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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Summer Holiday Hive - Marvellous Mini Beasts at Smallbridge 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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Knit and Natter - Balderstone Library
Every Friday except Good Friday. A friendly group who meet to knit and natter, and are happy to help out new members. Please bring your own wool and needles.
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Knit and Natter and Crochet Chatter Group - Heywood Library
Every Friday. Would you like to use your knitting or crochet skills to produce knitted items that support local charities and good causes?
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Craft group - Milnrow Library
Every Friday. Bring along your craft project and work on it alongside other crafting enthusiasts while enjoying a brew and a natter.
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Littleborough Art and Watercolour Group - Littleborough Library
Every Friday. The Littleborough Art and Watercolour group is currently at full capacity and can't take on any new members.
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Friday Lego Club - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Every Friday. Come along and build at our weekly Lego Club at Castleton Library and Community Centre. You're welcome to join in and let your imagination run wild.
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The Shady Bunch adult colouring group - Spotland Library
Every Friday. Come along for a chat, enjoy sharing ideas and make the world more colourful in a relaxed atmosphere over refreshments.
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Lego and Model Painting Club - Milnrow Library
Every Saturday. Build your own Lego creations and build or paint models. All materials are provided.
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Monthly Lego Club - Langley Library
Last Saturday of every month. A monthly Lego Club with a different theme each session. All creations will be displayed in the library until the following month. There's Duplo for younger children.
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Star Tree Studios Story Garden Craft Session - Rochdale Central Library
Get crafty with Star Tree Studios using an array of creative materials for a nature themed craft session.