Literature

Joined onto Gallery Oldham and situated in a bright vibrant Cultural Quarter with stunning views across the moors is Oldham Library.  The library is open 7 days a week and you’ll find a range of activities on offer with fun for families, under 5s, specialist children’s and teenage libraries, reading and writing groups, story writing classes, school visits and much more.

Oldham Literature Festival takes place one weekend in September each year. This year's festival runs from the 8-11 September 2011. Called 'Drama, murder, chapter and verse' its a weekend of literary events, packed with successful authors, stimulating writing workshops and a big name celebrity visit. Big name guests includes Coronation Street’s William Roache, the creator of Reginald Perrin David Nobbs and popular female author Erica James. Another author visit bound to attract a lot of attention is a visit from Carol Ann Lee, author of One of Your Own: The Life and Death of Myra Hindley.The festival features events and author's talks showcasing the best in fiction, short stories and modern storytelling.

Oldham Local Studies and Archives is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the archives, history and heritage of Oldham.  For visitors who want to trace the history of their family or community, get a fascinating glimpse into what life was like 100 years ago or buy books and maps of the area, this is the place to go.