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TOMORROW NIGHT. CENTRAL LIBRARY. 6PM. Pay what you can tickets at librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-ce…

BOOK LAUNCH: Shaun Wilson with @LongfellaPoet. Thurs 21 May 6pm. Central Library. @cook_jude97658 @MCRCityofLit @newwritingMCR @NewWritingNorth. Tickets and info.. librarylive.co.uk/event/malcs-bo…

Hot off the Press from @Route_News Das Gruppe on the Wall, a pocket book by @hanleyPa telling the story the story of The Fall @bandonthewall Launching Fri 5 June @fallfuturepast where Paul will be in conversation with Daryl Easlea All tickets & info: linktr.ee/fallfuturepast

Central Library Behind the Scenes Tour. May 21 2026. 6pm. Tickets and more information here... librarylive.co.uk/event/behind-t…

Listen to the new edition of Full Volume podcast - featuring author Shaun Wilson @smw_writing on his fantastic new book "Malc's Boy". Plus what's on, archive clips from the Piccadilly Radio archive and much more. Tune in here: push.fm/fl/fv-shaun-wi…

📢 CRIME CENTRAL / Wednesday 13th May / 6pm 📅 Joining us this month is @authorzoesharp, David Penny & Simon Michael alongside your host @robparkerauthor! #Crime #Fiction #Manchester @BlackwellsMcr 🎟️ Pay-what-you-can tickets here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-centra…

'The Beautiful Death of Ozzy Osbourne' is the brilliant new book from @KeithKahnHarris Keith will be coming to our Henry Watson Music Library to discuss it. 6pm - Mon 1 June. Tickets - pay-what-you-can: tinyurl.com/yxadtjry @keithkahnharris @harpernorthuk @harpercollinsuk

📢 Book Launch: Shaun Wilson in conversation with Manchester poet Tony Walsh @LongfellaPoet. 📅 Thurs 21 May Central Library 6pm. 🎟️ Tickets and book bundles below... @cook_jude97658 @BlackwellsMcr @MCRCityofLit @NewWritingNorth @creativetourist librarylive.co.uk/event/malcs-bo…

#macfest2026 - An incredible Islamic geometric pattern workshop with Eric Broug at @MancLibraries this Saturday! Events like this really highlight the richness of art, history, and community coming together. @QaisraShahraz #IslamicArt #GeometricPatterns #EricBroug

Greetings space explorers! Get 10% discount at @planetariumgo this May with a Manchester Libraries card. Details here: manclibraries.blog/central-librar… @ManCityCouncil

Join us for a hands-on DJ and music production workshop at Central Library. This small-group session will cover the fundamentals of beat making, mixing, and live looping/DJ performance, using tools like Ableton Live, MIDI Controllers +More. Tickets here: tinyurl.com/463at47x

‘Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love’ is a people’s history of the biggest rock band in the world. And this Thurs 30 April, @SpenwoodBooks man Richard Houghton presents it at Central Library. Expect legendary stories + iconic music - from 6pm. Tickets: tinyurl.com/jmbax4bb

📚 Cosy Reading Club is tomorrow night! Enjoy a silent reading hour with any book you like, plus an optional chat after. Staff are around from 5.30pm if you need help choosing. 📅Tues 28th April 2026 📍Central Library 🕒5.30-7.30pm Free tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cosy-reading…

BOOK LAUNCH: Shaun Wilson in conversation with Tony Walsh (@LongfellaPoet). Central Library. Thurs 21 May 6pm. Malc’s Boy is being tipped as one of the most exciting debuts of 2026! @MCRCityofLit @NewWritingNorth @BlackwellsMcr @OxRdMcr Tickets - librarylive.co.uk/event/malcs-bo…

The wonderful #WomensPrize and #Nibbies shortlisted author @Marciathewriter will be at Chorlton Library discussing #TheMercyStep next Tuesday 28th April! Last few FREE tickets here... @MCRCityofLit @creativetourist @ChorltonBkshop eventbrite.co.uk/e/marcia-hutch…

Today at #Manchester Central Library - The Fleecers play live! Taliesin Puppet Theatre and workshop, the Northern Publisher's Fair plus Polish & Spanish storytimes. Read all about it at librarylive.co.uk

Today! Free! Manchester Central Library - magic, shape shifting and an epic chase...with puppets! Taliesin Puppet Theatre Performance and Puppet Making Workshop Puppet theatre performance, 2-3pm Puppet making workshop: 3-3:45pm Best for ages 5+ librarylive.co.uk/event/taliesin…

Well, that was fun!!! Thanks to everyone who came along to our #WorldBookNight BIG BOOK QUIZ. Huge thanks to Alan and Gary for being the perfect hosts, too. #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn @MCRCityofLit @readingagency @macinnes_neil @libsconnected @philipmanc @GMLibraries

Tomorrow at 3pm, Central Library welcomes... THE FLEECERS. One of the hottest emerging indie acts in the North West, the band will be performing live in the Henry Watson Music Library. FFO: Courteeners, The K's, Arctic Monkeys All welcome. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yzzn9uw5

What’s your favourite book right now? Tell us below! Join our Cosy Reading Club next Tuesday: a silent reading hour where you can unwind with any book you like. Need a recommendation? Staff are available from 5.30pm Come read with us!