Week of Events
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Monday, May 25, 2026
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026 -Citizens Advice at Failsworth Library
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May 28, 2026 -Citizens Advice at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre (Drop in Session)
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May 28, 2026 -Online Basics
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May 28, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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May 28, 2026 -Digital Confidence at Oldham Library
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May 28, 2026 -Brews, Biscuits and Banter at Oldham Library
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May 28, 2026 -Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library
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May 28, 2026 -Digital drop-in at Failsworth Library
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May 28, 2026 -English Conversation at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
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May 28, 2026 -Digital confidence at Limehurst library
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May 28, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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May 28, 2026 -Stay & play at Northmoor Library
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May 28, 2026 -Lego Club at Fitton Hill Library
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May 28, 2026 -Game on! at Fitton Hill Library
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May 28, 2026 -Game On at Fitton Hill Library
Citizens Advice at Failsworth Library
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.
Citizens Advice at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre (Drop in Session)
Citizens Advice offer free, confidential and impartial advice to help you find a way forward with a wide range of issues.
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.
Digital Confidence at Oldham Library
Self-led with staff or volunteer support. Learn basic digital skills at your own pace on the LearnMyWay platform.Improve your digital confidence, learn new skills and stay safe online.
Brews, Biscuits and Banter at Oldham Library
Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise and unwind? Chat to others and take some time to relax in the comfort of our lovely library.
Books, brew & banter 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.
Digital drop-in at Failsworth Library
If you need help with a device or have questions about something online, come along to one of our Digital Drop-in sessions. No need to book – pop in and our digital volunteers from Inclusive Bytes will give you a hand!
English Conversation at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
Engaging in real-life English conversations helps learners speak naturally and confidently.
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. Free
Stay & play at Northmoor Library
Parents, carers and children under 5 are invited tojoin us for a free play session (term-time only)
Lego Club at Fitton Hill Library
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
Game on! at Fitton Hill Library
Check out our Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.
Game On at Fitton Hill Library
Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026 -Crompton Crafters
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May 29, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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May 29, 2026 -Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library
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May 29, 2026 -Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library
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May 29, 2026 -Bounce and rhyme
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May 29, 2026 -Little Reads
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May 29, 2026 -Chat & choose at Northmoor Library
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May 29, 2026 -Chat & choose at Limehurst Library
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May 29, 2026 -Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library
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May 29, 2026 -Little Reads
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May 29, 2026 -Magic May half -term crafts at Limehurst Library
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May 29, 2026 -Digital confidence
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May 29, 2026 -Crompton Crafters
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May 29, 2026 -Family Reading Session at Failsworth Library
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May 29, 2026 -Chat and choose
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May 29, 2026 -Chat and Choose
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May 29, 2026 -Builds and board games at Failsworth library.
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May 29, 2026 -Game on at Fitton Hill Library
Crompton Crafters
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.
Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library
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.
Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library
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
Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free
Little Reads
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.
Chat & choose at Northmoor Library
Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.
Chat & choose at Limehurst Library
Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library
Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.
Little Reads
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.
Magic May half -term crafts at Limehurst Library
Come and get creative with our free half term crafts session - no need to book. All ages welcome, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Crompton Crafters
Join our friendly crafters at Crompton Library, chatting and crafting. What better way to spend a Friday afternoon, meeting weekly?
Family Reading Session at Failsworth Library
Bring the whole family along and enjoy some shared story time and guided reading activities. We will start by reading one or two stories aloud to the children. After that, you’ll have the chance to explore books together, enjoy some reading time as a family, and choose books to take home.
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
Chat and Choose
Join us for a cuppa and a chat!Everyone is welcome — and while you’re here, why not pick out a great book to take home?
Builds and board games at Failsworth library.
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
Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 -Game on at Fitton Hill Library
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May 30, 2026 -Lego Club at Failsworth Library
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May 30, 2026 -Exhibition Opening: Oldham Wakes! by Sophie Tyrrell
Game on at Fitton Hill Library
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
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.
Exhibition Opening: Oldham Wakes! by Sophie Tyrrell
Come and celebrate the opening of Oldham Wakes! by Sophie Tyrrell with live music from members of ‘Brown Wimpenny’ and a starling inspired performance created by children from Burnley Brow Primary School. Meet in Gallery 2, no need to book.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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