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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Friendship group - Middleton Library
Every Thursday. Are you new to the borough of Rochdale? Are you aged 18 or over, and want to make new friends or learn new skills?
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Summer Holiday Hive - Marvellous Mini Beasts at Balderstone 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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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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Learn My Way - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Every Friday. Learn how to use a computer in this weekly beginners' computer class.
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Coffee morning - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Every Friday. Come join us for a weekly social meeting over a cuppa and biscuit. Make new friends and catch up with old ones in a library setting.
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Computer help sessions - Junction Library
Every Friday. Get help with basic computer skills at Junction library.
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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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Wardle Blokes Club - Wardle Library
Every Friday. A social gathering for men, a bit like the old pub tap room without the beer. You can have a brew, a chat and play cards and dominoes.
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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.