Buzz by Colour the Clouds
2026-08-05 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Crompton Library, Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QY
Join us for this fun and interactive performance

Betty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her bees and save her new job, all in one day?

Buzz is an interactive show for all ages, showing that with kindness, friendship and perseverance, they can make a real difference to the natural world around them.
One ticket per child.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Part of our Summer Reading Challenge Programme
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Print Making with Kim Hubball
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Royton Library, Rochdale Road, Royton, OL2 6QJ
Learn new print making skills with local artist, Kim Hubball

Get creative and learn new print making skills with local artist Kim Hubball. Part of our Summer Reading Challenge Programme.
Aimed at children aged 4-11.
One ticket per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Buzz by Colour the Clouds
2026-08-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Fitton Hill Library, Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, OL8 2QD, United Kingdom

Family Crafts at Lees Library
2026-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Lees Library Community Hub, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5DA, United Kingdom
Join us for a family craft session at Lees Library. No booking required, just join in the fun

Magical Flower making with illustrator Gillian Hibbs
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Live@TheLibrary: The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon?
Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out.

Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers?

This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner pirate, make the sound effects and take part in scenes in a special edition of the play. There’s a part for everyone in…The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

Audience Responses:
“I loved it. Funny, joyous, daft!”
“We really enjoyed feeling part of the production and learning about radio production.”
“The cast make you feel so comfortable and at ease.”
“Soooo funny!”

Award winning Cumbrian theatre company Ragged Edge are back after the enormous success of The Mystery of the Blue Moon Saloon:

Rip-roaringly funny – a real delight!
Northern Arts Review
“Yehar! Absolutely brilliant.”
Kirkby Stephen Social Club
“A very entertaining evening, with plenty of laughter along the way!”
Grasmere Village Hall

Devised and Performed by Stefan Escreet, Peter Macqueen and Claire Webzell

Running time approx. 90 mins with an interval
Suitable for age 8+

Mindfulness Walks
2026-09-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Failsworth Library, Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, M35 0EJ, United Kingdom
Adult wellness walks with Oldham Libraries.

Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide?

With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, this engaging storytelling show combines the excitement of the football stadium with the magic of a good story, to prove once and for all that the beautiful game has something for everyone.
Watch a talented striker ‘Cindy-Ella’ chase the ball and find her spark, help Little Red Riding Hoodie stick to the right path and defeat a terrible troll who says ‘No Ball Games Allowed!’
This delightful performance will have football fanatics, non-players and the whole family cheering from the stands.
Perfect for children aged 5-11 and their families

Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
2026-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide?

Small Cinema: Wish
2026-10-24 14:00 - 16:30 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
Join us for s sensory friendly screening of Wish.

Asha makes a powerful wish that is answered by a cosmic force called star. Together they must take on the King to save her community. This is a sensory friendly screening with non-restricted seating and softer lighting. Free crafts from 12:30pm.
All attendees are required to purchase a ticket.
Children recieve a free snack and drink with their ticket.

Live@TheLibrary: Alicia's Amazing Adventure to Find the First Black Briton
2026-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
A magical, time-travelling family show that begins with one big question…
“Why do people have different coloured skin?”

Live@TheLibrary: Alicia's Amazing Adventure to Find the First Black Briton
2026-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, United Kingdom
A magical, time-travelling family show that begins with one big question… “Why do people have different coloured skin?”

In this joyful and imaginative new theatre show, Alicia sets out to find the truth – journeying across time, meeting historic heroes, hidden heroines, and uncovering surprising stories from Britain’s past.
Blending bold visuals, playful storytelling and unforgettable encounters, this is a heart-filled adventure about identity, belonging, and seeing the world – and each other – more clearly.
Prepare to join in and help bring the show to life, as Alicia’s Amazing Adventure opens up conversations about race, history and who we are – in a way that’s open, honest, and full of wonder.
Perfect for children aged 7+ and their grown-ups.
