Fun for Families

We run a number of activities for you and your family. All activities are free and there is no need to book, unless stated otherwise.

All we ask is that children are accompanied by an adult at all times.

Chadderton Library

Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton
T: 0161 770 5656 E: chadderton.library@oldham.gov.uk

No events planned.

Crompton Library

Farrow Street East, Shaw
T: 01706 842184 E: crompton.library@oldham.gov.uk

Holiday storytime: Tuesday 16 February, 10am. Storyteller and illustrator Fran O’Boyle tells a host of tall tales.

Failsworth Library

Main Street, Failsworth
T: 0161 681 2405 E: failsworth.library@oldham.gov.uk

Rock puppets: Monday 15 February, 2–3pm. Puppet show and craft workshop.

Easter egg hunt: Thursday 1 April, 2–3pm.

Fitton Hill Library

Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill OL8 2QP
T: 0161 633 2011 E: fittonhill.library@oldham.gov.uk

Crazy Art Bratz: Every Wednesday (term-time only), 4–5pm. Craft activities for 8 to 12 year olds.

Rock puppets: Wednesday 17 February, 2–3pm. Puppet show and craft workshop.

Easter egg hunt and parade: Wednesday 31 March, 3.30–4.30pm

Greenfield Library

Chew Vale, Greenfield
T: 01457 872472 E:greenfield.library@oldham.gov.uk

Holiday storytime: Wednesday 17 February, 2pm. Storyteller and illustrator Fran O’Boyle tells a host of tall tales.

Lees Library Community Hub

Thomas Street, Lees
T: 0161 633 5764 E: lees.library@oldham.gov.uk

Holiday storytime: Tuesday 16 February, 2pm. Storyteller and illustrator Fran O’Boyle tells a host of tall tales.

Limehurst Library

St. Chads Centre, Lime Green Parade, Limehurst
T: 0161 624 0351 E: limehurst.library@oldham.gov.uk

ACE Arts and craft experience: Every Tuesday (term time only) 3–4.15pm for children aged 6–8 years and 4.30–5.45pm for children aged 9 years and over.

Rock puppets: Friday 19 February, 2–3pm. Puppet show and craft workshop.

Easter egg hunt: Wednesday 7 April, 2–3pm

Northmoor Library

Chadderton Way, Oldham
T: 0161 633 1168 E: northmoor.library@oldham.gov.uk

Holiday storytime: Wednesday 17 February, 4pm. Storyteller and illustrator Fran O’Boyle tells a host of tall tales.

Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre

Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham
T: 0161 770 8000 E: oldham.library@oldham.gov.uk

Sunday events at Oldham Library: Every Sunday, 2–3pm. Oldham Library is now open every Sunday and we’re running a programme of fun events for all the family. All activities are free and there's no need to book in advance...

Sundays 14 February and 11 April: Holiday crafts. Get creative with fun ‘make and do’ activities over the school holidays.
Sundays 14 March and 4 April: Dads’ bounce and rhymetime. Songs and stories with a football theme for babies and young children.
Sunday 28 February: Sunday surfers. A fun computer session with tips on finding the best family websites.
Sundays 28 March and 18 April: Making music. Make stories with sounds with musician Jim Lampard.

Holiday storytime: Wednesday 17 February, 10am. Storyteller and illustrator Fran O’Boyle tells a host of tall tales.

Twilight Prom Night: Wednesday 17 February, 7–9pm. A night of food, music and games to celebrate the end of our Young Voices project. All teenagers are welcome, please dress smart. Call 0161 770 8014 for more details.

International Mother Language Day: Sunday 21 February, 11.30am–2.30pm. Come and celebrate different languages from around the world, with stories, poetry, music and a fun quiz.

Daisy Dares You: Monday 8 March, 7.30pm. Upcoming teenager Daisy Dares You plays a live gig as part of the national Get It Loud In Libraries tour. Tickets cost £5 and are available online at www.seetickets.com or in person from Oldham Library. All ages welcome. Call 0161 770 8000 for more details.

Star Wars Weekend: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April, 11am–3pm. Get ready for a galaxy invasion with two days of Star Wars themed activities to celebrate the popular series of films and books.