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Oldham Heritage Libraries & Arts – places for people and ideas

The HLA service is an integrated team that combines the offer of the following

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by connecting them to high-quality information and creative experiences.

We will do this by ensuring that our services

  • are rooted within and responsive to the communities we serve, through an evidence and place-based approach, and built upon appropriate consultation
  • have welcoming, animated and flexible spaces
  • offer a wide range of free accessible resources, services, and cultural experiences for all ages
  • have skilled, knowledgeable, and happy staff