
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is Gadgeteers, and it’s all about discovering the amazing science and innovation all around us.
Read any six library books of your choice and collect Gadgeteer rewards along the way, including a certificate and medal at the end of the challenge.
You will also be invited to our Gadgeteer finishers celebration event, packed full of exciting science activities.
As part of the Challenge, Oldham Libraries and Gallery Oldham, have lots of cool activities and events lined up such as performance poets, theatre shows, arts and crafts, and more. Plus, children who complete the challenge will be in with a chance of winning a Kindle Fire.
There are over 30 free sessions happening across the borough in partnership with the Holiday Activity Fund, that will include a free hot meal for people attending (booking required). For more information on the Holiday Activity Fund, visit:
- Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) - web page
We hope you’re as excited as we are to join the Gadgeteers this summer.
Join us for Sign Up Saturday at Oldham Library on 23 July, 11am–3pm.
There'll be lots of amazing activities including lego robotics, slime workshops, gadgety music makers, and motor sponge art. A day jam-packed full of excitement, innovation and creativity.
If you miss Sign Up Saturday don't worry because you can sign up at any library over the summer holidays.
Here’s a list of the events, don’t miss out on the fun, and book your place now!
Once Upon a World with Flick Goodman
Monday 25 July, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Science and Industry Museum Inventors’ Workshop
Tuesday 26 July,12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Boudica
Wednesday 27 July, 12noon, Crompton Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
The Green Knight
Wednesday 27 July, 2pm, Crompton Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Boudica
Thursday 28 July, 2.15pm, Fitton Hill Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
The Green Knight
Thursday 28 July, 4pm, Fitton Hill Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Song Writing Workshop with Adam Westley
Thursday 28 Jul 2022, 2.30pm, Greenfield Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Boudica
Friday 29 July, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
The Green Knight
Friday 29 July, 2pm, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
An afternoon with author Pip Jones
Monday 1 August, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
An afternoon with author Pip Jones
Tuesday 2 August, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Booster Cushion Theatre
Tuesday 2 August, 12noon, Chadderton Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Wednesday 3 August, 12noon, Crompton Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Thursday 4 August, 12noon, Failsworth Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Tactile Arts: Arts Tool
Friday 5 August, 10am, Uppermill Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Nook and Cranny Story Stitchers
Monday 8 August, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Booster Cushion Theatre
Tuesday 9 August, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Wednesday 10 August, 2pm, Limehurst Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Thursday 11 August, 2pm, Fitton Hill Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Gadgeteers Artist Carousel
Monday 15 August, 12noon, Gallery Oldham
- Eventbrite - Book here
Tactile Arts: Art Tool
Tuesday 16 August, 12noon, Gallery Oldham
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Wednesday 17 August, 2pm, Northmoor Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Thursday 18 August, 12noon, Lees Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Tactile Arts Gadgeteer Portraits
Thursday 18 August, 2.30pm, Greenfield Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Song Writing Workshop with Adam Westley
Monday 22 August, 10am, Uppermill Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Dommy B’s Greatest Hits (Bang-Crash-Boom)
Monday 22 August, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Rappaman
Tuesday 23 August, 12noon, Failsworth Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Errol’s Garden Story Walk
Wednesday 24 August, 12noon, Shaw Memorial Gardens and Crompton Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Rappaman
Thursday 25 August, 12noon, Fitton Hill Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Tuesday 30 August, 12noon, Oldham Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Oldham Coliseum Presents The Gadgeteer’s Secret Mission
Wednesday 31 August, 12noon, Chadderton Library
- Eventbrite - Book here
Nook and Cranny Story Stitchers
Thursday 1 September, 12noon, Lees Library
- Eventbrite - Book here