BBC Any Questions at Levenshulme Old Library
We were delighted to host a live broadcast of BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? last week – one of UK’s longest-running and best-loved political debate programmes. The show was broadcast from our main space in front of a packed audience, with presenter James Cook chairing a lively and thoughtful discussion featuring UK Work and Pensions […]
Summer MakeSpace Sessions
Looking for something creative and hands-on to do with the kids in Levenshulme this summer? Join us for MakeSpace, a series of fun, free drop-in sessions for children aged 4-12 and their families. Crafts, making, gardening and playful activities, all designed to inspire creativity and imagination. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer, […]
You Are Here: Creating the Park
Stories, Workshops and Creative Happenings in Levenshulme’s Green Spaces This summer, Levenshulme Old Library is taking creativity outdoors with You Are Here: Creating the Park – a series of events that celebrate storytelling, nature and community in some of Levenshulme’s much-loved parks. Creating the Park expands our You Are Here project, inviting people of all […]
Levenshulme Old Library Seeking New Chair of the Board of Trustees
Chair of the Board of Trustees at Levenshulme Old Library (Voluntary Position) Levenshulme Old Library (LOL) is on the lookout for an inspiring and strategic leader to join us as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant, community-driven arts hub at a pivotal moment in our […]
You Are Here: A New Podcast from Levenshulme Old Library
We’re excited to share You Are Here, a brand new podcast series produced by Levenshulme Old Library. You Are Here brings together five specially commissioned short stories, each set in and inspired by one of Levenshulme’s parks and green spaces – Cringle Park, Highfield Country Park, Nutsford Vale, Chapel Street Park and the Fallowfield Loop. […]
Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free
Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free: Palestinian Comics Revealed is coming to Levenshulme Old Library, running from 15th May to 14th July 2025. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the world of Palestinian comic art, featuring the works of twelve incredible artists who explore personal identity, geopolitics and the nuances of everyday life […]
Mini Spirits – Exhibition and Workshops
This half term, Mini Spirits brings together a haunting collection of young people’s ghost stories at Levenshulme Old Library. Created as part of our Ghosts at the Old Library programme, this exhibition showcases eerie tales written by children from two local schools, Alma Park and Chapel Street. The children explored the tradition of the Christmas […]
Weird Women
This March, to mark International Women’s Day, Weird Women, a creative programme celebrating the strange, the eerie, and the uncanny, is back! This year, you’ll find a range of writing workshops and an electronic music workshop, all led by inspiring female artists and writers. Whatever your level, these sessions provide a welcoming space for women […]
Members’ Meeting – Heritage
We’re excited to invite our members to our next meeting, themed around heritage – specifically that of Levenshulme Old Library. Our historic building has been at the heart of our community for over 120 years. Since reopening in 2018 as a community arts centre, it has become a vibrant space for local groups, events, and […]
Ghosts at the Old Library – the Podcast
Copies of the Ghosts at the Old Library chapbooks have now officially sold out, the Christmas radio broadcasts with ALLFM and North Manchester FM reached hundreds of listeners, and each of the live readings we staged at Levenshulme Old Library was a sell-out success. A huge thanks to everyone who read, listened, or joined us! […]