Royton Library will reopen at a temporary location from Mon 19 Oct as essential investigation and repair works are carried out at the library’s regular home on Rochdale Road.
The temporary space will operate from Downey House on Church Street, home to St Paul’s Parish Centre, ensuring residents can continue to access book lending services.
The move follows the temporary closure of Royton Library to allow investigations and repairs to flooring within the building. Bosses say the works are essential to ensure library remains a safe, welcoming and accessible space for the future.
The temporary Royton Library service at Downey House will be open 9am-5pm on Monday and Saturday from 9.30am-1pm. The 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 here.
Oldham Council says it 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.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
