Longsight Library

Longsight Library Fun Palace is happening this Saturday! We've got loads of great activities to enjoy and discover! Fancy trying your hand at Persian or Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Chess or how about a clowning session? How about trying out our outside games benchs with prizes to win?
Needing a quieter pace join Dare to be Different's SEN activities and much more.
There's so much to do! See you on Saturday 3 October, 1.30 - 3.30pm.
Dragons Voice Manchester Libraries Anamika Group Longsight Community Group (Manchester)Olympias Music FoundationManchester Museum

Longsight Library is pleased to invite Black artists based in Manchester to submit artwork for our Black History Month 2026 Exhibition.

Exhibition Dates
6 October – 30 November 2026

We are seeking 10 artworks by 10 Black artists living or working in Manchester.

Eligibility
Open to Black artists aged 18+
Based in Manchester or Greater Manchester
One artwork submission per artist

Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, textile, mixed media and digital artwork accepted

No sculpture or 3D works

Maximum artwork size: 50 cm (including frame if applicable)

Artwork must be ready to hang

Original work only

LINK:

https://form.jotform.com/262488111235050

Want to know up to date information about how Climate Change is impacting and will continue to impact us in our day to day life in the UK? Book yourself onto Longsight Library's People's Emergency Briefing film screening on Friday 21 August, 2 - 4pm. https://PeoplesEmergencyBriefingatLongsightLibrary.eventbrite.co.uk For all parent/carers attending you can book your children and young people aged 8yrs+ on to an accompanying children's Climate Workshop by emailing or text/WhatsApp Paula on 07814103723 or [email protected] with children's ages, names and adults Eventbrite ticket number. ⭐ Please Share⭐ 🌎🌍🌏

Families join us for a design an Earth Day Poster to display in the library. Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30pm

Tuesday 17 February, 2 - 3pm we have the lovely artist Laurie Pink in the library, creating colourful banners in celebration of LGBT History Month. free activity for children and families. places are limited, first come, first serve.