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Liverpool Irish Festival 2024
Liverpool Irish Festival, the UK’s largest Irish arts and culture led festival, is back with an incredible programme for 2024. The annual festival features over 35 events across 10 days with activitiy for children and adults alike. The festival officially launches at the Liverpool Irish Centre on Thursday 17 October with performances from Sue Rynhart,...
Lowry Lounge 2024
Our annual celebration of Merseyside-born writer Malcolm Lowry this year falls on the Mexican Day of the Dead, the setting for his famous novel, Under the Volcano. Taking this theme, our programme includes talks, films and a participatory Day of the Dead altar dedicated to Lowry. Visit our Library to find out more about Malcolm...
A Woman Like Me: Diane Abbott In Conversation with Gary Younge
Diane Abbott, the UK’s first Black female MP, has been a dedicated advocate for social justice and equality throughout her distinguished political career. In her memoir, A Woman Like Me, she shares an honest, powerful and inspiring reflection on her life, her groundbreaking path in Parliament, and the persistent challenges she’s faced as a Black...
Allies From Abroad: Reading of Three Little Birds Burning in the Flames of War
The writer and president of the charity, Julia Peters, will join us with her book “Three Little Birds Burning in the Flames of War,” based on a real-life story. The book provides a poignant and unflinching look at the outcomes of military conflicts. The narrative follows three women whose lives are irrevocably altered by war....
Liverpool Artist’s Book Fair
Join us at the Bluecoat for the Liverpool Artists’ Book Fair, where you can meet with talented book artists from across the UK. Discover a diverse selection of works for sale, including unique handmade creations, limited edition books, fine bindings, and treasured notebooks, with prices starting from £5. Participating Artists include B K Stationery, The...
Dead Ink Books: Modern Gothic launch with Lauren Archer & Alyssa Lloyd
MODERN GOTHIC (Fly On The Wall Press, Oct ’24) invites ghoulish readers on a chilling journey through captivating, nightmarish tales; where they will encounter sinister landlords, ethereal housemates and a glass-encased jungle built by an eccentric father. A collection that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, weaving a tapestry of macabre encounters and festering...
BlackFest 2024: Book To TV Series at Granby Winter Garden
Join Blackfest 2024 for a film discussion with Ashleigh and Panel Member Yasmin Ali. Meet Award winning Author, playwright, writer, rapper and poet Ashleigh Nugent founder of RiseUpCIC, after being published by Picador for his award-winning debut novel, he also received a TV deal with 2LE media, want to hear more on the process ?...
Heritage Open Day – Docklands Trail
Free heritage open day at Collingwood Docks, with free drama sessions for 8-13 year olds and storytelling. Saturday 13th July, join ArtsGroupie CIC at this exciting heritage site for free drama workshops, storytime, and a whole host of activities with our friends at Docklands Trail. Discover the history of North Liverpool & Bootle Docks by...
Liverpool MakeFest 2024
Go Green in the Library with Liverpool Makefest 2024 Liverpool MakeFest Returns to Liverpool Central Library this year and is Going Green! Liverpool MakeFest is the UK’s biggest FREE ‘Maker’ event, a one day hybrid technology, arts and craft festival where Makers from across the UK get together to share and show their projects to...
Write to Work
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