, St Paul’s Catholic High School and Trinity C of E High School. \nThis event is supported by Read Manchester\, the Granada Foundation and Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust. \n \nTickets are free but booking is advised \n(Donations welcome on the door)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/take-ten-writing-squad/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:Pat Barker: The Silence of the Girls
DESCRIPTION:The tale of Achilles and the Trojan War has been told many times\, but what about the stories of the women? In The Silence of the Girls\, Pat Barker imagines The Iliad from the perspective of Briseis\, the former queen awarded to Achilles as a prize of war. Drawing together the feminist focus of her early novels (Union Street\, Blow Your House Down)\, and the mastery of historical war writing in more recent work (The Regeneration Trilogy)\, Pat has produced a fierce reclamation of Briseis’s story. She will be in conversation with author and MLF Patron Kamila Shamsie\, whose latest novel\, Home Fire\, is an acclaimed retelling of the Greek play Antigone. \nThis event will be BSL interpreted
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/pat-barker-silence-girls/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181008T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181008T150000
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SUMMARY:Azita Ghahreman & Maura Dooley
DESCRIPTION:One of Iran’s leading poets\, Azita Ghahreman’s work is lyrical and intimate\, addressing themes of loss\, exile and female desire\, as well as the changing face of her country. Her latest collection\, Negative of a Group Photograph\, brings together three decades of poems brought to life in English by the poet Maura Dooley\, working in collaboration with translator Elhum Shakerifar. The poems run the gamut of Azita’s experience: from her childhood in the Khorasan region of south-eastern Iran\, to her exile to Sweden; from Iran’s book-burning years and the war in Iraq\, to her unexpected encounters with love. At this bilingual event\, Azita will read alongside Maura\, who will share her English translations of Azita’s poems. This event is presented in partnership with the Poetry Translation Centre. \nTickets are free but booking is advised \n(Donations welcome on the door)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/azita-ghahreman-maura-dooley/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181007T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181007T160000
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SUMMARY:Fun Palaces
DESCRIPTION:‘Everyone an Artist\, Everyone a Scientist’ \nCome along to the Fun Palace for a day filled with crafts\, skills\, demonstrations and activities. Listen\, watch\, take part\, share and get inspired! \nYou’ll find Fun Palaces across the city on Saturday 6 October at: \nFallowfield  10.30-12.30\nWythenshawe Forum  2.00-4.00\nNorth City  12.00-4.00\nLongsight  12.00-4.00\nfunpalaces.co.uk \nFree – just drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/fun-palaces/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181006T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180831T124542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T125910Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Alexander McCall Smith
DESCRIPTION:20 years ago\, Precious Ramotswe established The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency in Gabarone\, Botswana. The subsequent novels in Alexander McCall Smith’s series became a literary phenomenon\, and have since been translated into 46 different languages. A prolific and much-loved writer\, Alexander has written and contributed to over 100 books\, and his series\, 44 Scotland Street\, is the longest running serial novel in the world. Alexander is also a lover of tea\, travel and fried Marmite sandwiches. We’re delighted that he’s able to fit in a special visit to MLF to discuss his extraordinary career\, his unique characters\, and his latest Mma Ramotswe adventure\, The Colours of All the Cattle. Hosted by critic Alex Clark.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/evening-alexander-mccall-smith/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:Peterloo: Voices\, Sabres and Silence
DESCRIPTION:Join author Graham Phythian for an evening of readings and music to celebrate the launch of his new book. Graham has drawn extensively on archives\, published works\, and interviews with descendants of people who were present at Peterloo. He has spent over three years researching the topic\, revisiting well known sources – as well as tracking down several less obvious ones – to create a new narrative of the massacre and its aftermath. \nGraham is a retired teacher who has a great interest in local history. He has written a local history column for the South Manchester Reporter and is a regular contributor to Soccer History magazine. He is the author of eight books on regional and sport history\, including and Manchester at War (2014) and Blitz Britain: Manchester & Salford (2015)\, both published by The History Press. He lives in Chorlton. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase at the event \nFree but booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/peterloo-voices-sabres-and-silence/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181002T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:How Our Schools Fail Black Children… and what we can do about it
