Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday, 5 July 2025–Saturday, 13 September 2025. 'Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors' is the enchanting theme for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.
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Coffee and Crochet - Alkrington Library
Every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to come along to our new crochet and knitting club.
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Watercolour painting session - Heywood Library
Every Wednesday and Thursday. Come and join our friendly watercolour art group.
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Design your own park
Inspired by the Broadfield Park Slopes Project happening just behind the town hall, become a landscape architect and get creative designing your own park through drawing and collage methods.
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Summer Holiday Hive - Marvellous Mini Beasts at Rochdale Central Library
It's Marvellous Mini Beasts week across Rochdale Borough Libraries and there are plenty of activities taking place for families to enjoy.
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Flying the Flag Green Libraries - Rochdale Central Library
Led by Cabasa CIC, you'll work with professional artists to co-design a bespoke flag that celebrates nature and the power of libraries. No experience needed, just bring your imagination.
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Wardle Knitting Group (Thursdays) - Wardle Library
Every Thursday. A weekly group with members ranging from beginners to experienced knitters, helping each other, giving advice and sharing patterns. New members are always welcome.
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Lego Club - Spotland Library
3rd Thursday of every month. Come and join our Lego Club, and build your own Lego creations in our themed sessions.
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Lego Duplo play on Thursdays - Junction Library
Every Thursday. Bring your little ones and creativity to Junction Library for a Lego and Duplo play session.
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Therapeutic Thursdays - Rochdale Central Library
Every Thursday. Come along for a chance to learn something new by joining in fun and friendly activities.
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Cast-off Knitting Group - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Every Thursday. Everyone's welcome to this fun and friendly knitting group. Come along and learn in the comfort of the library.
