Events

Fostering information session - Heywood Sports Village

Second Wednesday of every month. Come and have a chat with our friendly fostering team.

Pennines in Bloom - Wardle Library

2nd Thursday, every month from March–October. A local community volunteer group who plan and plant up community areas in Wardle, Littleborough and Smithy Bridge for the benefit of those communities.

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.

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.

Flight of Fancy - a magical parade inspired by nature and wildlife

A breath-taking experience for all the family on Rochdale Town Hall Square, featuring amazing giant puppets, music, drumming, dance, stilt-walkers, theatre, lanterns and guaranteed smiles all round.

Reading Group - Heywood Library

Second Friday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss books with other readers in this friendly group. Books will be loaned from the library.

Family History Help Desk - Middleton Library

Second Saturday of each month. Are you researching your family history, but don’t quite know where to start? Our Family History Helpdesk volunteer will be on hand to help you.

Reading Group - Littleborough Library

Second Saturday of every month. A group discussing various authors, genres and themes.

Reading Group - Junction Library

Second Monday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss shared books with other readers at our friendly reading group. Everyone's welcome.

Spring silhouette making - Smallbridge Library

Join us at our springtime silhouette workshop. We'll be creating group sun catcher-style art for the library's windows.