DESCRIPTION:Join the Unison Black Members Committee and the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre (AIUC) for a discussion of the past\, present and future of the education of black and Asian children in the UK. In recent years we have seen an increase in hate crimes and the Government use of Prevent\, targeting Muslim school children. In Britain today Muslims are routinely demonised and their right to express their faith is challenged\, a cover that allows discrimination against all black pupils to remain unaddressed. Trade Unionists need to expose such racist agendas while pointing to a very different vision of education encouraging all children to reach their full potential. This is a mission that the AIUC is also committed to. Documenting the historic failures of the UK education system means that we can learn from the past and effect change\, empowering young people within the school system. Hear from a range of speakers (details TBC)\, engage in debate and have your say\, browse exhibits from the AIUC\, and enjoy informal discussion and refreshments. We look forward to meeting you.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/how-our-schools-fail-black-children-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181001T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180824T142900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T142900Z
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SUMMARY:She Wrote Her Own Eulogy - Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The launch of Shirley May’s first book of poetry\, ‘She Wrote Her Own Eulogy’\, published by Wrecking Ball Press. Shirley will be sharing some of the poems from her book and discussing it with the audience. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. \nShirley is the director of Young Identity writing collective\, which primarily works with 13-25 year olds. Her own work has been published in a number of anthologies\, and she has performed not only locally in the North West but also nationally and internationally\, appearing at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York and the Calabash writing festival in Jamaica. ‘She Wrote Her Own Eulogy’ is largely inspired by her family’s history and is a deeply emotional and often lyrical collection. \nFree but booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/wrote-eulogy-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180929T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180801T114544Z
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SUMMARY:Over 50's Line Dance Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:To Celebrate Valuing Older People’s Day\, Manchester Libraries and Manchester Prairie Dogs present \nA BEGINNERS LINE DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA\n\nAge friendly line dance lessons\nCounty and Western photo booth\nGames and quizzes\nRefreshments at the Watering Hole\n\nPlaces are free but limited so please book early by calling 0161 234 1940 or emailing j.kettlety@manchester.gov.uk. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/50s-line-dance-hoedown/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T144826Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Deliciously Ella
DESCRIPTION:Ella Mills Woodward’s inspirational\, lively writing and delicious recipes have inspired countless people to move towards a plant-based diet.  Her fans will find much to savour in her new book\, which highlights some of the most popular dishes served in her own deli. We’re delighted to welcome her to discuss her writing and the personal events that have inspired it. \nTickets are £15 including a copy of the book or £5 for admittance only. \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/evening-deliciously-ella/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180907T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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SUMMARY:The Guilty Feminist
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Frances-White has turned her hit comedy podcast The Guilty Feminist into a funny\, joyful\, frank and inspiring book about embracing both our feminism and our imperfections. We’re thrilled to welcome Deborah to Manchester Central Library\, where she’ll explore live what it means to be a 21st Century Feminist. \nThe event will be chaired by Katie Popperwell\, a freelance arts and culture professional based in Manchester. As a creative producer working across film\, music\, literature and performance\, Katie produces cross-artform projects at HOME\, Manchester’s centre for international contemporary art\, theatre and film\, and across the city. A former journalist\, she regularly chairs conversations with high-profile authors\, most recently Jennifer Egan and Zadie Smith for Manchester Literature Festival; she has presented the music news on BBC 6Music Radio and written for publications including The Guardian\, Stylist Magazine and Creative Times. \nTickets are £20 including a copy of The Guilty Feminist.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180906T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180906T200000
