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Oldham Heritage, Libraries & Arts. Places for people and ideas.
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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.
Gallery
We have four large exhibition spaces and we take an innovative and unique approach to exhibition programming.
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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.
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Libraries
Libraries in Oldham have books, newspapers, magazines, online resources, co-working space, kids activities, writing and reading groups and much more!
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Local studies
Oldham Local Studies holds the archives for the town of Oldham, dating back to 1597.
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Children & Families
We have bags of free fun activities for all the family!
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Schools
Class visits, loan boxes, digital sessions, resources and workshops.
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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.