WHAT'S ON AT THE PORTICO LIBRARY, MANCHESTER
What's On at The Portico Library, Manchester
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Most Popular Shows and Events at The Portico Library, Manchester
What's On at The Portico Library, Manchester
The Portico Christmas Feast
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
The Portico Christmas Feast returns!Join us for our ever-popular yearly shindig of fine food, entertainment, and fundraising for the Portico....Fast History and Open Mic Night
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Listen to a series of quickfire talks with specially invited guests from across the history and heritage sector, then take to the stage yourself to share your own historical passions!...A Gothic Murder Mystery at the Portico Library
The Portico Library, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
The Creative Society Manchester and The Portico Library invite you to step into a world of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Don't miss this unforgettable Murder Mystery Evening, where you'll have the chance to unravel a centuries-old Victor...Winter Warming Flows: Poetry & Yoga
The Portico Library, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Wednesday 28 January 2026
Try an experimental yoga flow class that combines poetry with movement to bring light to the dark days....Mike Harding: Tales from the North
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Join us for a special evening with poet Mike Harding as he shares some stories from his latest books - including Specky Four Eyes....Witching Words Storytelling Workshop
The Portico Library, Manchester
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Join contemporary storyteller Stephe Harrop for a creative writing workshop inspired by traditional tales of witchcraft and enchantment from northern lands....Arts & Craft Cloth Book Covers
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Explore book covers and the arts and crafts movement with bookbinder and arts & craft expert Barry Clark....Arts & Crafts Cloth Book Covers
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Explore book covers and the arts and crafts movement with bookbinder and arts & craft expert Barry Clark....An Introduction to Bookbinding
The Portico Library, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
For total beginners, and others not too confident. In this one-day workshop we will create three finished books: all using the simple but versatile pamphlet stitch....The Portico Kitchen Secret Supper Club
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 12 February 2026
Join the Portico Kitchen team for a series of unique dining experiences in one of the city's most extraordinary settings. The Portico Kitchen is Manchester's oldest lunch spot, and expand their offer into dinner service for a limited run of...BSL Tour of How to Read a Book
The Portico Library, Manchester
Saturday 14 February 2026
A BSL tour of exhibition How to Read a Book led by Interpreter Jennifer Little....Bog Standard: An ancient bog man's story
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 19 February 2026
Ancient bog man?s story unearths magic, murder and mystery in Wilmslow - find out more in this performance with Rachel Pugh and Lucy Nolan....Brian Groom on These Isles: The Fascinating Story of England Ireland Scotland and Wales
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
These Isles: The Fascinating Story of England, Ireland, Scotland and WalesBestselling author Brian Groom will discuss the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland?s nations ? and the people who have called them home....Cole Stacey at the Portico
The Portico Library, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Bringing together his years of experience on stage, Cole Stacey?s deeply personal shows are rooted in storytelling - perfect for a library....Elizabeth and Ruth: Livi Michael on her new book
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Haunting, timely & bold, this new novel on Elizabeth Gaskell explores the limits of compassion & the cost of telling the truth ? then & now....Bookbinding: A handy pocket notebook
The Portico Library, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
We will make?a small hardback notebook, suitable for the pocket or handbag....Another Stranger: Cressida's Tale
The Portico Library, Manchester
Thursday 4 June 2026
In a world where the lives of strangers and survivors are weighed and traded for political gain, this Cressida is determined to define her own value. With Stephe Harrop....Bookbinding: Creating a portfolio for loose A4 sheets
The Portico Library, Manchester
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Artists have long used portfolios to hold, protect and transport their work, however they are also useful for everyday filing, safely holding loose sheets in one place. They can be custom-made to any size - ours will be for holding A4 sheet...Bookbinding: A multi-section journal / notebook
The Portico Library, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
This attractive A6 notebook/journal features an Italian patterned paper front cover (with a colour co-ordinated book cloth on the rear cover)....Bookbinding: Paper Magic
