Welcome to the Manchester Central Library International Film Society! We’re thrilled to have you join us for the very first edition of our film club. Our inaugural screening will take…
To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month we’re hosting a film night where you get to decide the film we watch. The LGBTQIA+ Staff Network will be turning the Central Library Performance…
The Manchester Culture Awards celebrate the best of culture and creativity in the city. As well as recognising the events that have made us laugh, cry, and think over the…
The awards cover everything from large international festivals to small community events that have contributed to Manchester’s creative buzz. Individuals, organisation or groups may be nominated for work including visual…
Music is among the most ubiquitous and varied aspects of human culture. Throughout all of our history and all around the planet, musical traditions have evolved to become signifiers of…
Ignite your summer adventures and discover Manchester City of Literature alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies thanks to a newly illustrated map, now available…
If, like us you have missed live music events, we have put together a few suggestions of some that you can view and take part in from home. MIF Manchester…
Manchester City of Literature has announced its new team, reaffirming its dedication to championing the city’s diverse cultural offering on a global stage. As part of the update, a new website…
Hear amazing music, experience great art and dance, and sample food from around the world. All for FREE! It’s time for Culture Feast at Wythenshawe Forum Library! Culture Feast: Festival…
Manchester is well known for our world class events, and the cultural legacy of the extremely successful 2002 Commonwealth Games lives on. Today a wealth of diverse events take place…
Following last year’s phenomenally successful inaugural awards, Manchester Culture Awards are back – by popular demand – for a second year. Nominations are now open and entries can be submitted…
Manchester-based music charity Brighter Sound and Manchester Central Library’s Library Live are bringing together talented female artists from the UK and Europe for an exciting cross-cultural collaboration. Following a public…
Longsight Library celebrated it’s fortieth birthday this weekend with a huge party, a Fun Palace and visits from customers and staff old and new. More than 1200 people visited the…
Manchester Libraries and Archives+ were Proud2Bee part of Rainbow Playground. A day-long (national) festival celebrating all things LGBT+ for young people. Coordinated and led by Manchester’s Proudtrust (LGBT+ Youth) in…
The day of the supersize bee trail is here with 101 supersize bees forming the biggest public art trail in Manchester. Have a look at the swarm in this fantastic…
We love supporting live music and hearing it in the library is even better! Manchester musician, dbh came into Manchester Central Library recently to record ‘Guitar Limb’ for the Word…
This January Manchester Libraries launches a new partnership with the charity Henshaws to provide advice, support and resources to those with sight impairment. Every Friday, members of the Henshaws team…
In November, Manchester dance company, Company Chameleon transformed Manchester Central Library through Illuminate, an extraordinary site-specific piece of dance, music and light art. Commissioned by Library Live, the fully booked event,…
Fancy a go at sewing? Whether you’ve got alterations to make or would like to start a new project come along to our monthly Sewing Club in the Media Lounge.…
The successful book festival returns for it’s 13th year with more events and authors than ever before! From 17-25 November Chorlton Library hosts events from ‘Scary Tales’ – an immersive…