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Book and reading groups

Reading, writing and poetry groups

If you love books and wish to share your experiences with other people why not come along to one of our many reading groups that are held in our libraries throughout the Rochdale borough.They are informal gatherings, which meet on a regular basis to talk about books of all genres and discuss their enthusiasm for reading. 

Each group is different; some may take a light hearted approach to reading while others are more highbrow and formal. There's something for everyone!  

Group Frequency Day Start time
Central Library - Talking Books Reading Group 4 weekly Thursday 11am and 2pm
Central Library  - Reading Group Every three weeks Tuesday 1pm
Central Library - Gateway Reading Group. Monthly Wednesday 10.30am
Central Library - Rochdale Readers, children and young persons reading and creative writing group. Monthly Saturday 10am
Central Library - Wordweavers Group Fortnightly 2nd  and 4th Monday 5.30pm
Castleton Library - Reading Group Monthly 2nd Thursday 11pm
Heywood Library - Reading Group Monthly Saturday 2.30pm
Langley Library - Reading Group Monthly 1st Monday 2pm
Langley Library - Teen Reading Group Fortnightly Monday 5pm
Littleborough Library - Reading Group Monthly Saturday 10.30am
Littleborough Library -  Poetry Group Monthly Monday 2pm
Littleborough  Library - Writing Group Monthly
Monthly 3rd Monday 2pm
Middleton Library - Reading Group Monthly Monday 6pm
Middleton Library - Junction Reading Group Monthly 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm
Milnrow Library  - Reading Group Monthly Tuesday 10.15am
Milnrow Library - Poetry Group Fortnightly Thursday 11am
Smithybridge Library - Reading Group Monthly 3rd Thursday 1.30pm
Spotland Library -  Reading Group Monthly 1st Thursday 2.15pm
Spotland Library - Reading Group Monthly Monday 6.30pm
Wardle Library - Reading Group Monthly 1st Monday 6pm

Love reading....love books

If you loved your last book but are wondering what you are going to read next, let your local library help you decide. Whether you are looking for the latest bestseller, the book of the film or an enthralling classic we have thousands of titles to keep you inspired and entertained. Just ask one of our staff and let them know what you like or what you're looking for. They'll be pleased to help find you something suitable and will even suggest books and authors that you've never heard of if you want to try something new for a change.

We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books in large print, talking books on tape or CD and e-books that you can read on your computer.

New large print titles in our libraries

You don't have to have "bad eyesight" to finding reading a chore: there are times when you want to read a book but your eyes really don't want to make much of an effort (especially if you have spent all day staring at a computer screen).