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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Bilingual story time - Rochdale Central Library
Alternate Thursdays. Come and listen to stories read in English and other languages such as Urdu, Arabic, French and Slovakian. Join in with crafts related to the story afterwards.
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Reading group - Castleton Library and Community Centre
2nd Thursday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss different genres of books with other keen readers at our free, friendly and informal monthly meetings.
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Littleborough U3A Reading Group - Littleborough Library
3rd Saturday of every month. A monthly reading group for U3A Littleborough members.
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Tuesday Reading Group - Spotland Library
Tuesday every 4 weeks. Read, share and discuss a range of fiction and non-fiction chosen from our extensive list of book titles in a relaxed and friendly group.
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Reading Group - Smithy Bridge Library
3rd Thursday of every month. A monthly group that meets to discuss a chosen title and have a general chat about their shared love of reading.
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Littleborough U3A Play Reading Group - Littleborough Library
3rd Thursday of every month. If you enjoy performing, having fun with accents, short dramas and want to give vent to your inner thespian, this is the group for you.
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Reading Group - Middleton Library
Last Saturday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss books with other readers in this friendly and relaxed reading group.
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Littleborough U3A Poetry Group - Littleborough Library
4th Saturday of every month. A monthly poetry appreciation group for U3A Littleborough members.