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SUMMARY:Henry Normal - 'This Phantom Breath' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:‘The Alan Bennett of poetry’ – The Scotsman\n‘Dovetails bittersweet poetry with a sublimely observant wit’ – The Guardian \nFlapjack Press and Manchester Libraries are proud to host the launch of Henry Normal’s new collection of poetry\, ‘This Phantom Breath’. \nWritten between August 2016 and August 2017\, the poems in this collection are concerned with love\, death\, truth and other distractions. \nHenry is co-writer and producer of some of the very biggest hits of British TV and cinema over the past decade and a half. He co-wrote Mrs Merton\, The Royle Family and much of Steve Coogan’s early output. He’s produced everything from 24 Hour Party People\, to Red Dwarf\, Nighty Night and Philomena. \nHe may be less well-known as a poet\, though he is no less esteemed. Influenced by the Liverpool poets; Adrian Mitchell\, John Cooper Clarke and ‘ranting’ poets like Steven ‘Seething’ Wells\, along with poets on the cabaret circuit like John Hegley\, Henry was a stalwart of the performance poetry scene of the 1980s\, before he was diverted into TV. He is the founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. \nSupporting Henry will be Pete Ramskill\, Nottingham-based painter / sculptor / designer / poet\, reading from his new Flapjack Press collection Selected Moments of Machine Life. \nPete has had two previous books of poems published; Strike and Personal Vendetta (the latter under his pseudonym\, John Bitumen). His more recent poems explore love and family relationships whilst there’s still a deeply political edge to works about the world we choose to tolerate. \n‘It’s no coincidence that Pete Ramskill is also a stone carver\, he brings the same tools to his poetry – a hammer and chisel…’
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/henry-normal-phantom-breath/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180901T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180901T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180815T083207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T090836Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Davenport: 'Order and Chaos' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The poems in this brand new book are about Love\, War\, Anti-Austerity\, Mental Health\, Domestic Violence\, Murder\, Child Abuse\, Gender Identity\, Race\, and Climate Change.\nAll Book profits are being donated to the mental health charity ‘Mind’. \nThis collection of poetry is based on and around the themes of Order and Chaos. It has been written from a Socialist standpoint\, and as a form of protest to give previously marginalised voices the centre-stage spotlight.\n“These honest\, raw and uncompromising protest poems … provoke and compel us into reflection.” – Terry Hughes\, Edinburgh Fringe First award-winning playwright\n“A collection of hard-hitting verses. Order & Chaos is fantastically reflective of chaos whilst calling for order.” – The Nubian Times\n“These are poems for today that need not only to be heard but to be acted upon – NOW!” – Naomi Sumner Chan\, Creative Director at Brush Stroke Order\n“This is strong work\, full of life and energy. At times angry and uncompromising … this is poetry that cares\, about people\, about culture\, and about the environment.” – Cathy Bryant\, ed. Best of Manchester Poets\, vols. 1-3 \nBOOK LAUNCH WITH AUTHOR READING AND BOOK SIGNING\nPLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: Hilary Walker\, Amanda Steel\, Andy N\, and Naomi Sumner Chan. \nPUBLISHED BY RAGIEL & GILL PRESS\nIn association with Manchester Libraries and Librarylivemcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/julia-davenport-order-chaos-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180809T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T123448Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Break out the popcorn and join in the fun for these free family film screenings. Lots to enjoy\, including free craft sessions. \nEvent dates and film classification below: \nThursday 9 August (U) \nFriday 10 August (PG) \nTuesday 14 August (U) \nThursday 16 August (U) \nTuesday 21 August (12) \nFriday 24 August (PG) \nTuesday 28 August (U) \nFriday 31 August (PG)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/family-fun/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180714T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180714T170000
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SUMMARY:Northern Carnival Against the Nazis: 40th Anniversary project launch
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Carnival Against the Nazis – a rally and concert held on 15th July 1978 in Moss Side\, Manchester – was a defining moment in establishing anti-racism in the city and beyond. The 15\,000 people who marched across town and the 40\,000 people who danced in Alexandra Park that day didn’t just make racism no longer respectable. They made it uncool. \nTo celebrate this pivotal moment in Manchester’s fight against racism\, Manchester Digital Music Archive and the Ahmed Iqbal Race Relations Resource Centre have brought together the original organisers of the Carnival for a panel discussion and all-day event exploring its impact and continuing relevance today. \nThis event will be the official launch of our Heritage Lottery-funded project and exhibition celebrating the Carnival.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/northern-carnival-nazis-40th-anniversary-project-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180707T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180608T103641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180626T083952Z
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SUMMARY:The Black Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Charles Goodyear turned natural rubber into a product that revolutionised industries around the world – but his journey was far from easy. Through theatre\, art\, humour\, and song\, Lioness Theatre present the dark true tale of how a bankrupt button-maker became one of the most important inventors of all time – and the terrible price he and his family paid for it. A special preview performance including an exhibition and Q&A. \nAges: 11+ Years \nFree entry (donations welcome)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-black-stuff/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180625T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180530T142929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T142929Z
