Rochdale Borough Council

2pm-4pm​, every 3 weeks on a Monday.

4pm-5pm​, first Friday of the month.

9.30am-1pm, every Monday. Futures Club is an informative drop-in session for care leavers.

2pm-4pm, every Tuesday. Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home. Each session costs £3.50 with all materials, envelopes and instruction provided.

1.30pm-3.30pm, first Friday of the month. Come and join our small, friendly Games Club. Board games to suit everyone or bring your own.

10am-12noon, first and third Saturday of the month. A new group at Spotland Library for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.

2nd Monday of every month. Informal and relaxed reading group. Discuss and recommend your favourite authors or discover new books you've never thought of trying.

9am-10am, every Thursday. Breakfast costs just £3.

Weekly coffee afternoon for good conversation and a chance to discuss and browse the newest library books.

9.45am-12noon every Saturday. Drop-in these weekly sessions for children 9-11 years old and learn how to code using Scratch.

4pm-5pm every Thursday. Come and join in the fun learning how to create games, animations and websites. Booking is required. Suitable for children aged 8-12.

Fortnightly story and craft sessions aimed at children of any age and their families. Sessions start with a story which is then followed by craft time.

10am-12noon every Monday. iPad, tablet and laptop sessions, for help with your mobile devices.

Fortnightly themed Lego Club aimed at children between the ages of 5-12 years. Duplo is also available for younger siblings.

4pm-5pm, every other Monday. Term time only. Learn basic programming, local thinking and problem solving in our FREE classes.

Mondays, 4.30pm-6pm during term time. Drop in to Heywood Library for help with English, Maths, French and more at the Homework Club.

Thursdays, 4pm-5pm during term time. Drop in to Heywood Library for help with English, Maths, French and more at the Homework Club.

Various times and dates depending on which tour you'd like to attend. Find out details of our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall. There's lots of different options to choose from.

2pm-3.30pm​, fortnightly on a Monday. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an avid knitter, bring along your wool and your needles and enjoy a cup of tea with our lovely knitting group.

6pm-7pm​, third Monday of the month. Calling all Lego fans aged 5-12 years old!! Come along to Lego Club at Alkrington Library.

Every Monday morning at 10.30am-12noon. Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble? Then come along to Scrabble mornings at Alkrington Library.

Every Monday morning, 9.30am-10.30am. Turbo Tots is a fun health and wellbeing activity for children aged 0-3 and their parents or carers.

Every Monday morning from 10.30am-11.30am. Music, movement and fitness fun for children's development. For children aged 0-3.

2pm-4pm​, every 3 weeks on a Monday. Come along to our FREE sessions.

Last Thursday of each month, 11am-12noon. A reading circle for people over 50 who love to read. Come and meet new friends for a chat and a brew.

Every 4th Thursday, 2pm-3.30pm. Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

This creative writing group meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to discuss and practice the arts of poetry and prose.

Every 4th Tuesday, 2pm-3.30pm. Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

Every 4th Friday, 10am-11.30am. Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

Every 4th Friday, 2pm-3.30pm. Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

Every 4th Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm. Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

Every 4th Friday, 10am-11.30am. Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.

Every other Saturday, 11.30am-12.30pm, for children aged 7-11. Sessions are FREE to attend, so pop in and have a go at coding.

Starts Friday, 7 September 2018 for 8 weeks, from 10.30am-12.30pm. Explore your family history with our FREE course. For adults aged 50+.

1.30pm-2.30pm, every Friday during term time. FREE, volunteer-led children’s sessions with the aim of encouraging reading, writing and communication skills in a fun and family friendly way.

A 2-hour guided walking tour through Rochdale’s historic old town, offering fascinating insights into the town’s colourful history.

Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K returns for its 4th year. It’s one of the highlights of our sporting calendar.

Come along to our brand new Code Club. Learn how to Code in a fun and exciting way from Saturday, 13 October 2018 to Saturday, 9 March 2019

An exciting week of arts for all ages from Monday, 15 October 2018 to Monday, 22 October 2018, covering drama, comedy, poetry, children's shows and more.

Drop in session on how to access and use library services online including - how to join the library, search for, renew and reserve items in stock on the library catalogue and much more. Learn how to download ebooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines.

A range of craft activities for children from Monday, 15 October 2018 to Saturday, 27 October 2018

10am-12noon, every Tuesday. Next Steps Digital is our new IT group aimed at learners who have completed the Learn My Way programme and are ready to take the next steps in digital technology.

Come along to this FREE course about how to gain more confidence in selling your business to potential clients and customers.

The PopUp Business School run start-up events to help people start small businesses and making money doing what they love

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, Wednesday, 31 October 2018 and Thursday, 1 November 2018. FREE bonfires and firework displays.

A qualified and experienced business advisor will be delivering a full day workshop about self-employment and starting your own business.

Meet local author N J Carter, who will be talking about his work and signing copies of his latest book.

There are 7 Remembrance Day services and parades happening across the borough so we can pay our respects to those who have made sacrifices in defence of the country.

The finance workshop covers how to keep accurate accounts for your business.

An opportunity for local suppliers to meet with public sector purchasers who are looking to develop local supply chains.

A FREE social media workshop that will cover the fundamentals of using social media to create more customers for your business.

Festive food, drinks, gifts, family entertainment and of course Father Christmas - as we light up Rochdale.

Roll up, roll up to the greatest Christmas party of all at Rochdale Town Hall. Immerse yourself in the freaky world of circus, drama and greatness.

Jonathan Scott presents a special Christmas organ concert in the Victorian splendour of Rochdale Town Hall.

The ultimate wedding shopping experience, where you can buy, book and hire everything you need for your special day.