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Joined October 2014
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Oldham Libraries@OldhamLibraries
18 Sep 2023
It's official - we are the best library in the world 🌎 😀 Our fantastic visitors make our spaces so special - thanks for the lovely feedback.
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We are happy to announce that Royton Library is now open! Apologies for the short delay to opening this morning, but we are all back up and running now.
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Good morning all. We regret to inform you that we are having a little difficulty opening Royton Library this morning. We are working to resolve the issue & hope to open soon. We will let you all know as soon as Royton Library is open again. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Dan Worsley@dan__worsley
27 Jan 2025
Back in Blackburn for some Writer in Residence action at St Matthews - Y3 & 4 today. It’s cold and rainy but definitely getting a bit lighter earlier. Grabbing every positive available 🙌☀️✍️📚
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Marie Basting - updates only - mostly not here@riewriting
25 Jan 2025
Morning #edutwitter! If you are still planning your World Book Day celebrations, I've got some availability left for March author visits. I offer stereotype busting, resilience building assemblies with an Ancient Roman or BMX twist and a range of fun creative writing workshops.
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We love it when @Oli_Sykes89 is in the building! Come along for his live show - We Are Family, or a free and fun writing workshop this half term.
Mayfield Primary School@MayfieldOldham
21 Jan 2025
Last year we had the privilege of having poet, @Oli_Sykes89 visit us in school. He is hosting a session a @OldhamLibraries over half term. Why not book your slot? eventbrite.co.uk/e/livetheli…
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Notice for anyone due to attend the Citizens Advice drop in at Failsworth Library today - due to advisor sickness, this will not be running. An alternative drop in is available at the Customer Service Centre at Spindles, 10am - 4pm. Spindles Shopping Centre West Street OL1 1HD
Blue background with a white speech bubble with blue text reading citizens advice. (The Citizens Advice logo.)

ALT Blue background with a white speech bubble with blue text reading citizens advice. (The Citizens Advice logo.)
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POSTPONED! Unfortunately due to illness we have taken the decision to postpone this evening's Lonely Arts Club Oldham event. Apologies to anyone looking forward to it even half as much as we were, however worry not, we're planning some more sessions for next year at the moment!
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Weird and wonderful vibes here at Oldham Libraries! We always enjoy working with you, too @InclusiveBytes
Inclusive Bytes C.I.C.@InclusiveBytes
12 Dec 2024
We are big fans of Oldham's libraries and galleries and have had the pleasure of engaging in many weird and wonderful activities with them over the years. 🎄@OldhamLibraries & @GalleryOldham
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ALT A christmas decoration featuring the logo of Heritage Libraries & Arts hanging on a decorated tree.
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Customer Experience Assistant, Jo Haigh, shares her discoveries about Sir John Lubbock and his pet wasp linked with our 175 exhibition. On until Sat 11 January. Find out more: hla.oldham.gov.uk/175-sir-jo… #Darwin #wasp #pet #BritishMuseum #naturalhistory #LoveOldham #oldhamhour
Pet wasp donated by Sir John Lubbock to The British Museum where she was prepared as a museum specimen. Shown pinned with museum label.

ALT Pet wasp donated by Sir John Lubbock to The British Museum where she was prepared as a museum specimen. Shown pinned with museum label.
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Mayfield Primary School@MayfieldOldham
3 Dec 2024
We were lucky enough to chosen as one of the schools, who were visited by author Oliver Sykes! Can you spot us in Oldham Libraries video? We love taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge each year.
Oldham Libraries@OldhamLibraries
18 Nov 2024
Even though it's almost December, we're not quite over the 2024 Marvellous Makers, Summer Reading Challenge and our first ever StoryFest! Give us a wave if you spot yourself on our StoryFest and Summer Reading Challenge round-up 🙌 youtu.be/iwdt7OxB-VY?si=TIlV…
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Don't miss out on FREE Gallery talks on Sat 30 Nov about the fire & police service in Oldham. ⌚️10:30am Join us for an Audio Described gallery talk 🕑️2:00PM Join us for a BSL signed gallery talk #audiodecribed #deaf #accesible #gallery #talk #BSL #henshaws #history #museum
Policing Oldham Athletic football match

