Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Communities in Communication

17 July - 21 December 2014
The Middle Ages are commonly seen as a time of widespread ignorance and prejudice, but diversity and multiculturalism are not modern inventions. Perhaps surprisingly, examples can be…

Echo and Narcissus

11 August 2014 - 9 January 2015
Each of the mirrors in this body of work is dedicated to a literary heroine, provoking reflections of the feminine on several, potentially fragmented, levels. The statements etched…

Family Fun Afternoon: Christmas

13:00 6 - 16:00 29 September 2014
Drop in for a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts with the family and learn how to make unique Christmas decorations. At the end of the afternoon help Grumbold the Library Dragon decorate…

Giving it Wigan: Norman Nicholson at 100

25 July - 14 December 2014
In celebration of writer Norman Nicholson’s centenary, this display draws on the Library’s extensive archive to tell stories of his life and work. Born in Cumbria, Nicholson drew inspiration…

Imprinting the Imagination: Northern Renaissance Prints from the Holtorp Collection

8 May - 26 October 2014
Imprinting the Imagination delves into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image. This small but captivating show, including works by artists such as Hans Burgkmair, Albrecht…

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 24 September 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Toddler Tales

10:30 4 - 11:30 29 September 2014
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

‘Latin Fever’ Dance Classes

13:05 24 September - 14:00 19 November 2014
Learn to Dance “Strictly Style” Wed. 24 September – Wed. 19 November 2014 Due to popular demand we’re bringing Ballroom back to the Martin Harris Centre! Would you like to learn the…

Learn together: Journey through time - Mapping Manchester

16:30 - 18:00 25 September 2014
Investigate the past through historical maps. Discover what Manchester was like when it was little more than a village and take jumps through time as it grew right up to discovering…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Piano 4 Hands: Joseph Tong and Waka Hasegawa

13:10 - 14:00 25 September 2014
Poulenc Sonata for Two Pianos Dai Fujikura 3 Miniatures for Two Pianos John McCabe Basse Danse International duo Piano 4 Hands makes a welcome return to The University of Manchester…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 September 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Harmonious society

27 September - 23 November 2014
A major exhibition of new commissions and UK premieres shown across Manchester city centre. The John Rylands Library, in partnership with Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA),…

Ordsall Acappella Singers

14:00 - 15:00 27 September 2014
Pop in to the Historic Reading Room and hear the delightful sounds of Ordsall Acappella Singers - a vibrant group of talented singers who entertain audiences with their jazzy blend…

MUMS Welcome Concert

17:00 - 19:30 28 September 2014
Elgar Selections from Wand of Youth Suites 1 and 2 Shostakovich Six Romances on Verses by English Poets Macmillan Credo Manchester University Music Society begins its new season…

Tour and Treasures

29 September 2014
Take a closer look at some items from the Library’s magnificent collections and find out more about this historic building.

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 1 October 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Men Who Like Women Who Smell Of Their Jobs

1 October 2014 - 31 January 2015
The dark humour and weird logic of David Gaffney’s critically acclaimed Sawn-off Tales series meets the warped gothic fables of internationally exhibited contemporary visual artist…

Unusual Views: Library tour for photographers

15:00 - 16:00 1 October 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 2 October 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 2 October 2014
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Music in Time of War

13:10 - 14:00 2 October 2014
Lionel Handy (cello) Nigel Clayton (piano) Debussy Cello sonata D minor (1915) Bax Folk Tale (1918) Martinu Sonata No. 2 (1941) Debussy’s late masterpiece was one…

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 16:00 3 October 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Enchanting Tales

11:00 - 12:00 4 October 2014
Join the Library’s storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery, mayhem and more!

Free For Arts Festival: Gel Printing

11:00 - 16:00 4 October 2014
Come along and create your own unique piece of printed art to take away. Suitable for ages.

Here be Dragons! A tour of the Library for children

12:00 - 13:00 4 October 2014
The walls and the ceilings of the Library are full of strange and mysterious creatures – join our tour to seek them out. Most suitable for families with children aged 5-10.

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