Live@TheLibrary: We are Family – Six Kids and a Super Dad
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, OldhamFamily craft session – Chadderton Library
Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, ChaddertonFamily Craft Session – Chadderton Library
Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, ChaddertonWeek of Events
A Minute to Midnight
A Minute to Midnight
The Doomsday Clock was developed in 1947 as an indicator to show how close humanity is to destruction. Then it was set at seven minutes to midnight. The hands are currently set at 90 seconds to midnight, indicating how much closer the planet is to disaster. Human activities such as burning fossil fuel to power […]
Live@TheLibrary: We are Family – Six Kids and a Super Dad
Live@TheLibrary: We are Family – Six Kids and a Super Dad
An empowering one-person performance poetry show all about family! For children (aged 5+) and their grown ups. There’s Dad’s disgusting nettle soup and peculiar pancakes, horrible home haircuts, punishing press-ups and scum in the bathtub. BUT then there’s the joy of boxing lessons with Dad, fun family outings, jokes and pranks – and storytelling […]
Family craft session – Chadderton Library
Writing Workshop with Oliver Sykes
Writing Workshop with Oliver Sykes
Writing Workshop for all the family!Join Oliver Syke’s, author of “Alfie’s First Fight”, “Fishing for Rainbows” and "We Are Family - Six Kids and a Super Dad" for a creative writing workshop that is suitable for the whole family.Please book tickets for children and adults under the correct corresponding ticket for the person/persons
Knit & natter
Knit & natter
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library.
Small Cinema: Toy Story (PG)
Small Cinema: Toy Story (PG)
Join Woody and Buzz Lightyear in this family friendly adventure full of friendship and bravery.Small Cinema: Toy Story (PG)Join us for a fantastic film at Oldham Library and celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge !Get ready for an afternoon of fun and adventure at our screening of Toy Story. Bring your family and […]
Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.
Books, brew & banter
Books, brew & banter
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.
Online basics
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event, learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for 0-4s.
Knit and Natter
Bounce and Rhyme
Half-term craft activity
Oldham Library Writers Group
Oldham Library Writers Group
Come and share your writing, discuss new ideas and meet new people at our fortnightly writing group at Oldham Library. All budding writers welcome!
Citizens Advice at Crompton Library
Citizens Advice at Crompton Library
Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.
Digital Confidence
Digital Confidence
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
Chat and Choose
Fancy a brew ? Our Chat and Choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people, relax and pick up a good book
Bounce & rhyme
Bounce & rhyme
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.
Chadderton Knitters
Online basics
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Readers group
Readers group
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 3rd Wednesday of the month to chat about all things books.
Music making at Fitton Hill Library
Music making at Fitton Hill Library
Intergenerational Music Making welcome all generations to come and make music together.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Come and join the fun at Limehurst 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.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Come and join the fun at Northmoor 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.
Knit & natter
Knit & natter
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and a chat every Wednesday afternoon at Limehurst Library.
Citizens Advice Drop Ins
Citizens Advice Drop Ins
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.
Online Basics
Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.
Books, brew & banter
Books, brew & banter
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.
Online basics
Lego Club
Lego Club
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
Crompton Crafters
Crompton Crafters
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.
Bounce and Rhyme
Online basics
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Family Craft Session – Crompton Library
Chat & choose
Chat & choose
Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.
Chat & choose
Chat & choose
Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
Chat & choose
Chat & choose
Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
Family Craft Session – Chadderton Library
Half-term craft activity
Digital confidence
Digital confidence
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.
Art Saturdays – Northmoor Library
Art Saturdays – Northmoor Library
Come along for a free arts session with Peshkar. Join artist Anna to explore and craft stories from the people who make Oldham a special place to live. Over the course of the Young Digitals Festival Anna will be researching family heritages and histories, whether they be image or text, word of mouth or archived, […]
Art Saturdays – Royton Library
Art Saturdays – Royton Library
Come along for a free arts session with Peshkar for YDF25. Join artist Grecia as we explore Oldham’s heritage and create new art with old methods! Discover the rich heritage of arts and crafts in Oldham! Join us in hands-on sessions exploring traditional techniques like printing, weaving, embossing, collaging, and more. Dive into local history […]
Lego Club
Lego Club
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.
Art Saturdays – Failsworth Library
Art Saturdays – Failsworth Library
Come along for a free art session with Peshkar. Join artist Igor to explore and create art based on Oldham's history, high streets and shops Igor will be running a hands-on workshop where art, movement, and storytelling collide! Through abstract mark-making, we’ll transform gestures and personal narratives into a collective artwork celebrating Oldham’s history and […]