Royton Library finds a new temporary home as essential repair works progress

The Royton library will reopen at a temporary location from today (Monday, October 19) ensuring residents can continue to access the service.

The temporary library will operate from Downey House on Church Street, Royton, OL2 5JS, the historic former home of the Cooper family of cotton manufacturers and now home to St Paul's Parish Centre. 

The move follows the temporary closure of Royton Library on Rochdale Road to allow investigations and repairs to flooring within the building. The works are essential to ensure the library remains a safe, welcoming and accessible space for the future. 

The temporary Royton Library service at Downey House will be open 9am to 5pm on Monday and Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm. The temporary library will provide a book lending service, with a collection of popular titles for both adults and children available to borrow. 

Subnum Hariff-Khan, Head of Heritage, Libraries and Arts for Oldham Council, said: "We know how important Royton Library is to local residents and we're pleased to be able to continue delivering a library service within the community while these essential repairs take place. 

"We'd like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out to secure the future of this important library building." 

During the closure, customers can also continue to access services at libraries across Oldham, including: 

• Crompton Library 

• Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre 

• Failsworth Library and Town Hall 

• Fitton Hill Library and Neighbourhood Centre 

• Limehurst Library 

• Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre 

• Northmoor Library 

• Delph Library 

• Uppermill Library 

• Greenfield Library 

• Lees Library and Community Hub 

Residents can also access a wide range of digital library services, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and online reference resources, through Oldham Libraries' online service at hla.oldham.gov.uk/libraries. 

Oldham Council will continue to provide updates on the repair programme and will confirm a reopening date for Royton Library as soon as further information becomes available. 

For more information about library services and alternative locations, visit hla.oldham.gov.uk/libraries.