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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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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

Chadderton Readers Group

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, United Kingdom

Join our friendly Readers Group

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.

Books, brew & banter

Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Online basics

Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Failsworth, 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

Bounce and Rhyme

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

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

Free

Knit and Natter

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

Join our friendly knitting group every Tuesday.

Free

Bounce and Rhyme

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, United Kingdom

Parents and babies join in with our songs and playing

Free

Citizens Advice at Crompton Library

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

Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.

Digital Confidence

Royton Library Rochdale Road, Royton, 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 […]

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Knit & natter

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Books, brew & banter

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Online basics

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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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Lego Club

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Knit & natter

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Online basics

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Digital Confidence

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Crompton Crafters

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Digital Confidence

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Bounce and Rhyme

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Crompton Crafters

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Little Reads

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Knit & natter

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Online basics

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Digital Confidence

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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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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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Child hugs a blue bubbled sensory light

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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Young person prints shapes on paper with stamps