OMD’s Summer of Hits, plus special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio
Synth-pop icons Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) perform a headline show alongside special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio, with host and DJ Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets).
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Bookstart Baby and Bear Club - Smallbridge Library
Every other Thursday 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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Thursday Reading Group - Spotland Library
First Thursday of every month. 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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Chess Club - Spotland Library
1st Thursday of every month. Join our monthly chess club. Players of all abilities (especially beginners) welcome.
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Wardle Society - Wardle Library
First Thursday of every month. The Wardle Society is a group of local residents that discuss any issues, concerns or matters about the village.
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Lego Club - Alkrington Library
First and third Friday of every month. Alkrington Lego Club is back with 2 themed monthly sessions.
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Festival of Libraries 2026
Activities taking place between 5–30 June 2026. Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, returns.
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I've Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell - Rochdale Central Library - a Festival of Libraries event
Friday, 5–Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Discover a unique literary exhibition presented by Manchester City of Literature as part of the Festival of Libraries, hosted at Rochdale Central Library.
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Lego Club - Littleborough Library
Every other Saturday during term time. Join our free club and get creative with Lego. Suitable for all the family.
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Board games and Lego Legends - Smallbridge Library
1st Saturday of every month. Join us for some monthly family fun with our board games and Lego. Get creative or competitive, let’s play or build and start the month off right.
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Themed Lego Club - Wardle Library
First 2 Saturdays of each month. Come and join our themed Lego club, with Duplo available for younger children. Can you create something amazing?
