BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Library Live - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Library Live
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://librarylive.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Library Live
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20240101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250901T100708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T095338Z
UID:11573-1760256000-1760288400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Jennie Godfrey & Andrev Walden
DESCRIPTION:MLF are sorry to announce that due to unavoidable personal reasons Jennie Godfrey is now unable to take part in this event. The event will however still be going ahead with Andrev Walden in conversation with Naomi Frisby. \nSee debut authors Jennie Godfrey and Andrev Walden discuss their brilliant\, best-selling novels\, The List of Suspicious Things and Bloody Awful in Different Ways\, at this intimate event. From 1980s Yorkshire to 1980s Sweden\, both novels offer rich portraits of communities seen through the eyes of unforgettable young narrators\, navigating secrets\, shifting relationships and growing up in a changing world.   \n A Sunday Times bestseller\, Jennie Godfrey’s The List of Suspicious Things follows 12-year-old Miv and her best friend Sharon as they investigate a string of disappearances in their Yorkshire neighbourhood.  \nAndrev Walden’s vivid and tender coming-of-age story\, Bloody Awful in Different Ways (translated by Ian Giles)\, follows young Andrev as he grows up surrounded by a rotating cast of ‘fathers’ – seven in seven years. His debut novel was winner of the prestigious August Prize and a runaway bestseller in Sweden. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by the Swedish Arts Council\, the Embassy of Sweden\, UK and Library Live.  \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-jennie-godfrey-andrev-walden/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jennie-Godfrey-Andrev-Walden-Landscape-copy-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250901T094935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T094935Z
UID:11557-1760194800-1760202000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Sarah Hall & Daisy Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating afternoon with two of Britain’s most original literary talents\, Sarah Hall and Daisy Johnson\, as they discuss their haunting new books exploring nature\, myth\, folklore and the female body.  \nIn Helm\, Sarah Hall (twice Booker Prize–nominated\, winner of the BBC National Short Story Award) conjures a ferocious wind in the Eden Valley into a living\, ancient force -worshipped\, feared\, and now under threat from human interference. It’s a story of obsession\, ecology\, and our enduring connection to the natural world.   \nIn The Hotel\, Daisy Johnson (Booker-shortlisted author of Everything Under) invites us into a gothic\, mysterious building in the Fens\, built on cursed land and steeped in strange power. Women enter and emerge changed — or never leave at all.   \nTogether\, these two acclaimed writers explore the elemental forces that shape both landscape and self.   \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester. Supported by Library Live. \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-sarah-hall-daisy-johnson/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sarah-Hall-Daisy-Johnson-Landscape-copy-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250901T100130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T093616Z
UID:11565-1760169600-1760202000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Literature Festival presents Simon Armitage
DESCRIPTION:Poet Laureate and Festival favourite Simon Armitage returns to Manchester Literature Festival to read from his two new collections\, Dwell and New Cemetery.   \n In Dwell\, inspired by the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall\, Armitage brings to life the fragile homes of animals and insects\, blurring the lines between human and creature\, nature and artifice. Rich with riddle\, folklore and environmental insight\, the poems are a vibrant celebration of life’s ingenuity\, beautifully complemented by illustrations from Beth Munro.   \n New Cemetery\, written during lockdown walks near his West Yorkshire home\, is a lyrical and often wry reflection on mortality\, loss and landscape\, beginning with the transformation of a local beauty spot into a graveyard and reflecting the changing world.   \n Born in West Yorkshire\, Simon is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds\, a celebrated translator\, novelist\, playwright\, and recipient of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry. His collections include Seeing Stars\, The Unaccompanied and Magnetic Field.  \n Don’t miss this chance to hear one of Britain’s most beloved poets live. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival and supported by Library Live. \nBook tickets here or click ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-literature-festival-presents-simon-armitage/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Simon-Armitage-credit-Paul-Stuart-copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250919T141842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T141842Z
UID:11772-1759859100-1759865400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Money – Exclusive Book Launch and Talk
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Black History Month celebrations\, we’re proud to welcome Tynan Matembe. This award-winning money coach\, global speaker and passionate advocate for financial inclusion will be launching her new book\, Conquer Your Financial Giants: Proven Steps to Master Your Money and Build Wealth. \nFree – booking advised via Eventbrite
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lets-talk-money-exclusive-book-launch-and-talk/
LOCATION:Performance Space
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tynah.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250827T105731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T093848Z
UID:11540-1759582800-1759590000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:ABBA: Over 50's Party!
DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.\nIT’S THE ABBA OVER 50’S PARTY! \nTake a chance on a super trouper afternoon at Central Library. Two hours of Abba classics to celebrate Older People’s Day! \n\n\nFeaturing the fab solo Abba tribute artist ‘One of Us’! \nMama Mia * Money Money Money * Fernando * Super Trouper * SOS * One of Us *   * Take a Chance * Lay Your Love On Me * Gimme Gimme * Thank You For The Music * Dancing Queen * Does Your Mother Know * Voulez-Vous * Chiquitita * \nAll over 50’s and family and friends welcome. Tables seat 8 people so larger groups may not be seated together. \nAs an extra treat\, we’ll be offering free hot drinks and cake at the interval. You can also get a discount on a range of food and drinks at the Central Library Cafe. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/abba-over-50s-party/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance,Party
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/One-of-Us-header.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250912T102658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T104134Z
UID:11731-1759417200-1759431600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Names\, Traditions and Meanings  Exhibition Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Amani Creatives CIC at the launch of The National Heritage Lottery funded FUMBO Exhibition and event to explore the heritage of naming traditions of African communities in North West England. Enjoy free music\, dance and drumming workshops\, face painting and African cuisine. Exhibition runs 2-31 October 2025 near the café area\, ground floor. \nMore info: Amani Creatives | African Arts [amanicreatives.wordpress.com] \nFree drop in \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/names-traditions-and-meanings-exhibition-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC03074-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250902T131224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T131224Z
UID:11671-1759255200-1759260600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Word Central
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \nDoors open 5.40pm and free entry. \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest Lisa Moore. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 16th September via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer – it is essential that you stay within this timeframe. \nPerformance slots are allocated on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis from the stated booking time. If they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list. \nOur special guest Lisa Moore is a Salford-born spoken word artist\, actor\, writer\, and scriptwriter whose work blends sharp humour with bold feminist themes. Her debut poetry collection\, And She Dances (Big White Shed\, 2023)\, has been praised by leading voices including Henry Normal\, Kate Fox\, and Ellen Taylor. She is now preparing to publish her second collection\, Pickled Women\, and will feature her full Pickled Women show at Morecambe Poetry Festival 2025. \nEvent host Tony Curry is a performance poet\, playwright and workshop facilitator. Raised in Crawley by English and South African parents\, he has lived and worked in Manchester for three decades\, running literature-in-the-community projects with a specific leaning towards mental health and wellbeing. His play\, The Teddy Bear\, was staged at Manchester’s Contact Theatre\, whilst his solo spoken word shows include Brit Boy\, Complicit Relations\, Moving and The Odyssey\, performed at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. Tony has recently toured his solo show Tall Tales for All Men\, adapted from his collection Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short (Flapjack Press\, 2012)\, at the Brighton Fringe and Chorlton Arts festivals.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-15/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Poetry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Publication1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250902T101710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T101853Z
UID:11657-1758970800-1758987000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Northern Publisher's Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Publishers’ Fair returns this autumn with its biggest celebration yet of independent publishing\, taking place on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 11am to 3:30pm at Manchester Central Library’s Performance Space.\n\nOrganised bi-annually by Fly on the Wall Press\, this free-entry event will showcase the diverse landscape of independent publishing across the North\, featuring 16 publishers and literary agents spanning genres from literary fiction and poetry to children’s books and non-fiction. Attendees can browse and purchase books directly from publishers including Manchester University Press\, Carcanet\, Comma Press\, Dead Ink Books\, and Peepal Tree Press\, among others.\n\n\nNew Networking Opportunities for Writers\n\nThis autumn edition introduces “The Chatty Table\,” a dedicated networking space where aspiring and established authors can connect with industry professionals. Emma Layfield from Children’s Book North Agency and Clare Coombes from Liverpool Literary Agency will be available throughout the day to discuss publication journeys and offer guidance to writers at any stage of their careers.\n\nEmma Layfield will also be available to speak with children’s book illustrators.\n\n“We’re thrilled to expand the fair’s offering to include more direct support for emerging writers\,” said Isabelle Kenyon. “The addition of agent consultations alongside our established publisher showcase creates a comprehensive literary community experience.”\n\nAuthor Signings and Literary Discovery\n\nThe event will feature book signings with participating authors\, giving readers the opportunity to meet the creators behind their favourite titles while discovering new voices in contemporary literature. Publishers will be on hand to discuss their catalogues and recommend titles across all genres.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/11657/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_7537-Fly-On-The-Wall-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250819T110505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T110632Z
UID:11517-1758736800-1758742200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crime Central Returns!
