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…

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…

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),…

House of Orphans and International Anthony Burgess Foundation present .... One Hand Clapping

19:00 - 21:00 30 October 2014
Written by Anthony Burgess Adapted for the stage and directed by Lucia Cox Janet doesn’t want their lives to change that much – she’s quite happy working at the supermarket, cooking…

Manchester Science Festival: Ancient Egyptian Mummies and Modern Science

18:00 - 19:00 30 October 2014
A talk and Q&A with Professor Rosalie David, Emeritus Professor of Egyptology at The University of Manchester and until her retirement in 2012, Director of the KNH Centre for Biomedical…

Manchester Science Festival: Mini Collection Encounter

11:00 - 11:30 30 October 2014
A chance to spend half an hour finding out about science in our collections.

Manchester Science Festival: Mini Collection Encounter

13:00 - 13:30 30 October 2014
A chance to spend half an hour finding out about science in our collections.

Manchester Science Festival: The Mummy (1932)

19:30 - 21:00 30 October 2014
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED A special, spooky screening in the magnificent surroundings of the Historic Reading Room of the 1932 film, starring Boris Karloff.

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…

‘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…

Collection Encounter: Morbid Miscellany Halloween Horrors

11:00 - 12:00 31 October 2014
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Come and join us for this one off Halloween Special and embrace the darker side of our collections. Expect horror, intrigue and the unusual!

Family Fun Afternoon: Bugs and Pests

13:00 - 16:00 31 October 2014
As part of Manchester Science Festival, join us for minibeast crafts.

House of Orphans and International Anthony Burgess Foundation present .... One Hand Clapping

19:00 - 21:00 31 October 2014
Written by Anthony Burgess Adapted for the stage and directed by Lucia Cox Janet doesn’t want their lives to change that much – she’s quite happy working at the supermarket, cooking…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 31 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…

(Science Festival Event) Y Touring Theatre Company presents Hungry

14:00 - 16:15 1 November 2014
PART OF THE MANCHESTER SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Food and the way we produce food are at the heart of the social, environmental issues and health challenges we face today. There is a global…

Here be Dragons! A tour of the Library for children

12:00 - 13:00 1 November 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.

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

15:00 - 16:30 1 November 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Family Fun Afternoon: Chinese Crafts

13:00 - 16:00 2 November 2014
Join us to explore different Chinese craft activities as we celebrate the Asian Triennial’s Harmonious Society exhibition. You might take away a Chinese kite or lantern! Just drop in!

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 5 November 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 5 November 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 - 11:30 6 November 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 - Piano Recital by Eliza McCarthy

13:10 - 14:00 6 November 2014
Jonathan Harvey Tombeau de Messiaen George Crumb Processional Tansy Davies Loopholes and Lynchpins Luciano Berio 6 Encores Joe Cutler Buckley’s Hot Licks Eliza McCarthy, winner…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 7 November 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

MUMS Lunchtime Concert: Opera Scenes and Wind Ensemble

13:10 - 14:00 7 November 2014
Students from the Manchester University Music Society perform a selection of chamber works including Stravinsky's rarely performed 'Octet for Wind Instruments' and extracts from the…

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