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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Therapeutic Thursdays - Rochdale Central Library
Every Thursday. Come along for a chance to learn something new by joining in fun and friendly activities.
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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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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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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?
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Digitech tea party - Smallbridge Library
Every Thursday. Enjoy tea and biscuits whilst we offer you one-to-one support on your own device.