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13 Dec 2025

United in Rebellion: The Story of the Anti-Nazi Le…

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United in Rebellion: The Story of the Anti-Nazi Le…

13 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime

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Mandarin Storytime

13 Dec 2025

Saturday Spectacular – Christmas Special

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Saturday Spectacular – Christmas Special

22 Nov 2025 — 13 Dec 2025

Stroboscopic Synergy

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Stroboscopic Synergy

14 Dec 2025

Christmas Extravaganza!

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Christmas Extravaganza!

12 Sep 2025 — 16 Dec 2025

From Page to Stage: 20 Years of Manchester Literat…

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From Page to Stage: 20 Years of Manchester Literat…

16 Dec 2025

Carol of the Bells-Film Screening

Donations welcome

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Carol of the Bells-Film Screening

17 Dec 2025

Little Reads

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Little Reads

17 Dec 2025

Crochet and Chat Club

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Crochet and Chat Club

17 Dec 2025

Christmas Singalong

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Christmas Singalong

17 Dec 2025

Boardgames Club

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Boardgames Club

18 Dec 2025

Conversation Club

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Conversation Club

05 Nov 2025 — 19 Dec 2025

Our Long Goodbye

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Our Long Goodbye

20 Dec 2025

Little Reads

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Little Reads

20 Dec 2025

French Storytime

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French Storytime

27 Dec 2025

Ukrainian Storytime

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Ukrainian Storytime

27 Dec 2025

LEGO Club

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LEGO Club

26 Aug 2025 — 31 Dec 2025

ACTING UP!

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ACTING UP!

26 Aug 2025 — 31 Dec 2025

Piccadilly Radio Archive: Nobody Did It Better!

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Piccadilly Radio Archive: Nobody Did It Better!

26 Aug 2025 — 31 Dec 2025

Punk: The Art of Rebellion

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Punk: The Art of Rebellion

26 Aug 2025 — 31 Dec 2025

 LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Ex…

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 LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Ex…

22 Sep 2025 — 31 Dec 2025

Libraries 175: Celebrating 175 years of the Public…

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Libraries 175: Celebrating 175 years of the Public…

13 Oct 2025 — 31 Dec 2025

South Manchester Camera Club Exhibition

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South Manchester Camera Club Exhibition

08 Jan 2026

Conversation Club

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Conversation Club

15 Jan 2026

Book Launch: Forbidden Waters by Rob Parker

£4-£16.99

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Book Launch: Forbidden Waters by Rob Parker

22 Jan 2026

Conversation Club

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Conversation Club

24 Jan 2026

Ukrainian Storytime

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Ukrainian Storytime

26 Jan 2026 — 27 Feb 2026

Bridge of Sunflowers – Exhibition

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Bridge of Sunflowers – Exhibition

07 Nov 2025 — 28 Feb 2026

Architecture for the People – Exhibition

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Architecture for the People – Exhibition

26 Nov 2025 — 28 Feb 2026

The Great Hall Exhibition

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The Great Hall Exhibition

12 Jan 2026 — 28 Feb 2026

Funny Stuff – Exhibition

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Funny Stuff – Exhibition

17 Jul 2026 — 18 Jul 2026

LOVE STORIES etc Festival

£30

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LOVE STORIES etc Festival
About Library Live

From film nights and gigs to author readings and talks, Library Live features a real assortment of events, blending the traditional with the unconventional. With big open doors, lots of free events and many different spaces to explore, Library Live is for everyone.

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