Marvellous Makers: Love Science at Central Library

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Join ‘Love Science’ for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Perfect for 5-11-year-olds, young scientists will use conductive ink to design and make a light-up picture.

Plus, they’ll learn more about friction and gravity, and make a climbing model of their favourite book character to take home.

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Manchester Central Library

St Peter's Square
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 5PD

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One of Manchester’s greatest landmarks, Central Library is a building of architectural beauty and a place for knowledge and learning.

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