Fall in love with reading again: Oldham residents urged to rediscover their libraries in 2026
Cllr Peter Dean is encouraging people to rediscover their local library in 2026 2026 is the National Year of Reading-an initiative led by The National Literacy Trust to inspire more people to make reading part of their lives. Cllr Peter Dean, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, is encouraging residents in Oldham to make 2026 the year they rediscover their library in Oldham if they haven't been for a while. Oldham has 12 libraries across the borough, from the busy and vibrant central library in Oldham’s Cultural Quarter, to gems such as the newly-refurbished Northmoor Library in Coldhurst and Uppermill Library in St Chad’s Gardens. “There’s something really special about getting lost in a