Libraries and customer service centres

Warm Spaces

Libraries and some other venues in the borough of Rochdale have a warm, welcoming place where local people can gather for free and enjoy a free drink, activities and access to other services.

Find Warm Spaces
A steaming coffee cup.

Library account

With a free library account, you can reserve, request and renew items, and so much more.

Access your library account
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Digital Tech (Digitech) Library

Borrow a laptop, Chromebook or tablet from your local library to use at home. You can also get free data and help with digital skills.

Apply to borrow a computer or tablet
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Computers in the library

Book a session to use a computer and the internet for free in any of our libraries.

Book a session
A woman using a computer in Rochdale Central Library.

Printing and photocopying

You have access to printers and photocopiers at most of our libraries. View charges for using these.

Charges for library services
A photocopier being used.

Library volunteers

If you'd like the chance to make a positive difference in your local community, there's a range of opportunities volunteering at your local library.

More on volunteering at the library
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Spotlight on library services

Whether you're a life-long library member or newly signed up, ensure you're using all the free library services available. Did you know...

Your local libraries

Historical records and special collections

  • Old photographs.

    Tracing your family history

    Advice and resources to help you trace your family history in the borough of Rochdale.

  • The exterior of Touchstones, Rochdale.

    Local Studies Centres

    Local Studies Centres keep resources from the local area including historical newspapers, burial records, census records, photographs, and more.

  • Visitors to Rochdale Central Library.

    Special collections at the library

    We've got a range of special collections, large print books, vocal scores, activities and more at our libraries.

Get more out of your local library

Libraries in the borough of Rochdale

A staff member and visitor to Alkrington Library.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of Alkrington Library, Middleton.
Visitors to the Gaia exhibition.
The Gaia exhibition filling the atrium in Rochdale Central Library.
A festive brass band performance in Littleborough Library.
A festive brass band performance in Littleborough Library.
A Bookstart Bear event at Heywood Library.
A Bookstart Bear event at Heywood Library.
Visitor to the Dippy exhibtion.
A visitor to the exhibition surrounding Dippy's visit to Rochdale Central Library.
Replica banner in Middleton Library.
This banner hanging in Middleton Library is a replica of the one carried at Peterloo by Sam Bamford and his companions.
A Bookstart Baby session in action with parachute at Littleborough Library.
A Bookstart Baby session in action with parachute at Littleborough Library.

Decision making

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    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

  • Councillor's committees

    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.