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SUMMARY:Chameleon Youth - Free Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS – CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! \nBe part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. \nChameleon Youth\, Manchester’s youth dance company\, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21\, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream.  \nBased in Central Manchester and launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon\, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company\, which for ten years\, has toured and performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.  \nAs a member of Chameleon Youth\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nTrain weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.\nCreate your own work and develop your own unique movement style.\nTake part in regular performance opportunities throughout the year.\n\nWant to get involved? \nCompany Chameleon will be hosting this FREE TASTER SESSION in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chameleon-youth-free-taster-session-4/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180530T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T142044Z
UID:1825-1529344800-1529352000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chameleon Youth - Free Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS – CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! \nBe part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. \nChameleon Youth\, Manchester’s youth dance company\, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21\, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream.  \nBased in Central Manchester and launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon\, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company\, which for ten years\, has toured and performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.  \nAs a member of Chameleon Youth\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nTrain weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.\nCreate your own work and develop your own unique movement style.\nTake part in regular performance opportunities throughout the year.\n\nWant to get involved? \nCompany Chameleon will be hosting this FREE TASTER SESSION in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chameleon-youth-free-taster-session-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180518T130047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T131239Z
UID:1726-1528545600-1528560000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Not the Factory: Manchester's other electronic music histories
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Annex Agency and hosted by writer\, curator and journalist Jennifer Lucy Allan\, Manchester Histories presents a day of panel discussions\, screenings and music exploring the often-hidden stories of Manchester’s electronic music history. \nFree event – booking recommended:
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/not-factory-manchesters-electronic-music-histories/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180608T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180518T125143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T131333Z
UID:1720-1528461000-1528477200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:150 years of the TUC
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) in Manchester and Salford in 1868\, DJ and writer\, Dave Haslam curates a whole day of events\, including a short lunchtime lecture Dr Jo Grady (1:15pm-1:50pm) and screenings of films from the North West Film Archive here at Central Library. \nFree event – booking recommended for lunch-time talk :
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/150-years-tuc/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180519T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180405T125431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T125955Z
UID:1566-1526731200-1526745600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join us and ‘Afflecks Creatives Unleashed’ for an afternoon of family activities. Be inspired by some of the creative challenges from the Afflecks team. There will be a variety of activities including green screen\, performances and more throughout the afternoon. \nSuitable for all ages \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday-spectacular-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180416T084232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T084232Z
UID:1588-1525528800-1525536000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Polish Heritage Day - Kresy Forever
DESCRIPTION:Kresy Family Polish WWII History Group presents an exhibition by Krzysztof Hoffmann from Warsaw comprising a unique collection of over 400 personal photographs and documents from the families who came from the Eastern borderlands of Poland (Kresy) and settled in Manchester and the UK after WWII. \nThe exhibition provides an insight into Poland’s history\, how Poles came to Manchester after fighting alongside their British allies during WWII\, how they integrated into the British way of life and their contributions not only during the war but to British society. Join us and celebrate our shared history and culture with: \n\nA selection of books and DVDs about life in pre-war Kresy\, the mass deportations to Siberia in 1940/41\, personal memoirs and Poland’s WWII history will be available.\nWWII veterans and survivors will tell their personal stories.\nFind out how to research your Polish family history.\nPolish dancers in traditional costumes will perform.\nPolish cakes and food will be available to sample.\nPolish craft activity for families to enjoy.\n\nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-heritage-day-kresy-forever/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180428T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180416T130515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T080450Z
