Drop in session, no appointment required.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.

Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library. 

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.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.

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

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Meet 10.30am at the Wholesome café, basement level,        Failsworth Town Hall, M35 0FJ. Circular Walk - approximately 1hr, leisurely pace, flat but with one set of steps. We get together for a brew afterwards. Contact : Ann Bates, Moston Brook Project Officer, t. 07801 204 804, email: ann.bates@oldham.gov.uk

Join our friendly knitting group every Tuesday.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event, learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for 0-4s.

Parents and babies join in with our songs and playing

Discover more about a unique car that celebrates Oldham's links to Japan.

Come and share your writing, discuss new ideas and meet new people at our fortnightly writing group at Oldham Library. All budding writers welcome!

Celebrate Oldham's historic connection to Japan with BLOOM, as part of Japan Week 2025.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

Fancy a brew? Our weekly chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book.

Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.

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.

Fancy a brew ? Our Chat and Choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people, relax and pick up a good book

This programme can help you look at things differently, build confidence and self esteem. Focus on making a better future for yourself. Welcome to Live Life to the Full! We can all sometimes feel down or fed up, stressed or worried, or that we aren't good enough. However, there are things we can do to […]

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.

Join our friendly knitting group

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

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.

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.

Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and a chat every Wednesday afternoon at Limehurst Library. 

Check out our Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.

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.

Need help with jobs, CVs, finances, housing, or community issues? We’re here to support you! Join our Community Drop-In Sessions for friendly advice from Oldham Council’s Community Engagement Officer.

Learn computer basics

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.

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.

Join us in the beautiful Northern Roots setting for an immersive two-part writing course focusing on local folklore and forgotten stories.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

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

From beginners to more advanced, our life drawing sessions are the perfect opportunity to develop your skills.

Discover more about Royton's historic buildings and sites.

Learn about the fascinating history of the old Royton Hall.

Rhyming sessions for under 5s

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

Learn more about what used to be around Oldham Archives' new home on Ascroft Street.

Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.

Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Find out more about the history of the Grade II* listed St Anne's Church in Royton.

In this storyteller-led session we need your help to create some wild and wonderful tales to feature in our new permanent nature gallery. Booking essential, book tickets via eventbrite: Our Beautiful Oldham: Story Workshop Tickets, Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite Suitable for children 2-5 years old. 1 ticket per child. Ticket […]

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.

Join our friendly crafters at Crompton Library, chatting and crafting. What better way to spend a Friday afternoon, meeting weekly?

Fancy a brew? Our chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book

Our popular Ghost Walk around Oldham Town Centre is back!

Discover more about Royton's historic buildings and sites.

Learn about the fascinating history of the old Royton Hall.

This 3 week workshop will focus on a mammal from the Animal Kingdom.Learn to paint your own work of art, using vivid watercolours in a fluid fun style. This watercolour animal workshop will teach you basic watercolour techniques whilst creating a beautiful piece to take away .This is a set of three workshops, ticket includes […]

Learn more about what used to be around Oldham Archives' new home on Ascroft Street.

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.

Discover more about the history of Moorside.

Find out more about the history of the Grade II* listed St Anne's Church in Royton.

A helpdesk ran by our Oldham Archives team to help you find out more about what we offer.

Discover the artistic studios that reside in the historic Osborne Mill.

Join us in the beautiful Northern Roots setting for an immersive two-part writing course focusing on local folklore and forgotten stories.

Join the Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts for a talk and guided tour of the impressive complex.

Embark on a walking tour of Royton and discover more about the town's historic buildings and sites.

Find out more about the history of the Grade II* listed St Anne's Church in Royton.

Join local Heritage Champions for a guided heritage walk at Northern Roots.