Oldham HLA

Magical Flower making with illustrator Gillian Hibbs
2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Meet illustrator and children’s author Gillian Hibbs and make magical collaged flowers to take home and admire!

Dads with Buggies
2026-08-08 11:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Can’t make our regular Bounce and Rhyme sessions? Join us for a special Saturday session just for Dads and toddlers. Expect songs, games and plenty of banter!

The Hungry Caterpillar with Get it Loud in Libraries
2026-08-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Learn how to tell stories through music.

Join us for this fabulous session, brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries.
Aimed at children ages 5-7.
Booking required. One ticket per child.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid with Get It Loud In Libraries
2026-08-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Join us for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fun with Get It Loud in Libraries—stories, laughs, and cool live vibes!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid with Get It Loud In Libraries
Join us for a fun musical event celebrating the hilarious world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
Brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries, part of our summer reading challnge programme.
Aimed at children aged 7-11
One ticket per child. Booking required.

Holiday Adventure Craft with Andy
2026-08-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Greenfield Library, Chew Vale, Greenfield, England, OL3 7EQ, United Kingdom
Fun and creative paper craft session

Create your own camping adventure scene with help from artist Andy Fear
1 ticket per child attending. Part of our summer reading challenge programme

Music mobiles at Failsworth Library
2026-08-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
Come along to to our crafts & music activities and join the summer reading challenge too

Gallery Talk: Ferranti
2026-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Gallery Oldham, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
This is part of our monthly talk programme. All our talks are free, informal and last around 40 minutes with time to ask questions at the end.
Join our curator Karen Heatley for a tour of the Oldham and the World gallery. She will share stories about Ferranti, the company which built the first commercial computer.
Meet in Oldham and the World Gallery. No need to book.

Small Cinema: Sing 2
2026-08-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Enjoy a sensory friendly screening of the film Sing 2

Can-do Koala Buster Moon and his all star cast of animals prepare to launch their most dazzling stage performance yet. This is a sensory friendly screening with non-rescricted seating and softer lighting.
Free crafts from 12:30pm
All attendees require a ticket. Chldren get free snack and drink with their ticket.

The Hungry Caterpillar with Get it Loud in Libraries
2026-08-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Learn how to tell storied through music.

Join us for this fabulous session, brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries.
Aimed at children ages 5-7.
Booking required. One ticket per child.

Noisy Comics with Paul Pickford
2026-08-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Create your own comics

In this workshop we’ll be looking at “Read to the beat” by drawing the noisiest, most action packed comic book panel we can imagine, full of Zaps, Pows, speech, thinks, whispers and shout bubbles as well as Ker-rasshing sound effects. Fun for all ages, totally accessible and everyone will be supported and encouraged to create their own artwork.

Noisy Comics with Paul Pickford
2026-08-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Northmoor Library, Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, OL9 6DH, United Kingdom

Doodle Map Workshop with Dave Draws
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Help create a unique community doodle map of Oldham with award-winning illustrator Dave Draws

Community Doodle Map Workshop with Dave Draws
Join acclaimed Manchester-based illustrator Dave Draws for a unique community art workshop celebrating the people, places and stories of Oldham.
Dave specialises in creating intricate doodle maps that blend detailed illustrations of buildings and landmarks with playful, creative sketches. Over his 10-year career as a full-time artist, he has worked with a wide range of clients including BBC Sport, Chanel, Red Bull, Channel 4 and Nike.
In this workshop, you’ll work alongside Dave to help create a large-scale artistic map of Oldham borough, capturing both the town’s rich heritage and its vibrant present day. Through drawing, storytelling and creativity, participants will contribute their own memories, favourite places and personal connections to Oldham, ensuring the artwork truly reflects the people of OLdham.
The finished map will be proudly displayed in Oldham Market and officially unveiled at Nostalgic Oldham on 19 September.
Everyone is welcome to take part – whether you’ve lived in Oldham all your life or have recently made it your home, whether you’re young or old, artist or beginner. Together we’ll celebrate Oldham’s past and present, creating a lasting piece of artwork.

Holiday Adventure Craft with Andy at Uppermill Library
2026-08-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Uppermill Library, St. Chad’s House, Uppermill, England, OL3 6AZ, United Kingdom

Doodle Map Workshop with Dave Draws
2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Gallery Oldham, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom

Holiday Adventure Craft with Andy at Limehurst Library
2026-08-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Limehurst Library, Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, OL8 3HH, United Kingdom

Read with Ziggy
2026-08-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Read a Story with Ziggy the Therapy Dog

Come and meet Ziggy the Therapy dog.
After an introduction, each child will get five minutes with Ziggy where they can have a cuddle and read their favourite story to him.
While they are waiting they can make their own portrait of Ziggy.
Great for reluctant readers.
1 ticket per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Printing with Kim Hubball at Failsworth Library
2026-08-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
Create your own design using printmaking techniques and join the summer reading challenge too.

