Time For A Rhyme
Join us for rhymes, singing and stories. All sessions are FREE and suitable for children aged 0-4. years and their families.
Library Clubs
Click here to find out about what clubs we have at our libraries, and how you can join.
Business Events
Setting up your own business? Recently started? Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Readers' Groups
Click here to see our reader’s groups, where they are based, when they meet, and how to join.
Story Makers
Story Makers sessions are suitable for children aged 0-4 years and their families and runs until May 2024.
Summer Reading Challenge
Join the Marvellous Makers, a Creative Club who are making amazing things inspired by their favourite books for a festival at their local library. Summer fun for under 12s.
What's On - Next Four Weeks
W/B 22 July 2024. Please also see links at the top of the page for regular events | ||||
Monday 22 July 2024 | 1-3pm | Scrabble Club | Drop-in to play Scrabble, no need to book, just come along. Group-led | |
1:30pm and 3pm | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Monday afternoon. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | ||
2-2.45pm | Craft Club | A friendly group for anyone who enjoys crafts of all varieties. Group-led | ||
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | 11am-12pm | Get Started With Learn My Way | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | |
4pm-5pm | LEGO Club Monthly | Lego club is aimed at children aged 7+ and their families. Lego is provided, no need to book. | ||
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | 11am-12pm | Get Started With Online Job Searching | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 10am or 11.30am | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Thursday mornings. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | |
3.30-4.30pm | Get Started With iDEA | Free online courses to improve your digital skills - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Friday 26 July 2024 | 9:30-11am | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
10-12:30pm | Friday Writers Group | Group-led | ||
1-2.30pm | English conversation for Ukrainian refugees | Informal group for Ukrainian refugees to help build confidence - no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
1-3pm | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | ||
Saturday 27 July 2024 | 10am-12pm | Tameside Crafters | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other crafters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
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W/B 29 July 2024. Please also see links at the top of the page for regular events | ||||
Monday 29 July 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | |
1-3pm | Scrabble Club | Drop-in to play Scrabble, no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
1:30pm and 3pm | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Monday afternoon. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | ||
1.30-3pm | Craft Club | A friendly group for anyone who enjoys crafts of all varieties.Group-led | ||
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | |
10:30-11:30am | Mini Challenge Story Time | Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge. | ||
11am-12pm | Get Started With Learn My Way | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Wednesday 31 July 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Mini Challenge Story Time | Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge. | |
11am-12pm | Get Started With Online Job Searching | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Thursday 1 August 2024 | 10am or 11.30am | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Thursday mornings. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | |
1.30-2.30pm | Tea & Tales | Adults are welcome to join us for a brew, a chat, to share stories and have fun. Activities can include crafts, quizzes and guest speakers. | ||
2-3pm | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | ||
3.30-4.30pm | Get Started With iDEA | Free online courses to improve your digital skills - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Friday 2 August 2024 | 9:30-11am | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
10-12:30pm | Friday Writers Group | Group-led | ||
1-2.30pm | English conversation for Ukrainian refugees | Informal group for Ukrainian refugees to help build confidence - no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
1-3pm | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | ||
2-4pm | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Magnificent Modelling - Craft, games and treasure hunt; aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along | ||
Saturday 3 August 2024 | 11am-2pm | Junk Modelling | A free, friendly workshop; aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along | |
10am-12.30pm | Stalybridge Library | CoderDojo Monthly 1st Saturday | A free, friendly coding workshop for young people with guidance. Booking is required. Group-led | |
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W/B 5 August 2024. Please also see links at the top of the page for regular events | ||||
Monday 5 August 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | |
1-3pm | Scrabble Club | Drop-in to play Scrabble, no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
1:30pm and 3pm | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Monday afternoon. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | ||
1.30-3pm | Craft Club | A friendly group for anyone who enjoys crafts of all varieties. Group-led | ||
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | 10am-12pm | Knit & Natter
| Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
10:30-11:30am | Mini Challenge Story Time | Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge. | ||
11am-12pm | Get Started With Learn My Way | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | 11am-12pm | Get Started With Online Job Searching | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | |
1:30-2:30pm | Mini Challenge Story Time | Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge. | ||
2-3pm | Stalybridge Library | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | |
3.30pm-4.30pm | Stalybridge Library | LEGO Club Monthly | Lego club is aimed at children aged 7+ and their families. Lego is provided, no need to book. | |
Thursday 8 August 2024 | 10am or 11.30am | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Thursday mornings. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | |
2-3pm | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | ||
3.30-4.30pm | Get Started With iDEA | Free online courses to improve your digital skills - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Friday 9 August 2024 | 9:30-11am | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
10-12:30pm | Friday Writers Group | Group-led | ||
10:30-11:30am | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | ||
1-2.30pm | English conversation for Ukrainian refugees | Informal group for Ukrainian refugees to help build confidence - no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
1-3pm | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | ||
Saturday 10 August 2024 | 10am-12pm | Tameside Crafters | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other crafters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
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W/B 12 August 2024. Please also see links at the top of the page for regular events | ||||
Monday 12 August 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Magnificent Modelling - Craft, games and treasure hunt; aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along | |
9am-12pm | Build A Business Coffee Drop-in | An informal networking and information session for local businesses, start-ups, and those thinking of starting a business. | ||
1-3pm | Scrabble Club | Drop-in to play Scrabble, no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
1:30pm and 3pm | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Monday afternoon. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | ||
1.30-3pm | Craft Club | A friendly group for anyone who enjoys crafts of all varieties. Group-led | ||
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Magnificent Modelling - Craft, games and treasure hunt; aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along | |
11am-12pm | Get Started With Learn My Way | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | ||
1:30-2:30pm | Stalybridge Library | Mini Challenge Story Time | Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge. | |
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | 10:30-11:30am | Mini Challenge Story Time | Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge. | |
11am-12pm | Get Started With Online Job Searching | Free & simple courses for beginners. Our workshop will help you get started - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Thursday 15 August 2024 | 10am or 11.30am | Build A Business 121 appointments | Our Enterprise Officer is available on Thursday mornings. Why not come along and find out how we can help your business or develop your idea? Call in, or check Eventbrite for appointments. | |
2-3pm | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | ||
3.30-4.30pm | Get Started With iDEA | Free online courses to improve your digital skills - no need to book, just come along. | ||
Friday 16 August 2024 | 9:30-11am | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
10-12:30pm | Friday Writers Group | Group-led | ||
1-2.30pm | English conversation for Ukrainian refugees | Informal group for Ukrainian refugees to help build confidence - no need to book, just come along. Group-led | ||
3-4pm | Summer Reading Challenge Activity | Drop in for fun, free, friendly activities aimed at children 4-11 and their grown ups. No need to book, just come along. | ||
1-3pm | Knit & Natter | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other knitters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | ||
Saturday 17 August 2024 | 10am-12pm | Tameside Crafters | Drop-in and bring your work, meet other crafters and have a good chin wag. Group-led | |
11am-11:30am | Dukinfield Library’s Story Time | Join our cosy story circle, and then take part in colouring and jigsaw puzzles. Aimed at 3 - 6 year olds and their families. No need to book, just turn up! | ||
Tameside Libraries and Culture Social Media sites are often the first place to find out what is going on. Find out about regular groups and special events by liking our Facebook Page or following us on Twitter.
Bookings - Tameside Libraries are on Eventbrite our events are generally free but booking is sometimes required in advance.
For further information:
Contact information
Ashton Library
Marketplace
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 6BH