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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Walking for health - Spotland Library
Every Thursday. Enjoy the benefits of a healthy walk around the local area, returning to the library at the end of the walk for refreshments.
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Board game club - Rochdale Central Library
Every Thursday. Replace your bored days with board games and drop in for Rochdale Central Library’s weekly board game club, with games from Scrabble to Monopoly to chess and more.
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Junior Chess Club - Alkrington Library
Every Thursday. Join our weekly chess club for young players of all levels. Seize the chance to practice your skills, connect with fellow chess lovers and engage in friendly games.
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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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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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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.
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Homework Club - Wardle Library
Every Thursday. Looking for a little homework help or just a quiet space to get it done? Come along to Wardle Library and use the desk space and computers to complete your homework.
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Smallbridge Neighbourhub - Smallbridge Library
Every Thursday. Formerly known as the Chatty Cafe. Join our friendly community champions for a warm welcome, free refreshments and advice.
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Bingo - Darnhill Library
Every Thursday. Fun and friendly bingo sessions. Come along and make new friends. Refreshments will be provided.
