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  • A Storytime set up showing a bear on a chair and book-shaped mats on the floow

    Story Time

    Royton Library 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, United Kingdom

    Come and join us at Royton Library to listen to some stories. Enjoy exploring books together. This activity is suitable for children aged 5 and below but siblings and family members are very welcome to come along.

    Free

  • Print Making with Kim Hubball

    Greenfield Library Chew Vale, Greenfield, England, United Kingdom

    Come and learn print making techniques with local artist Kim Hubball. Part of our Summer Reading Challenge Programme

  • Paper bag maracas

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Make some noisy instruments and join the summer reading challenge too

    Free

  • Read to the beat at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    An interactive music workshop for all the family and you can join the summer reading challenge too.

    Free

  • Buzz by Colour the Clouds

    Lees Library 9 Thomas Street, Lees, England, United Kingdom

    Buzz is an interactive show for all agesBetty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her bees […]

  • Buzz by Colour the Clouds

    Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join us for this fun, interactive performanceBetty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her bees and […]

  • Disco balls at Limehurst Library.

    Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Create your own disco ball and join the summer reading challenge too.

    Free

  • Summer Skills

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Come and join our summer skills family event in Oldham Library’s Performance Space on Saturday July 25th 2 - 3.30pm. Design and race your own paper aeroplane and pick up a craft book. Lots of fun to be had, everyone welcome, no need to book. See you there!

    Free

  • Print Making with Kim Hubball at Chadderton Library

    Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, United Kingdom

    Learn new print making skill with local artist Kim Hubball. For children aged 4-11. One ticket per child

    Free
  • smiling man playing with early years telling them a story

    Come and Play! With Stoller Story Sounds

    Come and Play! With Stoller Story Sounds
    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Drop in any time to join storyteller Faz Shah, illustrator Lizzie Finlay, and musician Gemma Ashcroft for music-making, illustration, storytelling, and more - inviting children to play, imagine, and explore.Perfect for children aged 3-5 (and their grown-ups!) Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

    Free

  • Live@TheLibrary: The Ultimate Bubble Show

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, presents THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW! Ray is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as he uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. […]

    £5

  • Live@TheLibrary: The Ultimate Bubble Show

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, presents THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW! Ray is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as he uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. […]

    £5

  • Live@TheLibrary: The Ultimate Bubble Show

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, presents THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW!

  • Puppets with Caroline Coates

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Get creative and make your own animal puppetsCome and create your own animal hand puppets with help from local artist Caroline Coates. Part of our Summer Reading Challenge programme.One ticket per childChildren must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Author Event with Holly Sterling

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Meet illustrator Holly StirlingJoin Us for a Special Author Event with Holly Sterling!We're delighted to welcome author and illustrator Holly Sterling for a fun-filled event celebrating the picture book Wednesday is for Wiggling, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Holly.Perfect for young readers and families, this interactive session will feature a lively storytime, […]

  • Puppets with Caroline Coates

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Create your own puppetsCome and create your own animal hand puppets with help from local artist Caroline Coates. Part of our Summer Reading Challenge programme.One ticket per childChildren must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Holiday Adventure Craft with Andy at Lees Library

    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Fun and creative paper craft sessionCreate your own camping adventure scene with help from artist Andy Fear

  • Little Reads

    Little Reads
    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children's picture books. Perfect for under 4's and their families in partnership with Manchester Literature Festival. No need to book, just come along.

    Free

  • Print Making with Kim Hubball

    Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Learn new print making skills with local artist Kim Hubball. Aimed at children 4-11. Get creative and learn new print making skills with local artist Kim Hubball. PArt of our Summer Reading Challenge Programme. Aimed at children aged 4-11. One ticket per child Children must be accompanied by an adult    

  • Little Reads

    Little Reads
    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using songs and stories to explore children’s picture books. Perfect for under 4’s and their families in partnership with Manchester Literature Festival. No need to book, just come along.

    Free

  • Family Storytime at Failsworth library

    Family Storytime at Failsworth library
    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Bring the whole family along and enjoy some shared story time and guided reading activities. We will start by reading one or two stories aloud to the children. After that, you’ll have the chance to explore books together, enjoy some reading time as a family, and choose books to take home.

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  • Saturday Stories @Lees libray

    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Do you want to hear a story ? We do! Join Emma for a fun-filled animal themed story time . There'll be stories, songs and a craft activity to enjoy

    Free

  • Buzz by Colour the Clouds

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Join us for this fun and interactive performanceBetty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her bees […]

    Free

  • Seed bombs

    Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Create your own seed bombsMake your own seed bombs with Gallery Oldham's bee keeper.1 ticket per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Print Making with Kim Hubball at Royton Library

    Royton Library Rochdale Road, Royton

    Learn new print making skills with local artist, Kim HubballGet creative and learn new print making skills with local artist Kim Hubball. Part of our Summer Reading Challenge Programme. Aimed at children aged 4-11.One ticket per childChildren must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Buzz by Colour the Clouds

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join us for this fun and interactive performance Betty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her […]

    Free