Libraries in Oldham

'Our Oldham' website

Providing all children, young people, families and practitioners with up-to-date information on services, local events and activities.

Visit the new 'Our Oldham' website

Activities and Events

Find out about the latest activities and events taking place at libraries throughout the Borough.

Keep Oldham Tidy

Keep Oldham Tidy is a service which offers residents the opportunity to report issues with pictures through the web. To support the initiative libraries will be holding open surgeries. See the local links page for further information.

Online Catalogue

You can now access the library catalogue online.

Apply to join Oldham Libraries

To join Oldham Libraries please fill in an application at any library or download the application form.

Note: If you wish to join you must bring ONE form of ID and it must have your name and address on it. Valid forms of ID include a driving license or utility bill. A passport is not acceptable as it does not have your address on it.

PIN (Personal Identification Number) - Request/Change

You will require a PIN to use some of our online facilities. If you don't have a PIN you can request a PIN online and one will be sent out to you. It is advisable to change your PIN after you receive it to a number that you will be able to remember easily.

Renewing/Reserving Books

You can now renew your books online by logging on to your borrower account.

Children's Services

Here you can find story and information books, books on tapes, magazines, Internet access and homework help, and its all free!

Library Talks and School Visits

We are happy to visit schools to give talks about books to children, or to parents. We also are happy to offer storytelling in school and support your school book week.

Please contact your local library to discuss your requirements.

Home Library Service

Oldham Libraries provide a free personal delivery service to people who are unable to visit their local library. Click here to find out more about Oldham Home Library Service.

Readers and Writers

Oldham Libraries is serious about Literature Development. We can suggest something new for you to read, and if you are a writer, we can get you published on the web! Check out the Readers & Writers link.

Reference Services

Our service exists to provide information to anyone, anywhere on any subject from our many directories, journals and online resources.

The Talking Book Service

Oldham Libraries 'Talking Book Service' provides books on tape and CD for use at home and is provided free to visually impaired people and to some people with other disabilities.

Restricted/Reserved Collections

We manage special collections (often of old or rare books, archives and vocal scores) which may be available on request from library users but are not generally kept on public display. To view these collections search the library catalogue online.