April library news - blossomwatch, unlimited ebooks and audiobooks, author events plus Crime Central

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Library news February 2023

LIBRARY TOURS VIEWED ON DIFFERENT DEVICES

Virtual Library tours

You can now take 3D walkthrough virtual tours of all 22 Manchester libraries, enabling you to explore our fabulous venues. Discover the nuances and architecture, and find out more about them before you physically visit, all from the comfort of a screen. Access all the tours and find out more about them via this new post on the library blog.

Easter activities and lunch

Manchester Libraries are offering free holiday activity sessions with lunch this Easter for 10-16 year-olds eligible for free school meals. Activities include screen printing, dance workshops, and more. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is advised. Details on how to book can be found on the Manchester Libraries Blog.

Word Central

Open mic poetry and spoken word night. Hosted by Flapjack Press and Tony Curry with special guest poet Andy Millican. Read more at Library Live.

Manchester Central Library, Tuesday 23 April, 6pm.

Crime Central

Rob Parker continues to spoil you with another perfect panel of authors! Joining him in April will be Judith O’Reilly, Charlotte Vassell and F.E. Birch! Read more about Crime Central at Library Live.

Manchester Central Library, Tuesday 30 April, 6pm.

Make your memories blossom

Step into spring with our free Blossom Photo Booth at Central Library. Pick up a National Trust Blossom Trail map in the library, snap the perfect blossom pic, and print it on the spot.

Percival Everett in Conversation

Presented by Manchester Literature Festival, the bestselling author will be discussing James, his thrilling retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, where the enslaved Jim is allowed to tell his story for the first time. Read more at Library Live.

Manchester Central Library, Wednesday 10 April, 7pm

David Nicholls in Conversation

A welcome return to Manchester for one of the UK’s best loved authors. David Nicholls joins us to discuss his witty and engrossing new novel, You Are Here, for the Manchester Literature Festival. Read more at Library Live.

Manchester Central Library, Monday 22 April, 7pm

George the Poet

Join George the Poet & Okechukwu Nzelu in Manchester for Track Record, a ground-breaking memoir by one of the UK’s most unique voices. See more details at Library Live.

Manchester Central Library, Wednesday 24 April, 6pm

Instant access to bestselling authors

Enjoy unrestricted access to eBooks and audiobooks by Kate Mosse, David Baldacci, Anya Bergman, Chika Unigwe, and Jodi Picoult throughout April. Simply sign up to Borrowbox and download instantly without any waiting lists or reservations.

Empowering entrepreneurs

Libraries can help turn your start-up dreams into reality. April's Build A Business workshops offer comprehensive support to start and grow your new venture. Tailored workshops, one-to-one advice, and networking events await. Discover how we can help you today.

Greater Mancunians exhibition

The Manchester College presents Greater Mancunians – a student led, landmark photography project, seven years in the making. Read more at Library Live.

Manchester Central Library, 19 April - 29 June

Support us

Thanks to donations ands grants many of our events and exhibitions in Manchester Libraries are free. You can make a donation in any library or visit Manchester Central Library Development Trust to make a donation or join the Library Lovers scheme.

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