Manchester Libraries are excited to announce the following free Holiday Activity Fund sessions this Summer. All these sessions are fun and interactive. The sessions are aimed at 11 to 15 year olds. A free lunch is provided to every young person attending the activities. Places are limited, so you need to book in advance. To book a place on any of the events go to the MCRActive website and search by Provider, typing “Manchester Libraries”. Or contact the library that is running the session by phone, email or coming into the library in person. Join us for fun and free lunch!
All sessions in partnership with MCRactive #HAF2023.
Central Library – all sessions 12pm – 4pm
Call 0161 234 1983 or email: libraries@manchester.gov.uk
Manchester Hip Hop Archive – learn about music-making, technology, imagery and more – Monday 31st July
Jewellery making – Thursday 3rd August
Mister Silky Skills – Tuesday 15th August
Manchester Hip Hop Archive – learn about music-making, technology, imagery and more – Thursday 10th August
Manga Drawing – Monday 14th August
Science and Industry Museum – make, create and play – Wednesday 16th August
Musical Theatre with the Palace and Opera House – Wednesday 23rd August
Musical Theatre with the Palace and Opera House – Thursday 24th August
Here’s a leaflet with all the events at Central Library for you.
Gorton Library – in the magnificent new Gorton Hub: All sessions 11am – 3pm
Call 0161 227 3737 or email: gortonlibrary@manchester.gov.uk
Join Creative City and Special Guests!
Creative City & Special Guests! Recycled plastic art, human-scale canvas art, plus other fun creative activities! – Monday 31st July
Creative City & Special Guests! Geli-Press Printing, more canvas art, plus other fun creative activities! – Wednesday 2nd August
Creative City & Special Guests! Stencil and spray art, collage art, plus other fun creative activities! – Monday 7th August
Creative City & Special Guests! Affirmation badge-making, sewing, slime station, plus other fun creative activities! – Wednesday 9th August
Other sessions
Design a T-shirt, using transfer paper/Printer and T-shirt Blanks – Wednesday 16th August
Mix it up with Crafts – Thursday 17th August
Science and Industry Museum – make, create and play – Wednesday 23rd August
National Football Museum crafts/games and– Thursday 24th August And Giant Tetrahedron – Thursday 24th August
Miles Platting Library – all sessions 11am – 2:30pm
Call 0161 227 3787 or email: beswicklibrary@manchester.gov.uk
Science and Industry Museum – make, create and play – Monday 31st July
Discover Jesmonite – arts and crafts session. Wednesday 2nd August
A bumper summer crafts day with screen printing, Bird feeders and wildflower bom boms – Monday 7th August
National Football Museum crafts/games and small sculptures– Wednesday 9th August
Love Science – Monday 14th August
Make Mini Mosaics, Ojo de dios and tie design with transfers! – Wednesday 16th August
A big crafting day with Shrink Plastic keyrings, fabric accessories – Monday 21st August
Mister Silky Skills and Giant Tetrahedron – Wednesday 23rd August
Newton Heath Library – all sessions 11am – 2:30pm
Call 0161 234 4474 or email: newtonheathlibrary@manchester.gov.uk
National Football Museum crafts/games and Show racism the red card – Wednesday 2nd August
Love Science – Thursday 3rd August
Mister Silky Skills and Giant Tetrahedron – Wednesday 9th August
A bumper summer crafts day with screen printing, Bird feeders and wildflower bom boms – Thursday 10th August
Small Sculptures – 3D Letters – Wednesday 16th August
Science and Industry Museum – make, create and play – Thursday 17th August
Discover Jesmonite – arts and crafts session. Wednesday 23rd August
Escape the heat and come make Mini Mosaics, Ojo de dios and tie design with transfers! – Thursday 24th August
Withington Library – all sessions 11am – 2:30pm
Call 0161 227 3720 or email: withingtonlibrary@manchester.gov.uk
Love Science – Wednesday 2nd August
Discover Jesmonite – arts and crafts session. Friday 4th August
A bumper summer crafts day with screen printing, Bird feeders and wildflower bom boms – Wednesday 9th August
Mister Silky Skills and Giant Tetrahedron – Wednesday 16th August
Make a Willow Lantern, design a tile with tile transfers and finish with a ojo de dios – Friday 18th August
National Football Museum crafts/games and Drama Workshop– Wednesday 23rd August
Small Sculptures – 3D Letters – Friday 25th August
Wythenshawe Forum Library – all sessions 11am – 2:30pm
Call 0161 227 3770 or email: forumlibrary@manchester.gov.uk
Discover Jesmonite – arts and crafts session. Monday 31st July
A bumper summer crafts day with screen printing, Bird feeders and wildflower bom boms – Wednesday 2nd August
Discover the art of Decoupage – Monday 7th August
Love Science – Wednesday 9th August
Make a Willow Lantern, design a tile with tile transfers and finish with a ojo de dios – Monday 14th August
National Football Museum crafts/games and Roving Reporters with Media Cubs – Wednesday 16th August
Mister Silky Skills and Giant Tetrahedron – Monday 21st August
Small Sculptures – 3D Letters – Wednesday 23rd August
