Contact
Wheatsheaf Library
Baillie Street
Rochdale OL16 1JZ
Tel: 01706 924900
Fax: 01706 924992
Email: Library
Service
Renewals and Membership
Tel: 0845 121 2976
Housebound Library Service
Tel: 01706 924917
Special Services Unit
Tel: 01706 924925/924917
Minicom: 01706 924935
Did you know?
"There’s a building quite close to you where
many murders have been committed. Secret agents have been found
there, aliens have invaded, love has conquered, several wars have
been fought, rings of power have been hidden, witches have been
burned and great lives have been lived.
"If you haven’t discovered your local library, you’re missing out
on a whole universe of imagination, adventure and knowledge... All
of which is absolutely free. And they have newspapers, magazines
and DVDs too! Libraries are really so wonderful that it’s quite
easy to forget they’re there. Join today!"
— Anthony Horowitz, Author
Branch libraries
The National Year of Reading 2008
Libraries
Summer fun!
Despite the weather, we are geared up for a summer holiday
full of fun. We have a programme of events and activities for all
our libraries, including poetry, magic, crafts and bugs.
Langley Library's week-long festival of fun starts on Monday 28
July and includes activities for all ages.
And don't forget this summer's Reading Challenge! Will you get
your gold medal?
New telephone contact number
for libraries
You can now access our Library Services outside traditional
working hours on 0845 121 2976 for library
renewals and membership enquiries. Advisors are available to deal
with enquiries from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm on
Saturday.
Libraries closed
for building works
We are improving our libraries and have extended the services we
provide at some of our other libraries during the refurbishment
works. The following libraries are temporarily
closed: Heywood Library and Smallbridge Library.
We apologise for any inconvenience and welcome your custom
at any library in the borough. Your barcoded library
card lets you borrow or reserve items from any of our
libraries.
Online services
External services for library
members
You will need your library barcode to log into these
services.
Also available on computers in our libraries:
- British Standards Online
- The Guardian and Observer digital archive
- United Utilities street and sewer plans
Family and local research
The National Year of Reading
Lending library services
Featured authors
Hot on the shelves
Where is your library service
going?
Library Service
Business Plan (371kb pdf file)