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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Cast-off Knitting Group - Castleton Library and Community Centre
Every Thursday. Everyone's welcome to this fun and friendly knitting group. Come along and learn in the comfort of the library.
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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.
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Homework Club - Wardle Library
Every Thursday. Looking for a little homework help or just a quiet space to get it done? Come along to Wardle Library and use the desk space and computers to complete your homework.
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Smallbridge Neighbourhub - Smallbridge Library
Every Thursday. Formerly known as the Chatty Cafe. Join our friendly community champions for a warm welcome, free refreshments and advice.
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Bingo - Darnhill Library
Every Thursday. Fun and friendly bingo sessions. Come along and make new friends. Refreshments will be provided.
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Friendship group - Heywood Library
Every Thursday. Are you new to the borough of Rochdale? Are you aged 18 or over, and want to make new friends or learn new skills?
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Beginners ukulele group - Langley Library
Every Thursday. Have you always wanted to learn an instrument? Why not come along and join our friendly, beginners' ukulele group at Langley Library?
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Lego Club - Balderstone Library
Every Thursday. Let your imagination and creativity run wild at our Lego Club. We have a theme every week, with time near the end to freestyle. Duplo is available for children aged 8 and under.
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Battle of Britain flag raising at Rochdale Town Hall
Battle of Britain Day is observed on 15 September each year, marking a significant aerial battle during World War II when the Royal Air Force defended the UK against attacks by the German Luftwaffe.
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Friendship group - Middleton Library
Every Thursday. Are you new to the borough of Rochdale? Are you aged 18 or over, and want to make new friends or learn new skills?