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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Bookstart Bear Club - Middleton Library
Every Wednesday during term time. Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session.
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Bookstart Baby - Middleton Library
Every Wednesday 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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Wardle Friends and Neighbours - Wardle Library
Every Wednesday. A weekly social event for people aged 50 and over. Refreshments are provided.
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Coffee and Crochet - Alkrington Library
Every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to come along to our new crochet and knitting club.
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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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Watercolour painting session - Heywood Library
Every Wednesday and Thursday. Come and join our friendly watercolour art group.
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Wardle and Smallbridge History Group - Wardle Library
Every other Wednesday. Come and find out about the history of the village of Wardle and its surrounding areas. New members welcome, refreshments available.
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Summer Reading Challenge - Story Garden Family Activities at Middleton Library
Celebrate the launch of the school holidays and the Summer Reading Challenge, and join Lori across the borough for crafts, stories and other activities.
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Summer Reading Challenge - Story Garden Family Activities at Rochdale Central Library
Celebrate the launch of the school holidays and the Summer Reading Challenge, and join Lori across the borough for crafts, stories and other activities.
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Board games club - Langley Library
Every Thursday. Join us for free fun and games at Langley Library. We've got a wide variety of board games for you to play every week.