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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Bookstart Baby - Castleton Library
Every other Monday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session, especially for babies up to 15 months and their parents or carers.
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Bookstart Baby and Bear Club - Wardle Library
Every other Monday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session, especially for babies and toddlers up to pre-school age and their parents or carers.
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Dementia and Elders Cuppa and Chat Group - Heywood Library
Every other Tuesday. Rochdale and District Mind Dementia Wellbeing Team offers mental health and emotional wellbeing support to those living with dementia, their carers and their families.
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Library Time - Littleborough Library
Every other Tuesday. If you have young children to look after during the week, drop into one of our relaxed Library Time sessions. You'll receive a warm welcome.
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Bookstart Bear Club - Spotland Library
Every other Tuesday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session, especially for toddlers up to pre-school age and their parents or carers.
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Bookstart Baby and Bear Club - Alkrington Library
Every other Tuesday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session, especially for babies and toddlers up to pre-school age and their parents or carers.
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Sensory support session - Middleton
On the second Tuesday of every month. If you struggle with your hearing or sight, our Sensory Team are here to help, including support with British Sign Language.
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Bookstart Baby - Spotland Library
Every other Tuesday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session, especially for babies up to 15 months and their parents or carers.
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Fostering information session - Heywood Sports Village
Second Wednesday of every month. Come and have a chat with our friendly fostering team.
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Wardle and Smallbridge History Group - Wardle Library
Every other Wednesday. Come and find out about the history of the village of Wardle and its surrounding areas. New members welcome, refreshments available.