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Events to suit all tastes, ages and interests.

Gallery exhibitions and talks, drop-in social events at your local library, cinema, theatre, courses, festivals, business advice and much more!

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Crompton Crafters

Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.

Bounce and Rhyme

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

Rhyming sessions for under 5s

Free

Online basics

Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

Free

Chat & choose

Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.

Free

Chat & choose

Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Free

Chat & choose

Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

Free

Digital confidence

Crompton Library 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Lego Club

Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Knit & natter

Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, United Kingdom

Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat every Monday afternoon at Failsworth Library. 

Free

Bounce and Rhyme

Royton Library Rochdale Road, Royton

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.

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Knit & natter

7 events,

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Books, brew & banter

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Online basics

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Bounce and Rhyme

+ 2 More

11 events,

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Digital Confidence

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Chat and Choose

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Bounce & rhyme

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8 events,

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Books, brew & banter

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8 events,

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Crompton Crafters

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Online basics

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Chat & choose

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Chat & choose

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1 event,

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Lego Club

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4 events,

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Knit & natter

8 events,

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Books, brew & banter

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Online basics

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Moston Brook social walks

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9 events,

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Digital Confidence

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Chat and Choose

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Bounce & rhyme

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7 events,

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Books, brew & banter

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8 events,

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Crompton Crafters

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Online basics

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Chat & choose

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Chat & choose

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Lego Club

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Knit & natter

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Books, brew & banter

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Paper Lantern Painting

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Online basics

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11 events,

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Digital Confidence

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Chat and Choose

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Bounce & rhyme

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10 events,

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Books, brew & banter

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7 events,

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Crompton Crafters

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Online basics

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Chat & choose

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Chat & choose

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Lego Club

0 events,

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Knit & natter

6 events,

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Books, brew & banter

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Online basics

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Bounce and Rhyme

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11 events,

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Digital Confidence

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Chat and Choose

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Bounce & rhyme

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Books, brew & banter

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Crompton Crafters

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Online basics

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Little Reads

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Chat & choose

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Lego Club

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Knit & natter

7 events,

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Books, brew & banter

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Online basics

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Bounce and Rhyme

+ 2 More

9 events,

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Digital Confidence

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Chat and Choose

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Bounce & rhyme

+ 4 More

8 events,

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Books, brew & banter

+ 3 More

8 events,

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Crompton Crafters

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Online basics

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Chat & choose

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Chat & choose

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Lego Club

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Adult Art & Crafts

Adult art and craft workshops and sessions are delivered by freelance artists and gallery staff. Develop new skills and explore new and unusual materials!

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Business events

Events supporting businesses and startups in Oldham, with 1-1 sessions, seminars and coffee mornings.

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Children & Families

A great range of activities and resources for children, families and young people in Oldham.

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Cinema, Music & Theatre

Oldham Theatre Workshop, the small cinema, drama at the library and music events for all ages.

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Exhibitions, Talks & Tours

A chance to explore our exhibitions in depth. We usually have a specialist speaker who can give an insight into the ideas at the heart of our exhibitions.

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Festivals & Outdoor Events

Get involved with our annual festivals, or join us for one of our regular story walks.

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Group events

We have lots of regular events for groups and societies, from drop-in community sessions to mindfulness walks.

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Learning & Courses

Learning is key here at HLA and we deliver fun, engaging, interesting and creative workshops for people of all ages and abilities.

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Sensory Room

Our Sensory Room uses exciting technology to provide a relaxing and/or stimulating environment for people of all ages and abilities.

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Support & Advice

Lots of our community partners offer drop ins and appointments in our welcoming library spaces.

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Young People

Gallery Oldham has a wide range of collections and exhibitions to inspire your creative side.

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