The Portico was opened as a library and newsroom in 1806. It was split into two in the 1920s. The ambitious project to reunite the building for the people of Manchester and beyond is supported by experimental events on the building & collections.
Events in this collection
The Unbuilt Room at the Portico Library
Thu 1 Oct, 19:00
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The Unbuilt Room at the Portico Library
Thu 1 Oct, 20:00
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Written by Terrance Dicks: Book Launch with Simon Guerrier
Wed 25 Nov, 18:00
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Imaginary Landscapes: A poetry and harp recital
Fri 11 Dec, 18:00
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The Library of the Past and the Future
Tue 16 Jun, 18:00
Free
Book Launch: Anglo German Manchester
Tue 9 Jun, 18:00
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Behind the Scenes & Highlights of the Collection Tour
Thu 21 May, 18:00
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Everything & Nothing: Curator's Tour
Sat 11 Apr, 15:00
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Public Opening: Everything and Nothing - what makes a 220 year old library?
Thu 19 Mar, 18:00
Free
Hidden in Print: Women in the Portico Tour
Thu 12 Mar, 18:00
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Charles Dickens and his Manchester Connections
Sat 7 Mar, 17:00
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Behind the Scenes & Highlights of the Collection Tour
Thu 22 Jan, 18:00
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Mike Harding: Tales from the North
Thu 18 Dec, 18:00
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Changes in Light: Screening & Panel Discussion
Thu 20 Nov, 18:00
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We Are Family: Six Kids and a Super-Dad
Sat 1 Nov, 11:00
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Islamic Art Illumination Workshop
Fri 24 Oct, 18:00
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Bitter and Mild: Trial Show with Tom Kitching & Jennifer Reid
Still in its original 1806 building, the Portico Library celebrates both the historic and the contemporary culture of Manchester, welcoming the public, researchers and members to its unique 19th-century book collection and 21st-century events and exhibitions.
