Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Aperture: Open Photography Session

10:30 - 11:30 17 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public.…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 19 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 21 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Thursday Lates: Behind the scenes with the Photography and Conservation Studios

17:00 - 18:00 21 June 2018
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the unseen areas of the Photography and Conservation Studios and meet the experts who care and document our breath-taking collections. Free,…

The European Art-Science-Technology Network Week

25 - 30 June 2018
The European Art-Science-Technology Network (EASTN-DC) is a forerunner of the next digital revolution, bringing together 17 partners, from the European Union, Brazil, USA and Canada.…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 26 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

The European Art-Science-Technology Network Week

18:00 - 19:30 27 June 2018
The European Art-Science-Technology Network (EASTN-DC) is a forerunner of the next digital revolution, bringing together 17 partners, from the European Union, Brazil, USA and Canada.…

The European Art-Science-Technology Network Week

20:00 - 21:30 27 June 2018
The European Art-Science-Technology Network (EASTN-DC) is a forerunner of the next digital revolution, bringing together 17 partners, from the European Union, Brazil, USA and Canada.…

The European Art-Science-Technology Network Week

14:00 - 15:30 28 June 2018
The European Art-Science-Technology Network (EASTN-DC) is a forerunner of the next digital revolution, bringing together 17 partners, from the European Union, Brazil, USA and Canada.…

Explorer Tours

14:00 - 15:00 3 July 2018
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John Rylands Library. Free, booking…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 3 July 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 5 July 2018
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5yrs and under.

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 15 July 2018
Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public. Free, booking required. Suitable for 15 yrs and above

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 17 July 2018
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John Rylands Library. Free, booking…

KIDNAP@20: The Art of Incarceration

12:30 - 19:00 20 July 2018
A one-day performance symposium. In July 1998, the performance company BLAST THEORY did something a little different. Instead of making a theatre piece about a kidnapping, they actually…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 25 July 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 31 July 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 1 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Shimmer and Shine Window Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 2 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: Red and yellow and pink and green, you name it our amazing stained glass windows have it! Using the most colourful papers and textures make your own version…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 2 August 2018
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5yrs and under.

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 8 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 9 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 15 August 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Cusp Editions presents Clive Bell and David Ross at The John Rylands Library

19:30 - 20:30 16 August 2018
Listen to the delicate sounds of East Asian wind instruments coupled with bizarre rhythmic electronics performed by Clive Bell and David Ross. As a duo they tenderly explore the points…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 19 August 2018
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John Rylands Library. Free, booking required.

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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