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Central Library Cultural Programme
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Library Transformation Programme Town Hall Complex and St. Peter’s Square New Service Concept - new services, delivered differently Opened March 2014
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MCC and AGMA priorities Growth and prosperity– economic growth, world class city and prosperity for all Place – Successful neighbourhoods where people want to live People – highly skilled and motivated people
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What is Archives+ Regional centre of excellence for archives & one stop shop for local & family history in Central Library New public face and signpost for tourists/visitors - providing unique opportunities to discover, share, celebrate and create the stories of Manchester’s history and communities. New audiences
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New Audiences Schools Families Young People Communities – particularly BME Tourists
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Archives+ Partners Greater Manchester County Record Office (AGMA) City Archives, Local History Library, Special Collections and Rare Books (MCC) North West Film Archive (MMU) Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre (University of Manchester) Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society BFI Mediatheque Historic Registers – Manchester Register Office Sound Archive
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Beyond the Search Room? Interpretation -1.6 million visitors to Manchester Central Library. Young People and Families Programme School visits and outreach – 4,000 pupils visited Volunteers – over 90 volunteers (4000 hours) Family History Help Desk (Family History Society) Film pods Tourist activity Co-curated exhibitions and content Kids takeover days Treasures on tour Community archives Social media and digital engagement Digital content Cultural programme
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Central Library - Cultural Programme Chaos to Order LGBT Voices Mad Theatre Company – Young People
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Cultural Programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xyVIocbDxg
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LGBT Voices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dXQ7xLyJQ
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Mad Theatre Company https://vimeo.com/147510617
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Next Steps Manchester Jazz Festival Manchester Literature Festival Kino Cinema Festival Manchester Histories Festival BBC collaboration Neighbourhood libraries Art Gallery collaboration
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Kevin Bolton Citywide Services Manager (Reform) Libraries, Galleries and Culture Tel 0161 234 1779 or 07534905898 k.bolton@manchester.gov.uk
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