The north embraces World Book Night

World Book Night 2012 Photograph: World Book Night

It's World Book Night and an indie punk band will be playing in a Manchester library as part of the series of events in the north.

The north west city's response to the international event is to host a gig by Manchester band, Violet Youth.

Manchester city council, the organisers of the event at the City Library, say they want to challenge people's views of what a library should be used for and to attract those who would not ordinarily use one.

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