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Abi Hynes @afahynes.bsky.social · 21h

Woohoo!! Such great news, being part of this project was a total highlight of last year 👏✨️

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 23h

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Levenshulme Old Library is a finalist at this year's Manchester Culture Awards!

We're shortlisted in the 'best event' category for last year's Ghosts at the Old Library, our homegrown winter storytelling project.

Huge thanks to all involved.

Wish us luck!

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 23h

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Levenshulme Old Library is a finalist at this year's Manchester Culture Awards!

We're shortlisted in the 'best event' category for last year's Ghosts at the Old Library, our homegrown winter storytelling project.

Huge thanks to all involved.

Wish us luck!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 13d

Tell us your story!

Our Carnegie counterpart in Manchester the @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social boasts Sir Norman Foster as a child borrower - who passed through our doors?

Let us know how it affected you! Memories? Change…

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

We’re transforming our outdoor space, and you’re invited to be part of it

Join us for two Tuesday morning gardening sessions as we get to work on the green space which surrounds Levenshulme Old Library.

No experience needed - just drop in, dig in and help us shape something new.

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Weave a Little Monday Magic at Levenshulme Old Library tonight with Collage Club.

📅 7pm-9pm, Monday 7 October
✂️ Bring your own scraps if you fancy, but otherwise all materials supplied
🧑 Adults only - no experience needed
🎟 FREE but booking essential:

www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Write, mortals!

This month we're joined by Gaynor Jones for very special one-off workshop exploring the role of vampires in fiction - from folklore figures through to Dracula and Nosferatu, right through to Buffy, Edward Cullen and Nandor the Relentless.

🎟 Tickets: buff.ly/iZfquqS

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow Scratch Night returns to Levenshulme Old Library - a one-off evening of brand-new, unfinished and experimental performance.

🗓 Friday 3rd October
⏰ 8pm
📍 Levenshulme Old Library
🎟 Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/bonjo...

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

Next month, as part of our mini-season of Halloween goings-on, we're bringing you Harvest Horror, a folk horror writing workshop, exploring haunted landscapes, uncanny traditions and the strange rituals of the season.

📍 Levenshulme Old Library, M19 3QE
🎟 Tickets: buytickets.at/levenshulmeo...

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Next month Levenshulme Old Library will be taken over by the Levy Spooky Family Silent Disco. Two channels of music – one for the kids, one for the grown-ups – so everyone can get their groove on under the same haunted roof.

📅 Saturday 25th October, 6:30pm
🎟 £5 per person

buff.ly/3xqHrL9

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 14d

This Halloween we’re filling the building with a mini-season of activities that lean into the playful and the uncanny.

There’s a family silent disco where your little ghosts can whirl and spin, writing workshops delving into horror genres and a seasonal Blether.

buff.ly/t9I0rBw

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 16d

Snip, stick, layer, create - and most importantly, yap while you do it.

We’re hosting Scrap Yap: a Scrapbooking Workshop from on Friday 4th October

📍 Levenshulme Old Library, Cromwell Grove
🎟 Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scrap-yap-...

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 17d

Blether returns!

Halloween is on the horizon and we're thrilled that this year we'll be hosting Blether’s Spooky Samhain soirée - a night of storytelling, drag, dancing and ritual mischief in celebration of the Celtic roots of our spooky season.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-sam...

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 19d

Levenshulme Old Library will be full of rhythm, energy and movement this autumn, with Barefoot Beats returning for its third ecstatic dance night on Friday 10th October,

📅 8pm, Friday 10 October 2025
📍 Levenshulme Old Library
🎟️ Tickets available now: buytickets.at/barefootbeat...

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 20d

Levenshulme Repair Café is back this weekend.

Our volunteer fixers will be on hand to tackle clothes, bikes, small electricals, toys and more.

📅 Saturday 20th September
🕙 10:30am-12:30pm
📍 Levenshulme Old Library

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Phil M @phillm.bsky.social · 21d

Do the environment a favour, make all your electronic goods last as long as this vacuum cleaner did😂

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 21d

RIP old, clunky hoover, 2000(ish)-2025.

Welcome to its shiny young successor - eager to face the crumbs, glitter and dust of Levenshulme Old Library.

Want to hear more tales of us replacing outdated everyday resources? Donate to make it happen: levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/support-us/

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 21d

RIP old, clunky hoover, 2000(ish)-2025.

Welcome to its shiny young successor - eager to face the crumbs, glitter and dust of Levenshulme Old Library.

Want to hear more tales of us replacing outdated everyday resources? Donate to make it happen: levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/support-us/

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 22d

Levenshulme Old Library is a much-loved historic building that’s become a home for arts, heritage and community. Our board of trustees are the people who help steer that journey - and we’d love some new faces and fresh energy around the table.

Drop us a line - [email protected]

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Zine Club is back tonight at Levenshulme Old Library!

Once a month we turn the tables into a playground of paper, glue and imagination. Come cut, collage, doodle, scribble, write or just mess about with materials - no rules, no experience needed, no pressure.

www.tickettailor.com/events/leven...

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Step inside The Filing Cabinet of Fear, a night of live storytelling unearthing tales of an alternate synth-drenched Britain riddled with conspiracies, hauntings and forgotten folklore.

www.occultariaofalbion.co.uk/product/the-...

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 27d

Growing Together Levenshulme invite you into their space where community, gardening and creative expression meet. It’s art grown from soil, seasons and stories.

Free and open to all - join us and see how much can bloom when people have space to root, share and flourish.

buff.ly/maawALG

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 28d

It’s been a while, but our favourite early-evening, family-friendly, community-supporting musical gathering is finally returning to the Old Library.

We’re so happy to welcome back the Teatowel Collective back for an evening of live music and community spirit.

buff.ly/lNXym2q

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 29d

LOL Art Club Special - Calligraphy!

Ever wanted to turn words into artwork? Later this month you can!

On Monday 29th September we’re very excited to welcome Calli by Steph to Levenshulme Old Library for a hands-on journey into the flowing, meditative world of brush lettering.

buff.ly/STJe5N4

Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Growing Together Levenshulme is community project where local refugees & people seeking asylum come together to grow food & learn skills on an allotment in Levy.

This exhibition brings that spirit indoors, with works shaped by seasons, stories & the friendships that grow alongside the fruit & veg.

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 7

Stitch Club returns tomorrow!

Think fabric, thread, needles and a room full of people ready to mend, embroider, patch, stitch and generally poke commune with fabrics and textiles in the name of creativity.

It’s free, it’s friendly and it’s tomorrow at 7:00pm.

buff.ly/9EKncaP

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join artist Hex Coles this Sunday for an afternoon of designing and making your own pin badges.

Pick your own designs, press them into shape, and walk away with a lapel's worth of unique badges to keep, gift or trade.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/badge-maki...