DESCRIPTION:Get it in your diaries!! \n\n\n\n\nCrime Central returns 24th September with a monster! Jo Furniss\, Louisa Scarr\, KJ Whitle and Michael Wodd will all be joining Rob Parker at Manchester Central Library. Don’t miss it! \nBringing the best from all over! \nFeaturing the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country – the big names are all coming to Manchester! \nGo behind the scenes!\nShowcasing blockbuster bestsellers\, emerging talent and industry insiders\, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. \nMeet your favourite authors!\nWith giveaways\, audience interaction\, book signings\, the chance to ask questions and more – while bringing a crime fiction buzz back to this great northern city.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/11517/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Crime-Central-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T184500
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250902T140613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T140613Z
UID:11682-1758648600-1758653100@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Not just any old iron! Evening Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation of many of its original heritage features. \nOur series of Heritage Lectures aims to shine a light on some of the fascinating work that’s been going on behind the scenes. We’ve already heard about the work on our paintings\, mosaic flooring\, clock\, stained-glass windows\, organ\, furniture\, the Albert Memorial\, Albert Square and the original lighting. \nJoin us in Central Library for a chance to hear from Will Jones and Peter Meehan of Heritage Project Contracts. The lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \nIn this lecture we’ll be learning about the conservation\, preservation and restoration of historic ironwork\, some of which can be seen around the building: from the dizzying heights of the golden ball that tops our clock tower and cast iron brattishing on our complex series of roofs\, to the enormous – and very cumbersome – portcullis gates in the basement. \nTuesday 23 September2025\, The Performance Space\, Central Library \nSession #1 – 12.45pm arrival for a 1pm start (ends 2.15pm) \nSession #2 – 5.15pm arrival for a 5.30pm start (ends 6.45pm) \nThe lecture is free but you’ll need to book your ticket online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/not-just-any-old-iron-evening-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TH-Clocktower-Exterior-Spire-Town-Hall-7937-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T141500
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250902T140236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T140236Z
UID:11679-1758632400-1758636900@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Not just any old iron! Afternoon Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation of many of its original heritage features. \nOur series of Heritage Lectures aims to shine a light on some of the fascinating work that’s been going on behind the scenes. We’ve already heard about the work on our paintings\, mosaic flooring\, clock\, stained-glass windows\, organ\, furniture\, the Albert Memorial\, Albert Square and the original lighting. \nJoin us in Central Library for a chance to hear from Will Jones and Peter Meehan of Heritage Project Contracts. The lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \nIn this lecture we’ll be learning about the conservation\, preservation and restoration of historic ironwork\, some of which can be seen around the building: from the dizzying heights of the golden ball that tops our clock tower and cast iron brattishing on our complex series of roofs\, to the enormous – and very cumbersome – portcullis gates in the basement. \nTuesday 23 September2025\, The Performance Space\, Central Library \nSession #1 – 12.45pm arrival for a 1pm start (ends 2.15pm) \nSession #2 – 5.15pm arrival for a 5.30pm start (ends 6.45pm) \nThe lecture is free but you’ll need to book your ticket online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/not-just-any-old-iron-afternoon-lecture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TH-Clocktower-Exterior-Spire-Town-Hall-7937-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250922T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250916T144733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T144812Z
UID:11755-1758562200-1758569400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mystery International Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the sixth edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. \nEvent Details:\n• Doors open: 17:00\n• Introduction to the film: 17:25\n• Film starts: 17:30 \n• Entry: Pay what you can (recommended donation of £3)\n• Popcorn: FREE!\n• Drinks: Grab a coffee\, tea\, or soft drink from the fully stocked café! \nTo celebrate half a years’ worth of screenings\, we’ll be revisiting all of the countries we’ve already visited in the film club so far. As we usually have five films to pick from this month will be no exception\, the only difference is that the five films have all been selected from the winning countries we’ve had before. \nWe’ve made it easier to vote. You can now select your favourite film on the order form! Just fill in your details as usual\, on the next page you can then select which of these five films you want us to screen. \nThis month’s contenders are: \nHeart of Glass (1976\, Germany) \nA minor work from one of the major voices in international cinema\, Werner Herzog’s Heart of Glass is an oft overlooked\, spellbinding look at an 18th century town’s slow descent into madness as they try to discover the secrets of ruby glass that are lost of the death of the master glassblower. The legend says this film was shot with the cast entirely under hypnosis – for real- to create the alien\, detached feel of the piece. \nThe