Date: Saturday 6 February 2016 - Sunday 7 February 2016
Over the weekend join us around the whole building and enjoy the Shojo Manga exhibition with fun activities for all the family. See a timetable of events below.
This is the first major exhibition of Japanese Shojo (girls) manga in the UK in association with the Kyoto International Manga Museum. Find out more here.
Bakery Offer
We have a brilliant family offer in our Bakery, with kid’s meal deals costing just £4.50 with a drink, so go on, make a day of it! Check out the menu here.
Afternoon Tea for 2 for only £10*
Over the weekend our Bakery team have an offer that you just don’t want to miss, Afternoon Tea for 2 for only £10 or £14 if you want Prosecco*! Just use the code ‘Manga’ when you place your order.
*only valid on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 of February.
Saturday 6 February
Lolita Fashion
Lolita fashion is street fashion from Japan based on cultures of elegance and girly identities and influenced by Victorian England. Lolita fashion is also inspired by the Magical Girls of Shojo Manga. North West based Lolita Girls will be showcasing their fashion and talking about its links with manga as well as a fashion show from 2pm – 2.30pm.
Foyer, All Day
Arts & Crafts
Join us for fun, creative & family friendly sessions that you’ll all enjoy! All arts & crafts are free, so just drop in.
Draw Your Own Manga Gallery 1, 11am – 3pm
Follow step by step instructions and create your own Manga! Suitable for ages 5+
Artist Led Workshop Artbox, 11am – 3pm
A free artist-led activity inspired by Manga. Suitable for all ages
The Fun Way to Learn Coding
The Library are holding a coding workshop, where you can learn everything there is to know. Please bring along your laptop or tablet. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Places are limited booking is essential, please contact the library 0151 934 2118 / or email Southport.library@sefton.gov.uk
Library, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Music
A live music performance.
Southport Strings Gallery, 1pm
Tom Thumb
DNA Puppetry & Visual Theatre brings this epic tale of the smallest hero in the world is told with superb puppetry, music and fantastic design. Ages 4+
Tickets: £8 / £6 children / £24 family + booking fee
Theatre, 2.30pm
Sunday 7 February
Spirited Away (PG)
In this animated feature, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. Watch the trailer here.
Tickets £3 + booking fee
Theatre, 2.30pm
Please note our booking fee is £1 per ticket for all purchases made online or by phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
