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families Family Fun Day for International Mother Language Day at Central Library
Manchester Central Library | 21 February 2022

Communities from across Manchester come together for an afternoon of Mother Language Day celebration at Central Library.

literature Elizabeth Gaskell’s Secondhand Book Sale
Elizabeth Gaskell's House | 13 February 2022

This book sale is held regularly on the second Sunday of every month at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Described as ‘Manchester’s best second-hand book sale’ by one visitor it is a popular and favourite destination for book lovers.

literature International Mother Language Day 2024
Manchester Central Library | 12 – 27 February 2024

Manchester City of Literature and partners celebrate International Mother Language Day with a month of activities and events.

literature Poets & Players
The Whitworth | 12 February 2022

Head to the Whitworth and enjoy emerging performers showcased alongside established poets as Poets & Players returns.

literature An Evening of Queer Gothic Horror with Leon Craig and Alison Rumfitt
Blackwell's Bookshop | 21 February 2022

An evening of queer Gothic horror at Blackwell’s Bookshop with writers Leon Craig, Alison Rumfitt and poet Rosie Garland.

literature Memoir and Mental Health with Nick Blackburn, Horatio Clare and Sam Mills
Blackwell's Bookshop | 24 February 2022

Blackwell’s host an evening with writers Nick Blackburn, Horatio Clare and Sam Mills who will be discussing their memoirs.

literature Okechukwu Nzelu Book Launch – Here Again Now
Manchester Central Library | 10 March 2022

Blackwell’s Bookshop presents the launch of Okechukwu Nzelu’s latest book Here Again Now with an in conversation with Andrew McMillan.

literature Julia Armfield (OUR WIVES UNDER THE SEA) & Missouri Williams (THE DOLORIAD)
Blackwell's Bookshop | 17 March 2022

Julia Armfield and Missouri Williams head to Blackwell’s Bookshop to launch two of the most talked-about books of the year.

literature Of Myths and Mothers Booklaunch with Fly on the Wall Press
Blackwell's Bookshop | 25 March 2022

Fly on the Wall Press launch new short stories collection, Of Myths and Mothers, with a live line-up of contributors.

literature PLEASE MISS – Grace Lavery in conversation with Andrew McMillan.
Blackwell's Bookshop | 28 March 2022

Catch Grace Lavery in conversation with Andrew McMillan at Blackwell’s Bookshop as they mark the launch of her new book.

literature Anthony Joseph at Manchester Poetry Library
Manchester Poetry Library | 2 December 2021

Award-winning Trinidad-born poet, novelist, academic and musician Anthony Joseph hosts a special lecture that blends music and poetry at Manchester Poetry Library.

literature SWASHBUCKLERS – Dan Hanks in conversation with Gemma Amor
Blackwell's Bookshop | 25 November 2021

Blackwell’s Bookshop host the launch of Dan Hanks’ latest novel SWASHBUCKLERS – a nostalgic, wintery story perfect for fans of Ghostbusters, Gremlins and Stranger Things!

literature Word Central
Manchester Central Library | 21 October 2021

Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries present a free night of Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry.

literature Alight on Lemn Sissay’s Poetry: Takk Windows
Takk Coffee at Hatch | 21 – 23 October 2021

Hear the voice of Lemn Sissay OBE via recordings of his poetry, found at locations across Oxford Road Corridor, via specially commissioned recordings.

literature Alight on Lemn Sissay’s Poetry: Rain
Lemn Sissay Rain Mural | 21 – 23 October 2021

Hear the voice of Lemn Sissay OBE via recordings of his poetry, found at locations across Oxford Road Corridor, via specially commissioned recordings.