Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

An Inventory of al Mutanabbi Street

6 February - 29 July 2013
This exhibition is the result of a project concieved by poet Beau Beausoleil and artist Sarah Bodman to "re-assemble" the "inventory" of reading material that was lost in the car bombing…

Burning Bright

8 February - 23 July 2013
Focusing on his achievements in the art of books, 'Burning Bright' features designs and prints by the artist and poet William Blake. On display for the first time are some exciting…

Tony Dyson: a hidden history of gay rights campaigning

1 February - 30 June 2013
Tony Dyson began campaigning for gay rights in the late 1950s but by the 1970s his ongoing work had become overshadowed by more strident activism. This intimate display seeks to reveal…

Unusual Views: Library tour for photographers

14:30 - 15:30 14 April 2013
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public. Booking is essential.

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:10 - 14:00 18 April 2013
Three fine chamber works by Mieczys³aw Weinberg – his knotty two-violin sonata, the exhilarating sixth piano sonata, and the last of his six violin and piano sonatas. The Danels’ violin…

Tour and Treasures

12:00 - 13:00 18 April 2013
With one of our curators, enjoy a closer look at material from the Library's world famous collections and find out more about this magnificent building. Booking is essential.

Manchester University Music Society Lunchtime Concert - Manchester University Baroque Orchestra

13:10 - 14:00 19 April 2013
Come and enjoy a Friday lunchtime concert performed by The Manchester University Music Society. These concerts are FREE, no need to book just turn up. Following the success of their…

Quatuor Danel Friday Evening Concert Series

19:30 - 21:30 19 April 2013
The Quatuor Danel concludes its season with two of the highlights of the Weinberg quartet cycle, the gentle eighth and the subtle and exploratory sixteenth. The university’s Professor…

Enchanting Tales

11:00 - 12:00 20 April 2013
Join the Library's storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery and mayhem! Most suitable for families with children aged 8-12, all welcome. Booking is recommended.

Here be Dragons!

12:00 - 13:00 20 April 2013
The walls and ceiling of the Library are full of strange and mysterious creatures - join our tour to seek them out! This tour is most suitable for families with children aged 5-10,…

Jeanette Winterson in Conversation with Kamila Shamsie

18:30 - 20:30 22 April 2013
Kamila Shamsie has written 5 novels, including Burnt Shadows which was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction and has been translated into over 20 languages. A trustee of English…

The Comedy Network presents: Iain Stirling and special guests

20:00 - 22:00 22 April 2013
Enjoy a side-splitting comedy evening hosted by The Comedy Network, one of the leading names in live comedy, booking and representing the hottest names on the comedy circuit. Your MC…

Whimsical Wednesday Workshop: Decoupage

13:30 - 16:00 24 April 2013
You suggested that we should include some traditional Victorian crafts in the programme, so we thought we'd try decoupage - the art of decoration using colourful paper scraps. Cover…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Gamelan Degung

13:10 - 14:00 25 April 2013
The University of Manchester’s music students with guests University of Manchester music students, with guests, offer a dynamic programme of music for Gamelan Degung, to culminate…

Build-a-book

13:00 - 16:00 26 April 2013
In this workshop, led by Guy Begbie of Begbiebook, you will discover how to make an ingenious concertina-style hardback book which opens out to display larger pages. This workshop…

The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 27 April 2013
The University of Manchester Chorus conclude a wonderful concert season with Walton’s Belshazzer’s Feast which will follow Dvorák's epic cello concerto in B minor, performed by soloist,…

Tyger Tyger

13:00 - 16:00 27 April 2013
Inspired by William Blake’s well-loved poem, and to celebrate our Burning Bright exhibition, this day of family friendly fun is all about tigers! Lots of great things to do – want…

Walter Caroll Lunchtime Concert - Helen Tonge (Violin) and Richard Whalley (Piano)

13:10 - 14:00 2 May 2013
Youthful Beethovenian vigour complements three contrasting, yet highly personal works by contemporary composers with Manchester connections, including a brand new piece by Camden Reeves.…

Manchester University Music Society Lunchtime Concert - Opera Scenes

13:10 - 14:00 3 May 2013
Come and enjoy a Friday lunchtime concert performed by The Manchester University Music Society. These concerts are FREE, no need to book just turn up. MUMS presents scenes from old…

Here be Dragons!

12:00 - 13:00 11 May 2013
The walls and ceiling of the Library are full of strange and mysterious creatures - join our tour to seek them out! This tour is most suitable for families with children aged 5-10,…

Burning Bright exhibition tour

13:00 - 14:00 14 May 2013
Join the curator of 'Burning Bright' for an exhibition tour and take the opportunity to further explore and discuss the items on display. Booking is essential.

Tour and Treasures

12:00 - 13:00 16 May 2013
With one of our curators, enjoy a closer look at material from the Library's world famous collections and find out more about this magnificent building. Booking is essential.

Explorer Tour: A peek behind the scenes!

14:30 - 15:30 17 May 2013
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you! Booking is essential.

Night Falls: A Doctor Who adventure family sleepover

17:00 17 - 09:00 18 May 2013
Dare you stay in the Library overnight?? Join us for a Doctor Who adventure night! Watch two fantastic Doctor Who episodes - 'Silence in the Library' and 'Forest of the Dead'. Make…

Whimsical Wednesday Workshop: Shadow cutting

13:30 - 16:00 22 May 2013
Another popular Victorian pastime - cutting paper silhouettes! Use modern technology and historic craft to make a silhouette self-portrait, or put a modern twist on this traditional…

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