Given Word (1962\, Brazil) \nA man’s donkey falls sick in this didactic faith vs judgement story about a man keeping his pact with his religion after he promises to carry a cross like Jesus across the country if his donkey is cured. Vicious at the folly of man and the corruption of religious institutions\, Duarte’s film is an underseen gem of Brazilian cinema. \nThe Red Spectacles (1987\, Japan) \nFrom the director of the seismic anime classic Ghost in the Shell\, Mamoru Oshii’s The Red Spectacles\, is a live-action foray into a future world full of political turmoil\, barbaric police juggernauts and conspiracy – all presented through a cartoonish\, light-hearted riff on the noir films of the 40s. The first in the directors mammoth Kerberos saga\, one of the most tonally fascinating sci-fi series from Japan. \nHit The Road (2021\, Iran) \nA family embarks on a long road trip to drop their eldest son off on a journey he won’t be retuning from\, along the way we learn of the deep family bonds through laughter and tears and the beautiful yet dangerous landscapes they have to endure. A touching debut from a second-generation Iranian film director. \nExiled (2006\, Hong Kong) \nBitterness\, brotherhood\, honour and dishonour ripple through every splendidly staged shot in Johnnie To’s modern crime classic that stands as a testament to a new era in Hong Kong filmmaking. Anchored in the camaraderie – and duplicity- of its ensemble cast\, Exiled is pure cinema – focused on camera movements\, action and powerful performances.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mystery-international-film-screening-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/filmclub-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250813T093533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T100159Z
UID:11491-1758369600-1758384000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday Spectacular: Lowry Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Lowry at Central Library and get involved in some fantastic fun for all the family. Enjoy arts and crafts\, interactive storytelling and engaging workshops. There will also be the chance to watch family classics on the big screen\, and more!  \nFree – more info to follow \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday-spectacular-lowry-takeover-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1920x1080px_Lib_Live-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250915T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250902T123831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124329Z
UID:11663-1757959200-1757962800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:An evening with Katherine Rundell
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome bestselling author Katherine Rundell to Manchester to celebrate the release of The Poisoned King! \nThe mesmerising follow-up to Rundell’s Waterstones Book of the Year 2023-winning Impossible Creatures finds Christopher embroiled in an elaborate rescue mission as he returns to the magical world of the Archipelago. \nKatherine joins us at Manchester Central Library for a talk\, audience Q&A and signing. Please note that Katherine will sign all books bought from Waterstones on the day of the event\, but due to time restraints and to make sure that all readers have a chance to get their book signed\, Katherine will only be able to sign one book brought from home \nAbout The Poisoned King \nThe dragons call out\, and the ratatoskas tell of murder. \nCome with us now. There is justice to be done.\n\n\n\nReturn to the Archipelago – the secret place in our world where all the creatures of myth still live and thrive\, for a rescue mission like no other. The Poisoned King is the second book in the epic Impossible Creatures fantasy series from bestselling author Katherine Rundell. \nWhen Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face\, his heart leaps for joy. For months he’s dreamed of returning to the Archipelago. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx\, or a plan to enter a dragon’s lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a flock of birds at her side\, a new-hatched chick in her pocket and a ravenous hunger for justice… \nAbout the author \nKATHERINE RUNDELL is a multi-million-bestselling author whose novels for children have won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Costa Children’s Book Award\, among many others. Impossible Creatures was Waterstones Book of the Year 2023\, and in 2024 Katherine was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year and Impossible Creatures won the Children’s Fiction Book of the Year. She is a Quondam Fellow of All Souls College and a Fellow of St Catherine’s College\, Oxford\, where she works on Renaissance literature. Her books for adults include Super-Infinite\, winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize. Very occasionally she goes climbing across the rooftops of Oxford\, late at night.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-katherine-rundell/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/rundell.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250813T092100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T085852Z
UID:11482-1757768400-1757779200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Central Library’s Big Language Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Do you speak more than one language? Want to find out more about the languages spoken in Manchester? Then join us for an engaging exploration of our foreign language archives\, where visitors can uncover stories\, documents\, and cultural treasures from Manchester’s amazingly diverse communities. \nPerformance Schedule \n1.30pm Welcome by the Portuguese Consulate \n1.45pm Irish storytelling with Neysa Killeen \n2pm Portuguese poetry reading with Eugénia Azevedo and José Dias \n2.15pm Irish storytelling with Neysa Killeen \n2.30pm Greek poetry reading with Mandy Kotsopoulou\, Iason Andreadakis\, Doreta Boultouka and Spyros Pantos \n2.45pm Irish storytelling with Neysa Killeen \n3pm Prose and poetry reading in Hungarian with Dr Szilvi Naray and Zotmund Jakab \n3.15pm Irish storytelling with Neysa Killeen \nFree – please drop in \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/central-librarys-big-language-celebration/
LOCATION:Performance Space
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Big-Language-Celebration-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250723T143649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T104428Z
UID:11399-1757703600-1757707200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:An Evening with Kathy Reichs
DESCRIPTION:​Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs for a rare visit to the UK to celebrate over 25 years of her bestselling series. \n​Best known as the inspiration behind Fox Television’s longest-running scripted drama\, Bones\, Kathy will be in Manchester for a one-night-only. She’ll be discussing her career as an author and forensic anthropologist\, how she crafts her smash-hit stories and what it takes to plot and pen a murder. \n​Hosted by Sunday Times Best Seller\, Clare Mackintosh\, join us for an evening of stories. \n​Every book + ticket comes with a copy of Fire & Bones\, which Kathy will sign and dedicate on the day. \n​\nAbout the book: Fire & Bones\n\n\n\n​It’s never easy working fire scenes. \nCalled to Washington\, DC to analyse the victims of a mysterious arson attack\, Tempe quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom\, a neighbourhood with a colourful history\, and as the pieces start falling into place\, the property’s ownership becomes more and more suspicious. \nSensing a good story\, Tempe teams up with a new ally\, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Delving into the past\, the duo learns that back in the Thirties and Forties\, the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting\, this fact seems irrelevant – until the son of one of the gang members is shot dead at his farm in Virginia. \nWhen another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground\, claiming one more victim\, what might have been a coincidence starts to look more like targeted attacks. As she and Ivy dig deeper\, Tempe’s instincts point towards the obvious: somehow\, her every move since coming to Washington has been anticipated in advance. And every path forward brings with it a lethal threat. \n​About Kathy Reichs\n\n\n\n​Kathy Reichs’s first novel\, Déjà Dead\, published in 1997\, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. \n​To date\, she has written twenty-four novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Kathy was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest-running scripted drama\, Bones\, which was based on her work and her novels. One of the very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology\, Kathy lives in Charlotte.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-kathy-reichs/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/kathy-Reichs2.jpeg.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250904T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250813T084827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T095608Z
UID:11463-1756981800-1757349000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Japan Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Japan Week to learn more about leading Japanese destinations from EXPO 2025 in Osaka\, as well as hidden gems that will inspire your next visit. You can also view incredible exhibitions and performances from Japanese artists and join workshops to give yourself a taste of traditional Japanese culture right here in Manchester. \nFree – drop in. \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/japan-week/
LOCATION:Performance Space
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1_Osaka-City-LL-verion-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250815T143823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T143823Z
UID:11512-1756477800-1756483200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Film Friday
DESCRIPTION:Does Friday afternoon and cinema sound like a good combo to you? \nThen join us at Manchester Central Library for a free film screening with themed crafts! \nWe may even have popcorn! \nSuitable for children up to 12 years old. No need to book\, free to drop in from 2.30pm. Film screening starts at 2.30pm. \nFriday 29 August. 2.30-4pm. Performance Space.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/film-friday-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Film-Friday-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250815T143450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T143450Z
UID:11507-1756472400-1756477800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Story Garden: A Garden Collage
DESCRIPTION:To welcome bees and butterflies\, we’ll start by planting beautiful\, colourful flowers. But that’s not all—we’re going to get crafty too! \nUsing decorative paper and layers of soft tissue paper\, we’ll create a giant blooming flower collage. \nEach petal we add will remind us how important flowers are for pollination and how we can help protect our natural world. \nSo grab your glue sticks and let your imagination bloom—our garden is about to get a whole lot more magical! \nFree entry\, no need to book. \nFriday 29 August. 1-2.30pm. Performance Space.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/story-garden-a-garden-collage/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Story-Garden-A-Garden-Collage-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250612T104007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T104118Z