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Detail of Oldham Coat of Arms rescued after the Victoria Market Hall fire

ALT Detail of Oldham Coat of Arms rescued after the Victoria Market Hall fire
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OLDHAM ARTIST'S NETWORK SOCIAL Catch up with the Creativity and Cultural Economy team and ask us any questions relating to your artistic endeavours for the year ahead and beyond. Details and free ticket sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-ar…
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Christmas has come early for Oldham Libraries as we celebrate the arrival of our brand NEW sustainable library cards, designed by our customers. Joining the library just got EVEN better! Which design would you choose? Find out more: hla.oldham.gov.uk/about/sust… #greenlibraries
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Join us for a BSL signed gallery talk with curator Karen Heatley and interpreter Samantha Green at 2pm on Sat 30 Nov. We'll share some of the misdemeanors of Oldham's first police constables as well as the crimes they were fighting. #BSL #BritishSignLanaguage #talk #accessible
Police Constable of Oldham from Oldham Local Studies and Archive collection.

ALT Police Constable of Oldham from Oldham Local Studies and Archive collection.

Police Helmet for the Manchester City Police.

ALT Police Helmet for the Manchester City Police.

Wooden police rattle.

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We love it when our libraries come alive with children reading. If you've not yet experienced a class visit to one of our libraries, why not get in touch and come along... theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/24… #LoveLibraries #classvisit #free #oldham #readforpleasure

Oldham pupils inspired to read after library visit

Pupils from a school in Oldham have been inspired to read more after a visit to the library

theoldhamtimes.co.uk
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The good thing about putting pictures of paintings on tea towels is that they’re often similar dimensions. Buy your Gallery Oldham collection tea towel here: artuk.org/shop/galleryoldham #loveoldham #artgifts @artukdotorg
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Join us for an Audio Described talk with curator Karen Heatley & interpreter Anne Hornsby. Find out more about the early history of Oldham's fire & police service including personal stories & handling objects. Gallery 3, Sat 30 Nov, 10.30am. #audiodescribe #talk #police #fire
Curator Karen Heatley delivering a talk in front of a banner

ALT Curator Karen Heatley delivering a talk in front of a banner

Close up detail of Victorian brass fire helmet

ALT Close up detail of Victorian brass fire helmet

Black and white photo of police uniforms throughout the years taken to celebrate the 1949 centenary of the Oldham police service.

ALT Black and white photo of police uniforms throughout the years taken to celebrate the 1949 centenary of the Oldham police service.
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Lonely Arts Club Oldham - Christmas Special We're back for a festive artist social & co-create session. So if you want to spend a few hours creating something festive (or not so festive)pop down between 4-7PM, 18th Dec, Gallery Oldham. *Yes, we'll have mince pies*
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Dan Worsley@dan__worsley
18 Nov 2024
Happy memories of StoryFest 2024 @OldhamLibraries 👏😃 Great to team up with lots of talented creatives to fire up thousands of Oldham children about reading & writing 📚✍️
Oldham Libraries@OldhamLibraries
18 Nov 2024
Even though it's almost December, we're not quite over the 2024 Marvellous Makers, Summer Reading Challenge and our first ever StoryFest! Give us a wave if you spot yourself on our StoryFest and Summer Reading Challenge round-up 🙌 youtu.be/iwdt7OxB-VY?si=TIlV…
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Tales of the Toymender@otwchristmas
17 Nov 2024
🦉✨ Hoo’s ready for some festive magic? Step into the enchanting world of Tales of the Toymender! 🎭🪆 This brand-new play at @OldhamLibraries is a wise choice for holiday fun — perfect for the whole family. Grab your seats today: oldhamtheatreworkshop.co.uk/…
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