14 October 2019 - 21 October 2019
An exciting week of arts for all ages, covering drama, comedy, poetry, children's shows and more.
Various dates depending on your tour
Find out details of our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall. There's lots of different options to choose from.
Every Monday
Turbo Tots is a fun health and wellbeing activity for children aged 0-3 and their parents or carers.
Informative drop-in session for care leavers about education, finance, training, employment and accommodation.
Music, movement and fitness fun for children's development. For children aged 0-3.
Join one of our coffee afternoons for good conversation and a chance to discuss and browse the newest library books.
Every Monday during term time
Join us for story time for under 5s. Activities include singing, rhyming, stories and crafts.
Drop in for help with English, Maths, French and more.
Every other Monday during term time
Learn basic programming, local thinking and problem solving in our FREE classes.
Every other 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.
1st and 3rd Monday of every month
Creative writers are welcome to join us to discuss and practice the arts of poetry and prose.
Every 3 weeks on a Monday
Come along to our family history helpdesk to get FREE help tracing your family tree.
Get help finding out about your family history.
2nd Monday of every month
Storytime and epic tales for toddlers under 5 and their parents/carers.
Informal and relaxed reading group. Discuss and recommend your favourite authors or discover new books you've never thought of trying.
3rd Monday of every month
Calling all Lego fans aged 5-12 years old!! Come along to Lego Club at Alkrington Library.
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.
Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home. All materials, envelopes and instruction provided.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
A 2-hour guided walking tour through Rochdale’s historic old town, offering fascinating insights into the town’s colourful history.
3rd Tuesday of every month
1-2-1 Business advice sessions for businesses in the first 3 years of trading.
Every Thursday
Get together for breakfast with other local armed forces veterans. Breakfast costs just £3.
Help using mobile devices for beginners, including iPads, tablets and laptops.
Thursdays during term time
Last Thursday of each month
A reading circle for people over 50 who love to read. Come and meet new friends for a chat and a brew.
First Friday of the month
Come and join our small, friendly Games Club. Board games to suit everyone or bring your own.
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.
2nd Friday of every month
Build your own Lego creations in our sessions aimed at 5-12 year olds and their parents or carers.
First and third Saturday of the month
A group for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.
Every Saturday
Drop-in sessions for children 9-11 years old to learn how to code using Scratch.
Every month on a Saturday
Come along to our Code Club for 7-11 year olds to learn how to code.
Every month on a Saturday, young persons reading group designed to help children to discover new books and authors.
Fortnightly on a Saturday
Story and craft sessions aimed at children of any age and their families.
Every other Saturday
Bring your creativity and imagination and we’ll provide the Lego. Join our free club and see what you can make.
Our themed Lego Club is aimed at children between the ages of 5-12 years. Duplo is also available for younger siblings.
For children aged 7-11. Sessions are FREE to attend, so pop in and have a go at coding.
April to August 2019
One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.
13 July 2019 - 7 September 2019
Come and take a ride into space this summer at your local library – it’s Space Chase, the Summer Reading Challenge 2019!!
24 August 2019 - 26 August 2019
Mural artists from around the world will be painting walls across Rochdale town centre as part of our first ever street art festival, Rochdale Uprising.
20-21 December 2019
Dine, dance and be entertained with the queen and her husband Albert.
An exciting year of amazing events in Rochdale from February 2019.
Rochdale 2019 events calendar video on YouTube (2mins 20secs) (opens in a new window)
Find out what you need to know when planning an event.
You can request to raise a flag from a number of locations across the borough.