Oldham Libraries

Website https://hla.oldham.gov.uk

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  • Read with Ziggy at Crompton Library

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    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 […]

    Free

  • Walk Along Failsworth – Foraging Walk

    Grass Roots Oldham - Northern Lily Marlborough Drive, Failsworth, England, United Kingdom

    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, […]

    Free

  • Bug Hotels

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Create a bug hotel with our Beekeeper Create a home for minibeasts with our Beekeeper.

  • Little Reads

    Little Reads
    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    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.

    Free

  • Little Reads

    Little Reads
    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    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.

    Free

  • Saturday Stories @Lees library

    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Family Storytime at Failsworth library

    Family Storytime at Failsworth library
    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    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.

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  • Gallery Talk: Oldham Panorama

    Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Uncover the story of the panorama photograph of Oldham taken by Squire Knott in 1876.

    Free

  • Readers group at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Bricks and Books LEGO Club

    Bricks and Books LEGO Club
    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    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!

    Free

  • Saturday Stories @ Uppermill library

    Uppermill Library St Chads House, Uppermill, Uppermill, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Moston Brook social walks at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    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

    Free

  • Oldham Time Trek Trail

    Oldham Town Centre The Old, Town Hall, Parliament Square, Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom

    There's fun and local interest for everyone in our new improved Town Trek Trail.

    Free

  • Dig Into Your Roots at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Call into Oldham Archives to find out how our collections can support your research.

    Free

  • Build a Business; Business Basics Workshop

    BIPC Oldham Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Oldham Parish Church Heritage Open Day

    Oldham Parish Church Rock Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Learn about the people who built and worshipped at Oldham Parish Church on this heritage open day event.

    Free

  • Oldham Parish Church Heritage Open Day

    Oldham Parish Church Rock Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Learn about the people who built and worshipped at Oldham Parish Church on this heritage open day event.

    Free

  • Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Open Day

    Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Byrth Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Explore Holy Trinity Church in Bardsley and visit the Commonwealth War Grave.

    Free

  • Walking Tour of Historic Royton

    Royton Town Hall Rochdale Road, Royton, England, United Kingdom

    Learn about the historic buildings of Royton on this guided walk for Oldham Histories Festival.

    Free

  • Alexandra Park Walk

    Alexandra Park, Oldham 5 Kings Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join Jeremy Sutcliffe on a guided walk around Oldham's premier park.

    Free

  • Author Talk ‘Bert: Postcards from Labrador’

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Find out more about Bertha Lewis who left Oldham for Canada in this author talk by her grandson.

    Free

  • Greengate Jamia Masjid Mosque Open Day

    Greengate Jamia Masjid Mosque 88 Greengate Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Learn about the history behind the first mosque built in Oldham on this Oldham Histories Festival open day.

    Free

  • Royton Memories

    Royton Library 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, United Kingdom

    Tell us your stories of everyday life in Royton as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

    Free

  • Royton Memories

    Royton Library 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, United Kingdom

    Tell us your stories of everyday life in Royton as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

    Free

  • Oldham’s Asian Women in Business

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Find out more about the role of Asian women in Oldham's business community at this Oldham Histories Festival talk.

    Free

  • Life on the Moors: A Fire Ranger’s Story

    Saddleworth St Chad Parish Church Church Lane, Uppermill, United Kingdom

    Hear about what it's like to care for the moors above Dovestone from a local fire ranger.

    Free

  • Tours of St Paul’s Church, Royton

    St Paul's Church Church Street, Royton, United Kingdom

    Explore the history of St Paul's church in Royton on a guided tour.

    Free

  • Tours of St Paul’s Church, Royton

    St Paul's Church Church Street, Royton, United Kingdom

    Explore the history of St Paul's church in Royton on a guided tour.

    Free

  • Making History at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join our behind-the-scenes tour at Oldham Archives and find out about how we care for the collections.

    Free