Central Library will open its doors to celebrate its 90th birthday.

This year, Central Library celebrates 90 years since its grand opening. Join us for this cultural extravaganza during Festival of Libraries Week, celebrating the old and the new, and the venue’s many highlights and successes over the past 90 years. Featuring music, performances, crafts, displays, and lots more fantastic family fun including:

• Edible Storytime
• Manchester Histories Shadow Theatre
• RNCM musicians playing and taking about their instruments
• Community Performances
• String Quartet
• Acoustic sessions
• RNCM Jazz Trio
• Face Painting
• Hands on crafts

Free family event. No need to book, just drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue. Kindly supported by Manchester Central Library Development Trust, The Granada Foundation and The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund.