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. […]
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. […]
Join Leo on his journey across Jungle Island as he searches for new friends.
Come along to to our crafts & music activities and join the summer reading challenge too
Read a Story with Ziggy the Therapy DogCome and meet Ziggy the Therapy dog.After an introduction, each child will get five minutes with Ziggy where they can have a cuddle and read their favourite story to him.While they are waiting they can make their own portrait of Ziggy.Great for reluctanct readers.1 ticket per child. Children […]
A foraging walk around Northern Lily Community Orchard Join us for a gentle walk around Northern Lily Community Orchard, tracing an East to West Journey that began thousands of miles away, centuries ago. As we wander around the Community Orchard we'll travel through time to discover what bears have to do with cultivating tasty apples, […]
Create a bug hotel with our Beekeeper Create a home for minibeasts with our Beekeeper.
Join us for a family craft session at Royton Library. No booking required.
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.
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.
Starting school story time As summer comes to an end, big changes are on the way for some of our little book borrowers. Starting school or nursery can feel a little scary, so we'd like to help make things a little easier with a special themed Story Time. Join us for songs, activities and stories […]
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.
Uncover the story of the panorama photograph of Oldham taken by Squire Knott in 1876.
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 […]
Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library for our monthly craft activity. 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
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!
As summer comes to an end big changes are on the way for some of our little book borrowers. Starting school or nursery can feel a little scary, so we’d like to help make things a little easier with a special themed Story Time. Join us for songs, activities and stories designed to build excitement […]
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 : Ian Butterworth, Countryside Officer Moston Brook. email: ian.butterworth@oldham.gov.uk
Explore the history of the Northern Roots site on this guided heritage walk for Oldham Histories Festival.
There's fun and local interest for everyone in our new improved Town Trek Trail.
Call into Oldham Archives to find out how our collections can support your research.
Find out about Royton's past through an image slide show for Oldham Histories Festival.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross.
Setting up your own business? Recently started? Got a brilliant idea? Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed. Power Up Your Business! Join Wendy Breakell, entrepreneur and named one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business. This 3-hour workshops […]
Learn about the people who built and worshipped at Oldham Parish Church on this heritage open day event.
Get your spook on for our popular Town Centre Ghost Walks for Oldham Histories Festival.
Find out about Royton's past through an image slide show for Oldham Histories Festival.
Learn about the people who built and worshipped at Oldham Parish Church on this heritage open day event.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross.
Explore Holy Trinity Church in Bardsley and visit the Commonwealth War Grave.
Experience art works inspired by working life in Saddleworth.
Learn about the historic buildings of Royton on this guided walk for Oldham Histories Festival.
Explore the beautiful St Anne's Church in Royton and learn about some famous Roytonians.
Join Jeremy Sutcliffe on a guided walk around Oldham's premier park.
Find out more about Bertha Lewis who left Oldham for Canada in this author talk by her grandson.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross.
Experience art works inspired by working life in Saddleworth.
Explore the beautiful St Anne's Church in Royton and learn about some famous Roytonians.
Join expert guides from the Royal British Legion to learn about the Commonwealth War Graves in Royton Cemetery.
Learn about the history behind the first mosque built in Oldham on this Oldham Histories Festival open day.
Find out about Royton's past through an image slide show for Oldham Histories Festival.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross.
Tell us your stories of everyday life in Royton as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Tell us your stories of everyday life in Royton as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Discover the lives and experiences of workers from Oldham's industrial past through this Gallery Talk.
Find out more about the role of Asian women in Oldham's business community at this Oldham Histories Festival talk.
Hear about what it's like to care for the moors above Dovestone from a local fire ranger.
Find out about Royton's past through an image slide show for Oldham Histories Festival.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross.
Explore the history of St Paul's church in Royton on a guided tour.