Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

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.

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 21 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…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 22 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 23 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…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 25 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.…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 26 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.…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 4 September 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…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 6 September 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.

Peacock Feathers and Pearls; Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:30 12 September 2018
Learn more about Annie Horniman and Manchester’s first repertory theatre. Watch our experts print you a copy of an original programme from the time. Free. No need to book, just turn up.

The Birth of Medical Midwifery: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 13 September 2018
Delve into our amazing 17th to 19th Century Midwifery archive; be amazed at the detailed drawings and accounts from the time. Free, no need to book. Suitable for children 12 yrs and above.

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 16 September 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.

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 18 September 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…

The Lovenotes; Women’s A Capella Quartet

18:15 - 19:00 20 September 2018
What better way to celebrate our Women Who Shaped Manchester Exhibition than to invite Manchester’s The Lovenotes to perform at the Library. This local group have selected a range of…

From Oppression to Expression

14:00 - 16:00 22 September 2018
Discover fascinating stories which begin with the work of missionaries and commonwealth statesmen, and go on to include poets, activists and the journey towards inclusion. We are delighted…

From Oppression to Expression

14:00 - 16:00 24 September 2018
Discover fascinating stories which begin with the work of missionaries and commonwealth statesmen, and go on to include poets, activists and the journey towards inclusion. We are delighted…

Ballroom and Latin for Beginners

13:05 26 September - 13:55 21 November 2018
Due to popular demand, this Autumn the Martin Harris Centre is going back to basics again! Join us for ‘Ballroom and Latin for Beginners’ in a relaxed and friendly environment. …

Peacock Feathers and Pearls; Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:30 27 September 2018
Learn more about Annie Horniman and Manchester’s first repertory theatre. Watch our experts print you a copy of an original programme from the time. Free. No need to book, just turn up.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concerts: Oriental Breeze

13:10 - 14:00 27 September 2018
Manchester-based Chinese music ensemble, Oriental Breeze, consists of members from the local Chinese community and is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Enjoy the charm of traditional…

Summit

19:00 - 20:30 28 September 2018
Written by Andy Smith Co-directed by Andy Smith and Claire Lamont Produced by Fuel "We need to use our imagination. We need to imagine that change might be possible. That change…

Manchester University Music Society: Welcome Concert

17:00 - 19:00 30 September 2018
Join us for the first Music Society concert of the academic year, featuring three contrasting French works. We introduce our newest music students in Poulenc’s eclectic Gloria, followed…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 2 October 2018
If you’ve ever wondered where some of the Library’s staircases and doors 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.

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 4 October 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.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concerts: Quatuor Danel with Michelle Assay (piano)

13:10 - 14:00 4 October 2018
In the last years of Stalin’s regime, composers in Russia and the eastern bloc were exhorted to compose music ‘for the people’. In Poland Lutoslawski responded with a folklike series…

Schools’ Poetry Performance with: JOHN HEGLEY

11:00 - 12:00 5 October 2018
Acclaimed poet John Hegley will be performing to pupils from local primary schools to celebrate National Poetry Day 2018. National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration of poetry…

Spotlight on Enriqueta Rylands

11:00 - 12:00 5 October 2018
Join one of our exhibition curators as we explore key objects which offer new perspectives on the Library’s fascinating founder. Free. No need to book, just turn up.

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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