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What’s on this week
There’s always plenty happening. Check the listings to see all our talks and tours, art and craft courses, family activities, cinema showings and other events.
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Week of Events
A Minute to Midnight
The Doomsday Clock was developed in 1947 as an indicator to show how close humanity is to destruction. Then it was set at seven minutes to midnight. The hands are […]
Free
Healthy New Year Festival 2025
Free exercise classes, health checks, author talks, health information stalls and art for wellbeing activities. Join us for a fantastic start to 2025 and a Healthy New Year. Event line […]
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Knit & natter
Knit & natter
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library.
Free
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Books, brew & banter
Books, brew & banter
Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise, unwind and get your hands on the hottest books in town. Swing by and say hi. Chat to others and have a cuppa […]
Free
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Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.
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Online basics
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Free
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Citizens Advice at Crompton Library
Citizens Advice at Crompton Library
Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.
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Digital Confidence
Digital Confidence
Drop in and join our free platform for beginners. Develop your digital skills or get comfortable with your own device. Work through modules at your own pace , with someone […]
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Chat and Choose
Chat and Choose
Fancy a brew ? Our Chat and Choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people, relax and pick up a good book
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Citizens Advice Drop Ins
Citizens Advice Drop Ins
You will be seen for an assessment on a first come, firstserved basis. The advisor may also make anappointment to see you at another time.
Free
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Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.
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Online Basics
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Crompton Crafters
Crompton Crafters
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.
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Bounce and Rhyme
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Online basics
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Free
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Lego Club
Lego Club
Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop […]
Free
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Bollycise Dance Workshop – Healthy New Year Festival 2025
Bollycise Dance Workshop – Healthy New Year Festival 2025
Get ready to groove to the beats of Bollywood in this exciting dance workshop where you'll learn killer moves and have a blast! Bollycise Dance Workshop Join us for a […]
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Family Martial Arts – Healthy New Year Festival 2025
Family Martial Arts – Healthy New Year Festival 2025
Get ready to kick off the year with a bang at our Martial Arts session with instructors from North Manchester Family Martial Arts CentresFamily Martial ArtsCome and join us for […]
Gallery
We have four large exhibition spaces and we take an innovative and unique approach to exhibition programming.
Get involved
Get hands on, get creative and unlock your inner artist with our range of activities to suit all ages. Find out about volunteering or join our cultural forum.
Libraries
Libraries in Oldham have books, newspapers, magazines, online resources, co-working space, kids activities, writing and reading groups and much more!
Local studies
Oldham Local Studies holds the archives for the town of Oldham, dating back to 1597.
Children & Families
We have bags of free fun activities for all the family!
Schools
Class visits, loan boxes, digital sessions, resources and workshops.
Our Area
On this map you can find everything from items in our local collections to other things of interest as well as finding your local library.
