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.

Citizens Advice at Failsworth Library
2026-06-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
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.

Citizens Advice at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre (Drop in Session)
2026-06-25 09:30 - 12:00 | England
Citizens Advice offer free, confidential and impartial advice to help you find a way forward with a wide range of issues.

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Crompton Library, Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QY
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4’s.

Online Basics
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Learn computer basics

Digital Confidence at Oldham Library
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Oldham Library, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Self-led with staff or volunteer support. Learn basic digital skills at your own pace on the LearnMyWay platform.Improve your digital confidence, learn new skills and stay safe online.

Brews, Biscuits and Banter at Oldham Library
2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise and unwind? Chat to others and take some time to relax in the comfort of our lovely library.

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library
2026-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Digital drop-in at Failsworth Library
2026-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
If you need help with a device or have questions about something online, come along to one of our Digital Drop-in sessions. No need to book – pop in and our digital volunteers from Inclusive Bytes will give you a hand!

English Conversation at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Engaging in real-life English conversations helps learners speak naturally and confidently.

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Uppermill Library, St. Chad’s House, Uppermill, England, OL3 6AZ, 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

Digital confidence at Limehurst library
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Limehurst Library, Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, OL8 3HH, United Kingdom

Stay & play at Northmoor Library
2026-06-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Northmoor Library, Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, OL9 6DH, United Kingdom
Parents, carers and children under 5 are invited tojoin us for a free play session (term-time only)

Lego Club at Fitton Hill Library
2026-06-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, United Kingdom
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

Game on! at Fitton Hill Library
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, United Kingdom
Check out our Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.

Game On at Fitton Hill Library
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, United Kingdom
Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.

Crompton Crafters
2026-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Crompton Library, Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QY
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.

Little Reads
2026-06-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-26 11:00 - 11:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, 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.

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Rhyming sessions for under 5s

Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, 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
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenfield Library, Chew Vale, Greenfield, OL3 7EQ, United Kingdom

Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Northmoor Library, Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, OL9 6DH, 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.

Chat & choose at Northmoor Library
2026-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Northmoor Library, Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, OL9 6DH, United Kingdom
Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.

Chat & choose at Limehurst Library
2026-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Limehurst Library, Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, OL8 3HH, United Kingdom
Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library
2026-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, United Kingdom
Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Digital confidence
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Crompton Library, 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, OL2 8QY, 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.

Crompton Crafters
2026-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Crompton Library, Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QY
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton Library, chatting and crafting. What better way to spend a Friday afternoon, meeting weekly?

Chat and choose
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Uppermill Library, St. Chad’s House, Uppermill, England, OL3 6AZ, United Kingdom
Fancy a brew? Our chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book

Chat and Choose
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Uppermill Library, St. Chad’s House, Uppermill, England, OL3 6AZ, United Kingdom
Join us for a cuppa and a chat!Everyone is welcome — and while you’re here, why not pick out a great book to take home?
