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.
Do you want to hear a story ? We do! Join Emma for a fun-filled animal themed story time . There'll be stories, songs and a craft activity to enjoy
Take part in a musical adventure and join the summer reading challenge too.
Join us for this fun and interactive performanceBetty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her bees […]
Learn new print making skills with local artist, Kim HubballGet creative and learn new print making skills with local artist Kim Hubball. Part of our Summer Reading Challenge Programme. Aimed at children aged 4-11.One ticket per childChildren must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for this fun and interactive performanceBetty is a beekeeper-in-training and is very excited to get started… but her bees have all disappeared! With a little help from the audience, Betty discovers the importance of Bees and her own role in the wonderful biodiversity of the world around her. Can she find her bees […]
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 […]
Join us for a family craft session at Lees Library. No booking required, just join in the fun
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
Meet illustrator and children’s author Gillian Hibbs and make magical collaged flowers to take home and admire!
Meet illustrator and children’s author Gillian Hibbs and make magical collaged flowers to take home and admire!
Can't make our regular Bounce and Rhyme sessions? Join us for a special Saturday session just for Dads and toddlers. Expect songs, games and plenty of banter!
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
Learn how to tell stories through music.Join us for this fabulous session, brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries. Aimed at children ages 5-7.Booking required. One ticket per child.
Join us for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fun with Get It Loud in Libraries—stories, laughs, and cool live vibes!Diary of a Wimpy Kid with Get It Loud In LibrariesJoin us for a fun musical event celebrating the hilarious world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries, […]
Fun and creative paper craft session Create your own camping adventure scene with help from artist Andy Fear 1 ticket per child attending. Part of our summer reading challenge programme
Come along to to our crafts & music activities and join the summer reading challenge too
Join us for a family craft session at Crompton Library. No need to book.
Join us for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fun with Get It Loud in Libraries—stories, laughs, and cool live vibes!Diary of a Wimpy Kid with Get It Loud In LibrariesJoin us for a fun musical event celebrating the hilarious world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries, […]
Enjoy a sensory friendly screening of the film Sing 2 Can-do Koala Buster Moon and his all star cast of animals prepare to launch their most dazzling stage performance yet. This is a sensory friendly screening with non-rescricted seating and softer lighting. Free crafts from 12:30pm All attendees require a ticket. Chldren get free snack […]
Learn how to tell storied through music.Join us for this fabulous session, brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries. Aimed at children ages 5-7.Booking required. One ticket per child.
Join us for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fun with Get It Loud in Libraries—stories, laughs, and cool live vibes!Diary of a Wimpy Kid with Get It Loud In LibrariesJoin us for a fun musical event celebrating the hilarious world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Brought to us by Get it Loud in Libraries, […]
Create your own comics In this workshop we’ll be looking at “Read to the beat” by drawing the noisiest, most action packed comic book panel we can imagine, full of Zaps, Pows, speech, thinks, whispers and shout bubbles as well as Ker-rasshing sound effects. Fun for all ages, totally accessible and everyone will be supported […]
Add your favourite places and personal connections to a community doodle map with Dave Draws.
Fun and creative paper craft session Create your own camping adventure scene with help from artist Andy Fear 1 ticket per child attending. part of our summer reading challenge programme
Add your favourite places and personal connections to a community doodle map with Dave Draws.
Fun and creative paper craft sessionCreate your own camping adventure scene with help from artist Andy Fear1 ticket per child attending. part of our summer reading challenge programme
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 reluctant readers.1 ticket per child. Children […]
Create your own design using printmaking techniques and join the summer reading challenge too.
Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who dips in and out of books when time allows – we love to welcome new members. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month .
Join us for an interactive family musical workshop
Add your favourite places and personal connections to a community doodle map with Dave Draws.
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 […]
Create a bug hotel with our BeekeeperCreate a home for minibeasts with our Beekeeper.
Uncover the story of the panorama photograph of Oldham taken by Squire Knott in 1876.
What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out.Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers?This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner pirate, make the sound effects and take part in scenes in […]
Adult wellness walks with Oldham Libraries.
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide?
Join us for s sensory friendly screening of Wish.Asha makes a powerful wish that is answered by a cosmic force called star. Together they must take on the King to save her community. This is a sensory friendly screening with non-restricted seating and softer lighting. Free crafts from 12:30pm.All attendees are required to purchase a […]
A magical, time-travelling family show that begins with one big question... “Why do people have different coloured skin?”
A magical, time-travelling family show that begins with one big question... “Why do people have different coloured skin?” In this joyful and imaginative new theatre show, Alicia sets out to find the truth – journeying across time, meeting historic heroes, hidden heroines, and uncovering surprising stories from Britain’s past. Blending bold visuals, playful storytelling and […]