Nature Sketching Through the Seasons – Walk Along Failsworth
Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Failsworth
In Conversation with Peter Kalu and Muli Amaye
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham
Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Citizens Advice
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October 5, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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October 5, 2026 -Knit and Natter
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October 5, 2026 -Knit & natter at Failsworth Library
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October 5, 2026 -Digital Confidence at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
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October 5, 2026 -Chadderton Readers Group
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.
Knit and Natter
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
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library.
Digital Confidence at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Chadderton Readers Group
Reading group meet and discuss a book or books that they have read and share their opinions. The members of the group normally agree to read a particular book, and then discuss their own thoughts, experiences and impressions at the next meeting. Joining is free and the group welcome new members. It’s also a great way […]
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library
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October 6, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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October 6, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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October 6, 2026 -Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
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October 6, 2026 -Digital confidence at Failsworth Library
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October 6, 2026Lees health walks
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October 6, 2026 -Knit and Natter
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October 6, 2026 -Business Support – Let’s Talk Business
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October 6, 2026 -NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
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October 6, 2026 -Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre
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October 6, 2026 -Silent Book Club at Oldham Library
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October 6, 2026 -Let’s Talk Menopause
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.
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.
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.
Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
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.
Digital confidence at Failsworth Library
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Lees health walks
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
Business Support – Let’s Talk Business
Looking for support as your business grows? Get expert advice on accountancy, digital skills, business planning, market research and more! If you need support with your business, we're here to help! A variety of business support professionals will be available at this session to provide free, impartial support.
NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
At baby clinic, families can discuss any health issues and have their child weighed and measured.
Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre
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 […]
Silent Book Club at Oldham Library
What is Silent Book Club? We meet fortnightly, downstairs at Oldham Library, from 17:30 - 18:30. (There will be signs around the event.) Bring your own book and read in companionable quiet. It's like an Introvert Happy Hour! What do I bring? Bring your current read, or choose one when you get here. Bring a […]
Let’s Talk Menopause
Join us for an informal chat, where we'll be tackling all things menopause.Whether you're experiencing menopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, join us for a friendly and informative session exploring menopause and its impact on wellbeing. The session includes opportunities to learn, share experiences and take part in a […]
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Chat and Choose
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October 7, 2026 -Citizens Advice at Crompton Library
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October 7, 2026 -Digital Confidence
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October 7, 2026 -Nature Sketching Through the Seasons – Walk Along Failsworth
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October 7, 2026 -Chat and Choose
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October 7, 2026 -Digital Drop-In
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October 7, 2026 -Menopause Café
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October 7, 2026 -Chadderton Knitters
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October 7, 2026 -Play, Learn and Grow
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October 7, 2026 -Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth Library
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October 7, 2026 -Bounce and rhyme
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October 7, 2026 -Digital Confidence at Fitton Hill Library
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October 7, 2026 -Lego Club at Limehurst Library
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October 7, 2026 -Lego Club at Northmoor Library
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October 7, 2026 -Knit & natter at Limehurst Library
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October 7, 2026 -Oldham Library Readers Group
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October 7, 2026 -Game on! at Fitton Hill Library
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October 7, 2026 -Game on at Fitton Hill Library
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October 7, 2026 -Readers group at Failsworth Library
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October 7, 2026 -In Conversation with Peter Kalu and Muli Amaye
Chat and Choose
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 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
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.
Nature Sketching Through the Seasons – Walk Along Failsworth
Join us for a walk in Failsworth,Nature Sketching Through the Seasons - Walk Along FailsworthJoin us for an engaging in-person event focused on nature sketching inspired by the changing seasons. This walk offers a unique opportunity to observe and capture the natural environment as we watch the seasons change. Participants will gather at the Failsworth […]
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
Digital Drop-In
Do you need help with your device? Volunteers from Inclusive Bytes are on hand to assist you with all your digital enquiries
Menopause Café
Menopause Café – Drop In Come, Chat & ConnectA relaxed and welcoming space to talk about menopause, share experiences and meet others.
Play, Learn and Grow
Running from 23rd September-18th November at Oldham Library, Play, Learn and Grow is an 8-week coaching program designed to empower parents with children aged 18 months – 5 years in Rochdale & Oldham to support their child’s early learning and development. Working alongside parents, one-to-one, in community groups or educational settings, to promote speech and language development, gross motor development and […]
Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth 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.
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
Digital Confidence at Fitton Hill Library
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Lego Club at Limehurst Library
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 at Northmoor Library
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 at Limehurst Library
Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and a chat every Wednesday afternoon at Limehurst Library.
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.
Readers group at Failsworth Library
Join our relaxed and informal book club to discuss your reads, discover new authors and explore new books. We read the same title from a variety of genres picked by library staff and meet once a month to discuss it. It’s a great way to meet new people and socialise and discover books you never […]
In Conversation with Peter Kalu and Muli Amaye
Black History MonthA chance to hear from two authors as part of our Black History Month events. Pete Kalu’s new book Act Normal is a memoir filled with stories, from the real to the surreal. Muli Amaye is a novelist and short story writer whose new book is The Black Writer’s Toolbox.Pete Kalu’s stories range […]
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Citizens Advice at Failsworth Library
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October 8, 2026 -Citizens Advice at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre (Drop in Session)
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October 8, 2026 -Online Basics
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October 8, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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October 8, 2026 -Digital Confidence at Oldham Library
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October 8, 2026 -Brews, Biscuits and Banter at Oldham Library
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October 8, 2026 -Go Baby
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October 8, 2026 -GoBaby
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October 8, 2026 -Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library
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October 8, 2026 -Digital drop-in at Failsworth Library
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October 8, 2026 -English Conversation at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
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October 8, 2026 -Knit and Natter
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October 8, 2026 -Digital confidence at Limehurst library
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October 8, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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October 8, 2026 -Stay & play at Northmoor Library
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October 8, 2026 -Lego Club at Fitton Hill Library
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October 8, 2026 -Bricks and Books LEGO Club
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October 8, 2026 -Game on! at Fitton Hill Library
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October 8, 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.
GoBaby
Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers and their families. Free, no need to book just come and join the fun.
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.
Knit and Natter
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.
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
Bricks and Books LEGO Club
Looking for an after-school activity? Bring your imagination to Bricks & Books, our weekly LEGO club for school children! Children can get creative with LEGO, and share their amazing builds in a fun and welcoming library setting. We can't wait to see what you create!
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, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Crompton Crafters
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October 9, 2026 -Bounce and Rhyme
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October 9, 2026 -Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library
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October 9, 2026 -Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library
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October 9, 2026 -Bounce and rhyme
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October 9, 2026 -Chat & choose at Northmoor Library
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October 9, 2026 -Chat & choose at Limehurst Library
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October 9, 2026 -Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library
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October 9, 2026 -Digital confidence
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October 9, 2026 -Crompton Crafters
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October 9, 2026 -Chat and choose
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October 9, 2026 -Chat and Choose
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October 9, 2026 -Builds and board games at Failsworth 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
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.
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?
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.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Game on at Fitton Hill Library
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October 10, 2026 -Lego Club at Failsworth Library
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October 10, 2026 -Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
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October 10, 2026 -Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
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.
Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
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 […]
Live@TheLibrary: Footy Fairy Tales
Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide?
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.