Oldham HLA

Archives Display: Northern Roots - Our Heritage Stories
2026-04-04 00:00 - 2026-06-30 23:59 (Europe/London) | Oldham Archives, Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1XF, United Kingdom
Northern Roots – Our Heritage Stories is part of our regular programme of archives displays. All our archives displays are free to access during the opening hours at Oldham Archives.
The display brings together items from the archive and a curated selection of research and artefacts from the Northern Roots Heritage Champions. The exhibition explores the site’s industrial past, Victorian leisure spaces such as Strawberry Gardens, and forgotten hamlets, as well as place names still celebrated today across the landscape.
This project is part of the Northern Roots NLHF programme, supporting locally recruited, paid community roles.
Drop in Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.

Loneliness Awareness Week 2026
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00 | England
Join us during Loneliness Awareness Weeks for chat, games, crafts or just a cuppa 🙂

To find out more or to book onto any of our bookable sessions, please click here.

Citizens Advice
2026-06-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Drop in session, no appointment required.

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4’s.

Reading for Wellbeing Drop-In
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
New to reading? Not read in a while? In a reading rut and not know what to read next? Come along and see our friendly Reading for Wellbeing facilitator, Emma, and chat about books and what you can find in the library!

Knit and Natter
2026-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Uppermill Library, St. Chad’s House, Uppermill, England, OL3 6AZ, United Kingdom
Whether it’s knitting, crocheting, or just a good natter, our friendly group of knitters will make you feel right at home.

Join us for this welcoming weekly meet‑up, where you can share tips, chat, and enjoy some relaxed creative time together.

Knit & natter at Failsworth Library
2026-06-15 12:30 - 14:30 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library.

Digital Confidence at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
2026-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Live@TheLibrary: Do You See What I See?
2026-06-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
This Free event will celebrate with Stand and Be Counted on their launch of their new photobook during Refugee Week 2026.To celebrate Refugee Week 2026, join Stand and Be Counted Theatre for the launch of their new photobook; a collection of images from the point of view of their Soap Box Oldham group. Refreshments and a warm welcome will be provided! Stand and Be Counted is an arts charity and the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary. Their recent works in Oldham include Ripples, Count Me In, Secret Summer, Gifted and GlowBus.

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Royton Library, Rochdale Road, Royton, OL2 6QJ

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Uppermill library, St. Chads, High Street,, Uppermill, OL3 6AP

Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Dementia-friendly, chair-based SitFit workout for beginners. Develop muscle mass, improve balance and coordination, strengthen bones and improve brain health with this easy-to-follow seated exercise routine, designed for those struggling with their mobility.

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
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.

Lees health walks
2026-06-16 10:30 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Walking is a great way to get fit, explore what’s on your doorstep and make new friends. We meet at Lees library every Tuesday, between 10:00am and 10:30am

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library
2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom

Knit and Natter
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Join our friendly knitting group every Tuesday.

Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre
2026-06-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Perfect for 0 – 4’s explore songs, rhymes, stories and sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme sessions. Discover the wonders of your local library and meet other families. Each class runs for 45 minutes every week with a member of staff followed by free play time to find new favourite books! For more information please contact the library. Tuesday 1:30.

NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
2026-06-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
At baby clinic, families can discuss any health issues and have their child weighed and measured.

Chat and Choose
2026-06-17 03:00 - 03:30 | Greenfield Library, Chew Vale, Greenfield, OL3 7EQ, United Kingdom
Fancy a brew? Our weekly chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book.

Readers Group
2026-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
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 third Wednesday of every month .

Citizens Advice at Crompton Library
2026-06-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Crompton Library, 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, OL2 8QY, United Kingdom
Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.

Baby Photobooth
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
At this fabulous session you will have the opportunity to have your baby’s portrait taken with award winning photographer Tim Simpson

Speak English Together
2026-06-17 10:00 - 23:30 | Oldham Library, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Drop-in, informal English Conversation group with a focus on everyday language.

Digital Confidence
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Royton Library, 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, OL2 6QJ, United Kingdom
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.

Chat and Choose
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Royton Library, Rochdale Road, Royton, OL2 6QJ
Fancy a brew ?

Our Chat and Choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people, relax and pick up a good book

Digital Drop-In
2026-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Oldham Library, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Do you need help with your device? Volunteers from Inclusive Bytes are on hand to assist you with all your digital enquiries

Baby Photobooth
2026-06-17 11:15 - 12:15 | Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves St, Oldham, OL1 1AL

Chadderton Knitters
2026-06-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Join our friendly knitting group

Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth Library
2026-06-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
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.

Bounce and rhyme
2026-06-17 14:00 - 14:30 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4’s. Free
