Hello Twitter! 👋We've decided to merge the accounts for the Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival and Rochdale Library Service. As of today, @RochdaleLitFest will be @RochdaleLibrary, tweeting about all things books, libraries, events and more! ❤️📚 #update #WednesdayWisdom

Come and join us at Junction Library in the new year for our free weekly sessions with the Lego Club. The first session will be 3rd January 2026. There will also be colouring and activity sheets available. No need to book just drop in! We can’t wait to meet you!!

Please Note: Langley Library will be opening at the later time of 12pm today, 16th December, due to a meeting taking place in the library. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your nearest library is Middleton Library.

Join us at Langley Library for a lovely Christmas story and sing some Christmas songs with our very own Ukulele group. No need to book just drop in. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their grown-ups.

We had such a fun Friday at Langley Library ❄️✨ We got really creative making our own snowglobe pictures—lots of gems, snow, and big smiles all around. Thanks to everyone who came by and joined in, you made it such a fantastic event. #LibraryCrafts #SnowglobeFun #WinterVibes

Please Note: Langley Library will be opening at the later time of 12pm tomorrow, 16th December, due to a meeting taking place in the library. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your nearest library is Middleton Library.

Please note: Due to building works, Balderstone Library will be closing early on Tuesday 16th December, at 1pm; and opening late on Thursday 18th December, at 2pm. We apologise for the inconvenience. Your nearest libraries are Castleton and Rochdale libraries.

Please note: Smithy Bridge Library will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 13th December. We apologise for the inconvenience. Your nearest library will be Littleborough Library (open 9am-1pm) Smithy Bridge Library will re-open as usual on Monday 15th December, 12.00noon.

Join us at Langley Library for a lovely Christmas story and sing some Christmas songs with our very own Ukulele group. No need to book just drop in. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for children aged 4+ and their grown-ups.

Come work with us! We have four Library and Information Assistant positions available! Apply via GreaterJobs with a CV and a Personal Statement: https://t.co/OQsvqTFL1R https://t.co/mNgma34kUH

Please Note: Darnhill Library will close at the earlier time of 1pm today, Monday 8th December, due to lack of staffing resources. We aim to re-open at 10am tomorrow, 9th December. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your nearest library is Heywood Library.

Please Note: Norden Library will open at the later time of 1.30pm today, 8th December due to lack of staffing resources. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your nearest libraries are Spotland and Rochdale.

Please note that due to repairs the car park at Middleton Library is closed all day, today on Monday 8th December. We will update when the work is complete and the car park is available as normal.

Please Note: Norden Library will open at the later time of 1.30pm on Monday 8th December due to lack of staffing resources. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your nearest libraries are Spotland and Rochdale.

Please Note: Smallbridge Library will close at the earlier time of 12.15pm today, Friday 5th December, due to lack of staffing resources. We will be re-open on Saturday 6th December, 10am. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your nearest library is Rochdale Library.

Please note: Junction Library will be closed tomorrow, Friday 5th December We apologise for the inconvenience. Your nearest library will be Middleton Library (open 9.00-5.00) Junction Library will be open as usual on Saturday 6th December, 9.00am-1.00pm.

Please Note: Langley children's library will be closed today from 9.30am - 12pm due to an event. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please note that due to repairs, parking at Middleton Library will be reduced for the foreseeable with the car park being completely closed on Monday 8th December. We will update when the work is complete and the car park is available as normal.

Did you know all our libraries are designated warm spaces? You’re welcome to grab a hot drink from our trolley, or a member of staff might even make one for you — and sometimes there are a few biscuits to enjoy while you relax. #warmspaces #communitywarmth #everyonewelcome

Please Note: Langley children's library will be closed on Thursday 4th December from 9.30am - 12pm due to an event. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

☕ We had lots of fun at Langley Library's craft session on Friday! Everyone got creative making hanging decorations that looked just like mugs of hot chocolate — marshmallows, whipped cream and all. A big thank you to all who came and contributed to such a great afternoon! 🎨