Explorers In Training - Frontline Dance
2026-08-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Crompton Library, 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, OL2 8QY, United Kingdom
Come and see this wonderful show

The Explorers in Training! is an inclusive interactive live performance in which our performers, the explorers, embark on a wondrous adventure with the audience. Combining dance, storytelling and music, the show brings to life two books and invites audiences to move, explore, imagine and actively engage with the performers along the way. Described as ‘a beautiful, sensitive experience’ and ‘wonderfully in tune with all the children’, audiences can expect to be involved, engaged, included and have lots of fun!

Explorers In Training - Frontline Dance
2026-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Royton Library, 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, OL2 6QJ, United Kingdom

Read to the beat at Fitton Hill Library.
2026-08-19 14:30 - 15:30 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, United Kingdom
Join us for an interactive family musical workshop

Doodle Map Workshop with Dave Draws
2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Chadderton Library @ The Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Help create a unique community doodle map of Oldham with award-winning illustrator Dave Draws

Community Doodle Map Workshop with Dave Draws
Join acclaimed Manchester-based illustrator Dave Draws for a unique community art workshop celebrating the people, places and stories of Oldham.
Dave specialises in creating intricate doodle maps that blend detailed illustrations of buildings and landmarks with playful, creative sketches. Over his 10-year career as a full-time artist, he has worked with a wide range of clients including BBC Sport, Chanel, Red Bull, Channel 4 and Nike.
In this workshop, you’ll work alongside Dave to help create a large-scale artistic map of Oldham borough, capturing both the town’s rich heritage and its vibrant present day. Through drawing, storytelling and creativity, participants will contribute their own memories, favourite places and personal connections to Oldham, ensuring the artwork truly reflects the people of OLdham.
The finished map will be proudly displayed in Oldham Market and officially unveiled at Nostalgic Oldham on 19 September.
Everyone is welcome to take part – whether you’ve lived in Oldham all your life or have recently made it your home, whether you’re young or old, artist or beginner. Together we’ll celebrate Oldham’s past and present, creating a lasting piece of artwork.
Note this event is at Chadderton Library

Stoller Story Sounds with Leo the Lion!
2026-08-24 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-24 13:00 - 13:45 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Join Leo on his journey across Jungle Island as he searches for new friends.

Leo the Lion is the sweetest, kindest, most caring Lion. He lives on jungle Island- a place full of warming sunshine, tall jungle tress, incredible sounds, and amazing wild animals. Leo the Lion wants to play, but Leo has no friends.
Who will Leo meet? What will Leo learn? What new sights and sounds will he discover?
Join us for an immersive storytelling adventure exploring the world around us. With storyteller Faz Shah, illustrator Lizzie Finlay, and musician Gemma Ashcroft, these interactive music sessions blend live music, illustration, storytelling, and more—inviting children to listen, imagine, and explore.
Perfect for children aged 3-5 (and their grown ups!), our Stoller Story Sounds musical journeys will transport you to a beautiful world of new and exciting sights and sounds.
Duration 45 minutes
You can also enjoy activities and craft before and after your session!
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Stoller Story Sounds with Leo the Lion!
2026-08-24 14:30 - 15:15 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Join Leo on his journey across Jungle Island as he searches for new friends.

Rock star self portraits at Failsworth Library.
2026-08-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom

Read with Ziggy at Crompton Library
2026-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Crompton Library, Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QY
Read a Story with Ziggy the Therapy Dog

Come and meet Ziggy the Therapy dog.
After an introduction, each child will get five minutes with Ziggy where they can have a cuddle and read their favourite story to him.
While they are waiting they can make their own portrait of Ziggy.
Great for reluctanct readers.
1 ticket per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Walk Along Failsworth - Foraging Walk
2026-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Grass Roots Oldham – Northern Lily, Marlborough Drive, Failsworth, England, M35 0LP, United Kingdom
A foraging walk around Northern Lily Community Orchard

Join us for a gentle walk around Northern Lily Community Orchard, tracing an East to West Journey that began thousands of miles away, centuries ago. As we wander around the Community Orchard we’ll travel through time to discover what bears have to do with cultivating tasty apples, horticulture of the Greeks and Romans, how fruit trees travelled the Silk Road to become part of the British Landscape and how Victorian Horticulture perfected root stock and new cultivars that feature in orchards today. This walk blends movement, storytelling, harvesting and tasting fruit from our many heritage fruit varieties on site celebrating the community orchards

Bug Hotels
2026-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Create a bug hotel with our Beekeeper

Create a home for minibeasts with our Beekeeper.
