Oldham HLA

Builds and board games at Failsworth library.
2026-08-21 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Oldham, M35 0HP, United Kingdom
Come have a chat and play a game at our social Lego and Board Games club aimed at adults.

Choose any of the games provided at the library or bring your own if you prefer.

Game on at Fitton Hill Library
2026-08-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Lego Club at Failsworth Library
2026-08-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Oldham, M35 0HP, United Kingdom
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.

Citizens Advice
2026-08-24 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
2026-08-24 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.

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

Knit and Natter
2026-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Uppermill Library, St Chads House, Uppermill, 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
2026-08-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Oldham, M35 0HP, 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
2026-08-24 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.

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.

Family Craft at Chadderton Library
2026-08-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, OL9 0JW, United Kingdom
Join us for a family craft session at Chadderton Library. No booking required, just come along and enjoy the fun.

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Royton Library, Rochdale Road, Royton, OL2 6QJ

Bounce and Rhyme
2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Uppermill library, St. Chads, High Street,, Uppermill, OL3 6AP

Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
2026-08-25 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
2026-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Oldham, M35 0HP, 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
2026-08-25 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
2026-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Oldham, M35 0HP, United Kingdom

Knit and Natter
2026-08-25 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
2026-08-25 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
2026-08-25 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.

Rock star self portraits at Failsworth Library.
2026-08-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Oldham, M35 0HP, United Kingdom
Come along to to our crafts & music activities and join the summer reading challenge too

Family Craft at Greenfield Library
2026-08-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Greenfield Library, Chew Vale, Greenfield, England, OL3 7EQ, United Kingdom
Join us for family crafts at Greenfield Library. No booking required, just come and join the fun.

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.

Family Craft at Royton Library
2026-08-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Royton Library, 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, OL2 6QJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a family craft session at Royton Library. No booking required.

Knit and Natter
2026-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, 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 fortnightly meet‑up, where you can share tips, chat, and enjoy some relaxed creative time together.

Little Reads
2026-08-28 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.
