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  • Little Reads at Rochdale Central Library

    First Monday of every month. Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs and play to explore children’s picture books.

    Date: Monday, 4 May 2026

    Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads logo
  • Heywood Scribblers - Heywood Library

    First Wednesday of every month. Free, friendly creative writing sessions. Poetry and story-writing workshops. All abilities welcome, whether you're new to writing or a seasoned writer.

    Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

    A group of adults around a table writing in their notebooks.
  • Tea Dances at Rochdale Town Hall

    First Wednesday of every month. Attention all dance enthusiasts. We are thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Tea Dances in our Great Hall in partnership with Prima Dance.

    Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

    People dancing in the Great Hall.
  • Middleton Lego Club - Middleton Library

    First Thursday of every month. Come and join our Middleton Lego Club, build your own Lego creations in our themed sessions. Duplo is also available for younger siblings.

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    Close-up of hands working on a Lego model.
  • 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.

    Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026

    Adults sitting and reading in a relaxed group.
  • Chess Club - Spotland Library

    1st Thursday of every month. Join our monthly chess club. Players of all abilities (especially beginners) welcome.

    Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026

    A chessboard with one player making a move.
  • 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.

    Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026

    Watergrove Reservoir.
  • 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.

    Date: Friday, 8 May 2026

    A group of adults reading and talking together.
  • 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.

    Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026

    A stack of black and white family photographs.