Take a trip down memory lane with us and look back on fond memories, from timeless games to music across the decades, old fashioned circus fun, and classic mini coopers.Enjoy a free day of live strolling performances, live music, vintage hair styling, face painting, crafts, the Spindles Brick Show and more. Locations and times Circus […]
Find out more about the history and role of the European Islamic Centre in Oldham on one of its open days.
English conversation class
Oldham Council’s Inclusion Service is hosting their first coffee morning on Monday 7th October 2024 at Oldham Library. All families with home educated children are welcome to drop in between 10am and 12pm. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a range of partners and professionals available to speak to on the day as […]
Wear your favourite pjs and join Lorenza from ‘Eliza Says’ for signing, rhyming, warm milk, and toast. Free event. Everyone welcome.
Come and meet other local businesses, have a hot drink and find out about free support available to you in Oldham!
Free accountancy advice drop-in with Diane Clarkson Wright (DCW Accounting)
From beginners to experts we welcome all abilities to our life drawing sessions. Explore drawing the nude form with a variety of models, our monthly sessions are very friendly, relaxed with refreshments and basic materials provided and a great playlist to draw along to. Sessions are untutored but led by artist Mark Rigby who is […]
Explore and experiment with Explainers from the Science and Industry Museum on Saturday 12 October from 13.00 – 15.00. Our 175 Exhibition displays the first printed Oldham Chronicle newspaper and lots of other objects that celebrate 175 years of Oldham being a borough. Get creative and explore the people and processes behind the history of […]
Join curator Rebecca Hill to take a look at some of the entries in the Oldham Open 2024 exhibition on Wed 16 October at 2pm.
Join our playful sessions and meet new friends. Perfect for under 5s. Free to join no need to book.
Join us for a documentary screening and panel discussion. Discover how parents, caregivers and educators can disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease through safe, stable and nurturing relationships.
Get ready to dance the night away in your Halloween costume at our Silent Disco. Join us for our Halloween Silent Disco! Come and celebrate Halloween with us at the Chadderton Library. Get ready for a spooky night filled with dancing, music, and fun. Put on your best costume and boogie the night away with […]
Feel free to come along and get creative with our Halloween craft session.
Get ready to dance the night away in your Halloween costume at our Silent Disco.Join us for our Halloween Silent Disco!Come and celebrate Halloween with us at the Lees Library. Get ready for a spooky night filled with dancing, music, and fun. Put on your best costume and boogie the night away with your friends […]
Contribute to two large-scale artworks: a recreation of the 1876 Oldham Panorama and a new Panorama for 2024.
Feel free to come along and get creative with our Halloween craft session.
Feel free to come along and get creative with our autumnal craft session.
Join our relaxed and informal book club to discuss your reads, discover new authors and explore new books. We read the same title from a variety of genres picked by library staff and meet once a month to discuss it. It’s a great way to meet new people and socialise and discover books you never […]
Join us to celebrate 175 years of Oldham! 12.00pm -1.30pm Craft activities for families 2.00pm - 3.30pm Small Cinema: Monsters Inc. (U) Book tickets here 1.00pm - 3.00pm Make birthday hats and badges 2.00pm - 4.00pm Birthday celebration in the 175 exhibition 2.30pm - 3.30pm Gallery tour 2.00pm - 4.00pm Refreshments 4.15pm - 5.15pm Screening of 100th […]
Join us for a range of events to celebrate the 175th anniversary of our borough. 12-1.30 pm - craft activities (drop in) 1-3pm - art club (drop in) 2-3.30pm - small cinema (booking required) 2.30-3.30pm - tour of the 175 exhibition 4.15-5.15pm - screening of the 1949 100th anniversary film with live piano accompanient Light […]
Sensory cinema for under 5's and their families specially showing the Julia Donaldson short films in all their glory!O ur sensory film screenings for under 5’s have relaxed seating with beans bags and cushions, sensory play materials and specially chosen early years films are perfect for little ones to get their first cinema experience.Each screening […]
Join our relaxed and informal book club to discuss your reads, discover new authors and explore new books. We read the same title from a variety of genres picked by library staff and meet once a month to discuss it. It’s a great way to meet new people and socialise and discover books you never […]
Photographer Tim Simpson will help you to play with light sources to create your own stunning piece of art in the dark. Your artworks will be displayed as part of our future gallery exhibition The Lights. Attendees will also get to keep their own digital light graffiti image. These sessions are drop in - numbers […]
Photographer Tim Simpson will help you to play with light sources to create your own stunning piece of art in the dark. Your artworks will be displayed as part of our future gallery exhibition The Lights. Attendees will also get to keep their own digital light graffiti image. These sessions are drop in – numbers […]
Adult wellness walks with Oldham Libraries. Nature is full of wonder and inspiration. Stepping out into it together, we can explore pathways to resilience and wellbeing. Walking alongside whatever difficult issues or feelings we are experiencing, we will tune into our senses and our breath. Using these free, simple, natural resources to begin to soothe […]
Meet 10.30am at the Wholesome café, basement level, Failsworth Town Hall, M35 0FJ. Circular Walk - approximately 1hr, leisurely pace, flat but with one set of steps. We get together for a brew afterwards. Contact : Ann Bates, Moston Brook Project Officer, t. 07801 204 804, email: ann.bates@oldham.gov.uk
Take a step into Oldham's past at this talk on Wed 13 Nov at 2pm about the beginnings of the fire and police service in Oldham.
Free accountancy advice drop-in with Diane Clarkson Wright (DCW Accounting)
From beginners to experts we welcome all abilities to our life drawing sessions. Explore drawing the nude form with a variety of models, our monthly sessions are very friendly, relaxed with refreshments and basic materials provided and a great playlist to draw along to. Sessions are untutored but led by artist Mark Rigby who is […]
A comedy fantasy for adults who would have preferred Game of Thrones if it had been written by Terry Pratchett. Havock is a comedy fantasy for adults who would have preferred Game of Thrones if it had been written by Terry Pratchett. Low Havock is under attack from the barbarian tyrant Lord Gorab, and there’s […]
Fancy a brew? Join us at our weekly chat and choose session. Its a great opportunity to meet new people, relax and pick up a good book.
Whether you're an avid reader or someone who dips in and out of books when time allows- we love to welcome new members. Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to chat about all things books.
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.
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.
Learn computer basics
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 and take some time to relax with some mindfulness colouring, all in the comfort of our lovely library.
Come and join the fun at Fitton Hill Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.
Rhyming sessions for under 5s
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.
Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
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 there for guidance if you need. Come along and improve your digital confidence.
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 in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library.
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.
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 and take some time to relax with some mindfulness colouring, all in the comfort of our lovely library.
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event, learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for 0-4s.
Join our friendly knitting group every Tuesday.
Parents and babies join in with our songs and playing
Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.
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 there for guidance if you need. Come along and improve your digital confidence.
Fancy a brew ? Our Chat and Choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people, relax and pick up a good book
Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions. Perfect for 0 – 5’s. Free to join, no need to book.
Join our friendly knitting group
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Come and join the fun at Northmoor Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and a chat every Wednesday afternoon at Limehurst Library.