UID:11142-1756231200-1756234800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:An Evening with A.F. Steadman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for what promises to be a brilliant Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of Skandar and the Spirit War\, the fifth and final book in the blockbuster Skandar series! Join us to hear all about the Skandar series and there will also be a Q&A so you can put your burning questions to the author herself! \nThe blockbuster hit series about bloodthirsty unicorns\, epic sky battles and elemental magic was crowned Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year in 2022. The series has been translated into 47+ languages and a film produced by Sony Pictures is in the works.  \nCome and celebrate the publication of Skandar and the Spirit War\, the highly anticipated fifth and final book in the Skandar series at this exclusive and unforgettable family event. \nA.F. Steadman will be signing and dedicating copies of the Skandar series after the event\, but due to time limitations A.F. Steadman will sign and dedicate one copy of Skandar and the Spirit War plus one other book per child. The book and ticket option includes a pre-signed copy of the hardback exclusive edition of Skandar and the Spirit War (RRP. £14.99) which will be available for collection at the event. \nPlease note that ticket holders 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult (who must also purchase a ticket) in order to gain entry to the venue and to remain in the venue for the duration of the performance. The venue reserves the right to refuse entry to unaccompanied ticket holders who are 16 years of age and under. \nThe event may be filmed and photographed\, as an attendee you consent to footage of you being used for promotional purposes.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-bestselling-author-a-f-steadman/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Launch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AF-Steadman.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250730T103903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T103903Z
UID:11445-1754056800-1754064000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Film Friday
DESCRIPTION:Does Friday afternoon and cinema sound like a good combo to you? \nThen join us at Manchester Central Library for a free film screening with themed crafts! \nWe may even have popcorn! \nSuitable for children up to 12 years old. \nNo need to book\, drop in from 2pm. \nFilm screenings start at 2pm.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/film-friday/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Film-Friday-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250730T103451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T103515Z
UID:11441-1754053200-1754056800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Paint and plant!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a reader and gardener in the making? \nWant to find out how you can get prizes for reading books? \nThen this session is for you! \nDecorate your very own terracotta pot\, plant some seeds and find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge during this interactive session. \nAll materials provided. \nPaint and plant! Friday 1 August 1-2pm @ Central Library Performance Space. \nFree entry\, just drop in!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/paint-and-plant/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Paint-and-Plant-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250723T124546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T103708Z
UID:11376-1753970400-1753974000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Come Meet the Wise Owls in the Story Garden!
DESCRIPTION:The Wise Owls are waiting!  Join us in the Story Garden for a magical hour filled with Owl wisdom!  Whether you’re curious or just love a good story\, the Wise Owls are ready to welcome you with a hoot! \nSuitable for children aged 4-11. \nFree entry – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/come-meet-the-wise-owls-in-the-story-garden/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Come-and-Meet-the-Wise-Owls.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250702T115302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T115302Z
UID:11281-1753812000-1753819200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Word Central 9th Birthday!!
DESCRIPTION:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. \nPresented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. \n‘Now We Are Nine’ birthday celebration. \nTuesday 29th July\, 6.00pm – 7.45pm\, at Manchester Central Library\, St Peter’s Square\, Manchester M2 5PD. \nDoors open 5.40pm and free entry. \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest Angela Smith. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 15th July via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer – it is essential that you stay within this timeframe. \nPerformance slots are allocated on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis from the stated booking time. If they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list. \nOur special guest Angela Smith is Welsh by birth but has lived in Hulme long enough to be a Mancunian by adoption\, with her poetry influenced by both the Valleys and the city. She began writing at the age of 7\, but stopped for decades when a burglar stole her notebooks and her Muse. Inspired to begin writing again by online friends and the welcoming Manchester poetry scene\, she has poems in numerous anthologies and the published collection This Is the Me I Would Be If I Dared. Angela loves to play with form and style\, as can be seen in her blog here. \nEvent host Tony Curry is a performance poet\, playwright and workshop facilitator. Raised in Crawley by English and South African parents\, he has lived and worked in Manchester for three decades\, running literature-in-the-community projects with a specific leaning towards mental health and wellbeing. His play\, The Teddy Bear\, was staged at Manchester’s Contact Theatre\, whilst his solo spoken word shows include Brit Boy\, Complicit Relations\, Moving and The Odyssey\, performed at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. Tony has recently toured his solo show Tall Tales for All Men\, adapted from his collection Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short (Flapjack Press\, 2012)\, at the Brighton Fringe and Chorlton Arts festivals. \n@WordCentralMcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-9th-birthday/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Poetry,Readings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WORD-CENTRAL-LOGO-jpg.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250723T124047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T103609Z
