Roald Dahl Day Celebrate the great children’s storyteller with a fun quiz for families and children aged 5 to 11 years. Monday 13 September, 6–7pm • Chadderton Library • Failsworth Library • Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre • Royton Library • Uppermill Library
Where the Wild Things Are... Brighten up the half-term holidays with a great show for children aged 5 to 11 years. The popular book by Maurice Sendak is brought to life with the help of hand puppets and interactive storytelling. Each show lasts for 30 minutes with an activities session after each performance. Crompton Library Tuesday 26 October, 2–3pm Failsworth Library Tuesday 26 October, 2–3pm Lees Library Tuesday 26 October, 2–3pm Limehurst Library Wednesday 27 October, 2–3pm Northmoor Library Monday 25 October, 2–3pm Oldham Library Wednesday 27 October, 2.30–3.30pm Uppermill Library Wednesday 27 October, 10.30–11.30am
Christmas Storytimes We’ve loads of Christmas events for children of all ages. Our weekly Stories and Rhymes with Bookstart sessions for under 5s have a festive theme in the run up to Christmas. And for older children aged 5 to 11 we’ve special Christmas Storytimes across the following libraries: Crompton Library Tuesday 21 December, 10.30–11.30am Fitton Hill Library Wednesday 15 December, 4–5pm Oldham Library Sunday 12 December, 2–3pm and Saturday 18 December, 11am–12noon Royton Library Tuesday 21 December, 10.30–11.30am Uppermill Library Thursday 23 December, 2–3pm
Look out too for these extra Christmas events… Oldham Library Christmas Tree Dressing: Saturday 4 December, 1–3pm Christmas Show with Oldham Theatre Workshop: Sunday 19 December, 2–3pm
Events for young people aged 11–19 Get It Loud at Oldham Library The Crookes and Alan Pownall Sunday 3 October, 9pm Oldham Library Top indie band The Crookes play live at Oldham Library in October. The Sheffield boys are avid readers so will feel at home performing among the books! They’ve been getting rave reviews for debut single Bloodshot Days so catch them now before they hit the big time. Support comes from singer songwriter Alan Pownall. Tickets for The Crookes and Alan Pownall cost £6 and available from Oldham Library or online at www.seetickets.com
Oldham libraries Chadderton Library Burnley Street, Chadderton OL9 0JW T: 0161 770 5656 Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw OL2 8QY T: 01706 842184 Failsworth Library Main Street, Failsworth M35 9DP T: 0161 681 2405 Fitton Hill Library Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill OL8 2QP T: 0161 633 2011 Greenfield Library Chew Vale, Greenfield OL3 7EQ T: 01457 872472 Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees OL4 5DA T: 0161 633 5764 Limehurst Library
St. Chads Centre, Lime Green Parade, Limehurst OL8 3HH T: 0161 624 0351 Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham OL9 6DH T: 0161 633 1168 Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL T: 0161 770 8000 Royton Library Rochdale Road, Royton OL2 6QJ T: 0161 770 3087 Uppermill Library St. Chad’s, High Street, Uppermill OL3 6AP T: 01457 872777
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September – December 2010
Oldham
libraries
Children and families guide
Welcome You’ll find details here of fun activities for families happening at Oldham’s libraries until the end of the year.
Events are free and there’s no need to book in advance. All we ask is that children under 8 years of age are accompanied at all times. www.oldham.gov.uk/libraries for a full list of family events or ask library staff for more details.
Stories and Rhymes with Bookstart Come and share rhymes and songs at these fun activities for the under 5s. Sessions also include stories and rhymes to help develop reading and build a love of books in babies and young children.
All sessions are free and there’s no need to book in advance. Chadderton Library Tuesday, 2–3pm Crompton Library Friday, 9.45–10.45am Failsworth Library Wednesday, 2–3pm Fitton Hill Library Monday, 10–11am Greenfield Library Friday, 2–3pm Lees Library Tuesday, 2.30–3.30pm Limehurst Library Monday, 2–3pm Northmoor Library Monday, 10–11am Tuesday, 10–11am Oldham Library and Thursday, 2–3pm Royton Library Thursday, 10–11am Uppermill Library Wednesday, 2–3pm
Sunday funtime
Sunday specials
All about Dads...
Each month we hold a special afternoon session at Oldham Library for families and children aged up to 11 years. From stunning stories to first class theatre there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We’ve six weeks of Sunday activities at Oldham Library for dads, male carers and your young children aged up to 5 years.
Storytelling and Drama Workshop Sunday 26 September, 2–3pm Discover the secret world of sand sprites with author Lynda Waterhouse.
All About Dads’ sessions are free and are a great way to spend time with your child in the company of other dads:
From Here to There Sunday 17 October, 2–3pm Enjoy a inspiring live theatre show from Tell Tale Theatre Company. This is followed by a play session using words and music to help children explore their imagaination.
Come and join in the fun as Sundays at Oldham Library are all about families.
Spooky Sunday Sunday 31 October, 2–3pm Have fun with Halloween crafts and face painting run by Oldham Play Action Group.
We’ve games, soft play, finger painting, Lego and Duplo building for all ages to enjoy. Library staff will also have stories and rhymes to share.
Stories Alive Sunday 28 November, 2–3pm Learn to tell tales through music and movement with Indian dancer Bisakha Sarker.
Sessions run every Sunday 10.30am–12noon from 19 September.
Christmas Show Sunday 19 December, 2–3pm Watch talented young performers from Oldham Theatre Workshop put on a festive theatre show.
Sunday 7 November, 11am–12noon Wriggle and Jiggle: Music, songs and action rhyme, plus a free professional photograph of you and your child. Sunday 14 November, 11am–12noon Builders are Us: Get creative with Lego, Brio and other construction toys. Sunday 21 November, 11am–12noon Let’s Get Physical: Sports and games activities. Sunday 28 November, 11am–12noon Counting and Colours: Test your brain using colours and numbers.
Bedtime stories
Baby days...
Sunday 5 December, 11am–12noon Super Stories: Pick up storytelling tips as we explore some amazing books.
Come along in your pyjamas and settle down for a story from Wee Willie Winkie.
Sunday 12 December, 11am–12noon Christmas Crafts: Make a festive frame for your special ‘Dad and child’ photograph.
These sessions for toddlers and young children are great fun and an ideal way to develop a relaxing bedtime reading routine.
Get together with other parents and carers to share your experiences at our monthly Baby Days at Oldham Library.
There’s no need to book, just remember to bring along your teddy! Wednesday 22 September, 6–7pm Northmoor Library Wednesday 13 October, 6–7pm Fitton Hill Library Wednesday 24 November, 6–7pm Greenfield Library Wednesday 15 December, 6–7pm Oldham Library
The sessions are free and a great way to introduce little ones to the library, with soft play, games and activities to explore. And each month we welcome an Early Years expert to give you advice on a range of helpful childcare topics. Baby Days take place on:
Tuesday 7 September, 10am–12noon
Tuesday 5 October, 10am–12noon
Tuesday 2 November, 10am–12noon
Tuesday 7 December, 10am–12noon