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 group - Milnrow Library
Every Monday. Get active, one step at a time. Our health walks are a great way to get moving and meet new people in your local area.
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Beginner computer classes (Mondays) - Middleton Library
Every Monday. Develop your IT knowledge and get help with computer skills at Middleton Library. You can learn at your own pace and with a helping hand available whatever your skill level.
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Work and skills hub - Middleton Library
Every other Monday. Get advice and help to access job vacancies, training courses, completing CVs and application forms, learning interview techniques and managing debt or budgets.
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Work and skills hubs
Monday–Wednesday every week. If you want help with work, training or volunteering, our team are here to help you.
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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.
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Living Well craft group - Balderstone Library
Every Monday except bank holidays. Join us for a fun, creative session of crafting for wellbeing and meet new people with similar interests. Materials are provided.
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Baby play with WellComm assessments - Junction Library
Every Monday. A play session with WellComm assessments aimed at children from 6–18 Months.
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Bookstart Bear Club - Langley Library
Every other Monday 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 - Langley 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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Ancestry group - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Every Monday. Discover your family history and build a family tree by tracing your family generations back. You can get support and advice from the group on how to start or map your family history.