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Half-term & holidays
Little Reads Family Day
- Sat 24 Oct 2026Roughly 10.30am-3pm, times vary by activity; ages 3+Add to calendar
- Manchester Central Library, Manchester city centreAbout 25 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- FreeFree craft activities
- Good for most agesIndoors
A Manchester Literature Festival day of stories, theatre, music, dance and crafts at Central Library for ages 3 and up. Highlights include an interactive show of The Elves and the Shoemaker with puppets and clowning, a confidence-boosting session with author and West End performer Robert Tregoning based on his disco-ball picture book, and storytelling through movement with a dancer. Activities run at different times through the day, the crafts are free, and some sessions need booking.
Last checked Thu 15 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk. Report a problem
