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Portico Library
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Total events
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Upcoming
Welcome to the Portico Library, Manchester’s original 19th-century home of literature and learning. Uncovering, imagining, and sharing new histories together. Enjoy our public programme. From talks, performances and exhibitions to awards, workshops and new research projects.
Upcoming Events (2)
Past Events (10)
Arts & Craft Cloth Book Covers
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
Manchester
Slow Reading: Elizabeth Gilbert's The Signature of All Things
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
Manchester
Chinese Lantern Making
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Manchester
Bog Standard: An ancient bog man’s story
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Manchester
Food for Thought Conversation Club: 'How Should We Eat?'
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Manchester
Brian Groom on These Isles - New Book
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Manchester
Slow Reading: Elizabeth Gaskell's Ruth
Wed, Mar 4, 2026
Manchester
Portico Kitchen Afternoon Tea Number One: A Clockwork Orange
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Manchester
Charles Dickens and his Manchester Connections
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Manchester
Hidden in Print: Women in the Portico Tour
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Manchester