UID:1591-1524911400-1524931200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Our Manchester: A Creative Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:During April we’re asking people to send us their photos\, videos\, stories\, sounds and audio about life in Manchester so we can create a record of the month of April across the whole city. At this event we’ll use the information we’ve collected to create the record. You’ll be able to see the results on the Archives+ website. \nUse any of these platforms and don’t forget to use #ourmcrhack \nTwitter – for images\, text\, pictures and short videos\nSoundCloud – for audio and text\nYouTube – for videos and text\nEmail text based stories to creativehackathon@gmail.com \nImportant!!! #ourmcrhack\nDon’t forget to add the hashtag #ourmcrhack into your titles and content. And let us know where you’d like us to pin this on our interactive map – either a postcode of road/town in Manchester. \nYour content can be about your daily commute\, workplace\, home life\, pets\, hobbies\, or a big night out! It’s all about you and your life. \nFor more information go to: www.manclibraries.blog/ourmcrhack
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-creative-hackathon/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180427T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180328T100914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T100914Z
UID:1531-1524855600-1524862800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Jesmyn Ward in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘Jesmyn Ward digs deep into the not-buried heart of the American nightmare. A must read.’ Margaret Atwood \nManchester Literature Festival are thrilled to present a rare UK event with acclaimed American author Jesmyn Ward. Based in Mississippi\, Jesmyn is the author of the memoir Men We Reaped and the novels Salvage the Bones\, Where the Line Bleeds and Sing\, Unburied\, Sing. She is also the editor of The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race\, which brings together 18 influential writers to ‘wrestle with the past\, present and future of American race relations and the black experience.’ \nChampioned by Marlon James\, Jon McGregor and Ann Patchett\, Jesmyn’s new novel Sing\, Unburied\,Sing recently won the prestigious 2017 National Book Award for Fiction. An urgent and atmospheric novel set in the deep South\, it’s an epic tale of hope\, struggle\, race\, poverty and loss. It’s also an intimate story of family and the legacies of love\, violence and belonging that we pass on to our children. To quote Celeste Ng: ‘Read Sing\, Unburied\, Sing and you’ll feel the immense weight of history – and the immense strength it takes to persevere in the face of it… It’s hard to imagine a more necessary book for this political time.’ \nJoin us to see why Jesmyn Ward is regarded as one of the most important writers in America today\, regularly drawing comparisons to William Faulkner and Toni Morrison. \nHosted by arts journalist and author Anita Sethi and presented in partnership with the Centre for New Writing Doors open at 6.30pm\, event starts at 7pm \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/jesmyn-ward-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180220T124530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T182638Z
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SUMMARY:Frog and Bucket Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a very special FROG AND BUCKET comedy night at Central Library! \n10 new comedy acts will compete to last 5 minutes on stage without being carded off by the 3 chosen card holders in the audience. If they last the full 5 minutes – they have “BEAT THE FROG”. \nAt the end of the show all the acts who successfully “beat the frog” are invited back on stage for a clap off to award the night’s winner! \nAn evening of 10 comedy acts for a very friendly £5 (£3 concession.) You can pre-book tickets here or buy them on the night. \nDOORS OPEN 7PM – EVENT STARTS 7.45PM \nBAR OPEN FROM 7PM \nOVER 18S ONLY.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/beat-frog-library-new-open-mic-comedy-night/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180403T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T054803
CREATED:20180312T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T143104Z
UID:1496-1522760400-1523545200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Film Eggs-travaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Break out the popcorn and get down to Central Library to watch a selection of great family films. Why not explore the library before or after the film? There will be plenty of crafts to keep everyone busy and entertained whilst the film is showing. Come down and enjoy the fun! \nEvent Days: \nTuesday 3 April\, 1-3pm \nThursday 5 April\, 1-3pm \nWednesday 11 April\, 1-3pm \nThursday 12 April\, 1-4pm \nSuitable for families with children aged 12 and under \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/easter-film-eggs-travaganza/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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