Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 27 January 2016
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.

Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World

21 January - 21 August 2016
Ghosts, witches, sorcerers and demons: our fascination with the supernatural stretches back centuries. Experience how supernatural forces shaped the lives of everyone from kings and…

New Music North West Festival

22 - 29 January 2016
The RNCM and University of Manchester join forces for the biennial New Music North West festival this January, featuring 8 days of music by 100 living composers from across the North…

Saving a Century

8 January - 24 March 2016
'Saving a Century', curated by leading architectural historian Gavin Stamp, uses archive photographs and material from over 50 years of the The Victorian Society's fight to save historic…

They Said, We Said

11 January - 29 April 2016
?'They Said, We Said' is a collection of artwork produced by members of Pure Studio, an arts facility based in Stockport that helps its members, all of whom have a learning disability,…

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 28 January 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you! To book a place for this event, phone our Customer Services team on 0161 306 0555.

Students’ Q&A with: Sir Harrison Birtwistle

14:30 - 16:30 28 January 2016
A student panel made up of undergraduates and postgraduates, has the opportunity to ask Sir Harrison Birtwistle questions. This event will be chaired by the University’s Head of Music,…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 January 2016
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.

VAGANZA – Part of the New Music North West Festival 2016

13:10 - 14:00 29 January 2016
Programme: Richard Whalley Butterflies (UK première) Richard Whalley Three Worlds Harrison Birtwistle Silbury Air Harrison Birtwistle Some Petals from My Twickenham Herbarium…

Li Yuan-Chia Collection encounter

11:00 - 12:00 30 January 2016
Take a closer look at the artist Li Yuan-Chia: The Man behind the Archive. We’ll be looking at items from the LYC Collection and providing an insight into this archive, the material…

GUARDIAN LIVE: Jeanette Winterson "In Conversation" with John Irving - SOLD OUT

18:30 - 20:00 1 February 2016
PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT John Irving is one of America’s greatest living novelists. He won the National Book Award in 1980 for his novel The World According to Garp…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 3 February 2016
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.

Piano Recital by Diana Lopszyc

13:10 - 14:00 4 February 2016
Diana Lopszyc, international Argentine-Polish pianist, performs works by contemporary composers from Ukraine, Argentina, and USA / UK, with UK and world premières including feminist…

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 4 February 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 5 February 2016
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.

Tour en Français - French language only

11:00 - 12:00 6 February 2016
La Bibliothèque John Rylands Deansgate ouvre ses portes pour vous emmèner à l'intérieur, et vous faire découvrir le site, dédié aux livres et à son architecture Victorienne. Cette…

LITERATURE LIVE: Ian McGuire and Rupert Thomson

18:30 - 20:00 8 February 2016
Ian McGuire grew up near Hull and studied at the University of Manchester and the University of Virginia, USA. He is co-founder and co-director of the University of Manchester's Centre…

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 9 February 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you! To book a place for this event, phone our Customer Services team on 0161 306 0555.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 February 2016
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.

MUMS Opera: Castor et Pollux

19:00 - 21:30 11 February 2016
The highlight of the MUMS 2015/16 season showcases the finest singers, musicians and creative team of the society’s members for two evenings of French opera. Two evenings which are…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 12 February 2016
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.

Abracadabra! The power of print demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 13 February 2016
What does abracadabra and alchemy have in common with our printing press? Find out the answers as you watch our Columbian Printing Press in action; heralded as one of history's greatest…

Abracadabra! The power of print demonstration

14:30 - 15:00 13 February 2016
What does abracadabra and alchemy have in common with our printing press? Find out the answers as you watch our Columbian Printing Press in action; heralded as one of history's greatest…

MUMS Opera: Castor et Pollux

19:00 - 21:30 13 February 2016
The highlight of the MUMS 2015/16 season showcases the finest singers, musicians and creative team of the society’s members for two evenings of French opera. Two evenings which are…

Collections encounter: 'I put a spell on you' The Moses Gaster collection

14:00 - 15:00 14 February 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect themselves against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into our…

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