UID:11370-1753711200-1753714800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Story Garden Crafts!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library for our school holidays arts and craft session! Make wonderful carnivorous plants and giant pompom flowers\, and find out all about the Summer Reading Challenge! All materials provided. Suitable for all children. No need to book. \nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/story-garden-crafts/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Story-Garden-Crafts.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20241218T110409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T131302Z
UID:10019-1753441200-1753558200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Love Stories Etc… launched in 2024 with a one-day festival held at Manchester Central Library\, with panels\, workshops and book signings\, aimed at encouraging romance readers to discover new authors. \nFor 2025\, there will be events across two days\, with an impressive mix of bestselling brand authors\, emerging stars and debuts writing in the romance space\, including Taylor Dior-Rumble\, Beth O’Leary\, Mike Gayle\, Mhairi Macfarlane\, Alexandra Potter\, Suzan Holder\, Sareeta Domingo\, Laura Wood\, Justin Myers\, Lizzie Huxley-Jones and Jendella Benson confirmed to appear. \nHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS ON FRIDAY 25TH JULY. \n \nWe’re delighted to announce that after Claire’s workshop she will be available for mini Author Brand photo shoots. This includes a 25 minute brand shoot with Claire 10 edited digital images. Find out more information and pre-book here.  \n\nAND HERE ARE THE AUTHOR PANELS OVER THE WEEKEND. \nTHE FIRST TWO ARE ON THE FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER THE WORKSHOPS. THE REST ARE ALL ON SATURDAY 26TH JULY. ENJOY!! \n  \n\n \nTHERE IS A RANGE OF TICKETS AVAILABLE.  \n\nFRIDAY 25TH TICKET\nSATURDAY 26TH TICKET\nFULL WEEKEND TICKET\nVIP TICKET (BOTH DAYS + SATURDAY EVENING MEET AND MINGLE)\n\nCONCESSIONARY TICKETS FOR STUDENTS\, OVER 60’S\, PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY OR ACCESS ISSUES\, CITY COUNCIL STAFF AND PEOPLE ON A LOW INCOME. \nCLICK ON THE ‘BOOK NOW’ LINK BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS \n\n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/10019/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Fair
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LSE.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250721T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250617T160431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161127Z
UID:11217-1753119000-1753126200@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mystery International Film Club Screening
DESCRIPTION:This event is for individuals aged 15 and over. \n\n\n\nWelcome to the fifth edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nMonday 21st July 2025 • Doors open: 17:00 • Introduction to the film: 17:30 • Film starts: 17:40 \n\n\n\n• Entry: Book you pay what you can tickets here (recommended donation of £3) • Popcorn: FREE! • Drinks: Grab a coffee\, tea\, or soft drink from the fully stocked café! \n\n\n\nAt the Film Society\, we aim to bring you the very best of global cinema— hoping to shine a light on underseen gems from around the world —enriching our collective film knowledge and experience\, while also having a corker of a time. To make it even more exciting\, each month you’ll have the chance to vote on 5 fantastic films\, and the one with the most votes will be screened with the winner being revealed the day of the event. \n\n\n\nThis month’s contenders are: \n\n\n\nNeptune Frost (2021\, Rwanda) \n\n\n\nQuite unlike anything you will have seen before this Rwandan Afrofuturist musical epic in a which a band of “fourth dimensionally liberated” revolutionaries fight against The Authority to free mine workers from being exploited in a near future Burundi. High concept transgressive cinema executed with high quality\, promising a glimpse at a brighter future for cinema as an artform free of market sensibilities and charged with telling totally unique stories. \n\n\n\nWest Indies (1979\, Mauritania) \n\n\n\nBirthed from four hundred years of colonial history\, Med Hondo’s landmark musical comedy explosively dissects the roots and ramifications of slavery and displacement. Staged gorgeously on a to-scale recreation of a slave ship\, Hondo plays with the form of cinema itself\, drawing attention to its artificiality while he brings past and present together in an artistic redefining of what a movie musical can be. \n\n\n\nThe Girl With The Red Scarf (1978\, Turkey) \n\n\n\n A perfect example of the sumptuous romantic melodrama that can be found in the greatest Yeşilçamfilms from Turkey’s golden age of cinema\, once a major powerhouse for film production this era is all but lost in discussion outside of Turkey and sadly so. This film sees a young man and woman fall in love and then face the trials of love and loss with incredibly dazzling drama. \n\n\n\nAli\, Fear Eats the Soul (1974\,  Germany) \n\n\n\nEmmi\, an elderly German lady\, meets and falls in love with Ali\, a young Moroccan manual labourer in Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s beautifully melancholic story of forbidden romance and the suffocating nature of societal norms. A thoughtful\, empathetic look at the damages caused by anti-immigrant rhetoric. Stir (1980\, Australia) \n\n\n\nBased off true events\, this Australian prison drama is a bleak look at a justice system pushed to its limits treated inmates with disdain and cruelty. We see the buildup to chaos and we see the aftermath of chaos as tensions rise between prisoners and officers in the harshest of conditions. \n\n\n\nWatch the film trailers and vote for your favourite film here!!  \nWe’ll notify you of the winning film the night before the screening.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mystery-international-film-club-screening/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/film-club-logo-landscape.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250617T120752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T121029Z
UID:11168-1752922800-1752940800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:CHaOS Science Summer Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of science-based fun brought to you by CHaOS (Cambridge Hands-On Science)! All CHaOS events are run by friendly student volunteers from the University of Cambridge\, bringing a selection of their favourite experiments from across the sciences for you and your family to get involved with! Fun\, informative and great for all ages.  \nFree – please drop in.  \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chaos-science-summer-roadshow/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CHaOS-Science-Summer-Roadshow.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T201500
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250311T143759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T143915Z
UID:10675-1752692400-1752696900@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Attica Locke
DESCRIPTION:This is the best kind of thriller: as literate and thoughtful as it is fast-moving. Attica Locke has bags of style\, and sings the blues on every page’ – Mick Herron (Slow Horses) \nWe’re thrilled to welcome American crime writer Attica Locke to Manchester Literature Festival for a rare UK event. In Guide Me Home\, the latest of her gripping\, politically charged crime novels\, Texas Ranger Darren Matthews is in trouble: he might be about to stand trial in front of a Grand Jury; his difficult and destructive mother is back in his life\, and a young Black woman from an all-white sorority appears to be missing\, although her sorority sisters and her family deny she has disappeared. With his job\, relationship and possibly his life on the line\, Darren is forced to grapple with the realities of living in Trump’s America. \nAttica Locke is an author\, screenwriter and producer who was born in Houston\, Texas. She is the author of six novels including Heaven\, My Home\, a Waterstones Thriller of the Month; Bluebird\, Bluebird\, winner of the CWA Steel Dagger; Pleasantville\, longlisted for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction\, and Black Water Rising\, shortlisted for the Orange Prize. Her screenwriting/producer credits include When They See Us\, Empire\, and the Emmy-nominated Little Fires Everywhere\, for which she won an NAACP Image award for television writing. \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester. Supported by Library Live. \nImage credit: Victoria Will \nTickets: Book here or click on the green ‘Book Now’ button below\, or phone the box office on 0161 876 2015
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/10675/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Attica-Locke-credit-Victoria-Will-lower-res-for-LL.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023915
CREATED:20250701T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T150039Z
UID:11277-1752512400-1752521400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Film Night
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQIA+ Staff Network are back for another cosy night in at Central Library to watch queer films with our friends\, and we’re inviting you! We all love a good movie night\, but nothing beats watching a film with your pals. So join us on Monday 14 July –  everyone is welcome! \nWe want you to help us choose what film to watch here\, from the following choices: \nUnicorns: The story of a queer South Asian nightclub performer living a double life\, and a young\, single father who works as a mechanic. When they meet\, a search for identity is sparked. \nDisclosure: An in-depth look at Hollywood’s depiction of transgender people and the impact of those stories on transgender lives and American culture. \nSweetheart: A socially awkward\, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully boring family\, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling\, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla. \nParis is Burning: New York City\, 1980. In Harlem’s African American and Latinx drag-ball scene\, rival houses compete in fierce contests for trophies. Meanwhile\, legendary voguers\, drag queens\, and trans women—including Willi Ninja\, Pepper LaBeija\, and Venus Xtravaganza—reveal the rules and traditions of the scene. \nVote for your favourite film till Sunday 13 July here \nWe will be bringing popcorn and Pic n’ Mix to keep your snack needs met whilst we all get cosy and enjoy the delights of the big screen! \nFree – please drop in (film starts at 5:20pm on the dot)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lgbtq-film-night/
LOCATION:Performance Space
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://librarylive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LGBTQ-Film-Night.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR