Celebrate International Mother Language Day 2025
Every year on 21st February is UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day (IMLD). It is a day to champion language diversity and its connection to cultural and traditional heritage. It is easy to see why this day resonates so much with those cities with literary connections.
We’ll be celebrating in libraries across Manchester on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd February. It’s half term, so perfect for families to join us. There’ll be dancing, food, storytelling and lot’s more to discover. Everything is free to attend. Here’s a highlight below of the events taking place, but check the City of Literature website for lot’s more info.
Manchester Central Library. Friday 21 February 1-4pm.
Join us in Central Library for an afternoon to celebrate the language and culture of our local communities. This is the chance to try tasters, see traditional performances and have a go at traditional crafts. The event will be a celebration of the diverse range of languages in our city. Free entry, just drop in!
Wythenshawe Forum Library. Saturday 22 February 2-4pm.
We will be celebrating International Mother Language Day at Forum Library, with an afternoon of workshops, crafts and performance for all ages.
North City Library Funday Saturday 22 Feb 11-1pm
Join us for a variety of crafts and family fun exploring different languages and cultures to mark International Mother Language Day. Drop in between 11am and 1pm to get involved in free creative activities for all ages.
