Legion’s new Rochdale base opens
Press releases • Mar 25, 2014 15:11 GMT
The Royal British Legion has set up a weekly base at Number One Riverside in Rochdale.
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“Libraries have been a ‘home from home’,” says autistic poet
Press releases • Mar 25, 2014 11:26 GMT
A young autistic man and published poet is using the power of the written word and libraries to help cope with his condition.
Borough Goes Bonkers for the Bard
Press releases • Mar 25, 2014 10:56 GMT
Rochdale Borough Libraries went bonkers for the Bard during activities to celebrate Shakespeare Week, in honour of the 450th anniversary of the birth of Britain’s greatest playwright.
Free WI-FI Now Available At The Library
Press releases • Mar 21, 2014 11:21 GMT
IT’S now easier than ever to get online for free after Rochdale Borough Council announced it has installed Wi-Fi in libraries across the area.
Library Service on the Right Track for World Book Night
Press releases • Mar 17, 2014 11:12 GMT
Trains and railway journeys have a long history in literature – whether in Thomas the Tank Engine, The Railway Children or Murder on the Orient Express. Now Rochdale Borough Libraries are taking to the tracks in a bid to help improve the literacy and kick-start a love of reading in residents and commuters on World Book Night.
Still Time to Book for the Bard
Press releases • Mar 10, 2014 16:17 GMT
There’s still time to get your tickets for the forthcoming production of Desperate Measures ahead of Rochdale Borough Council’s Shakespeare Week.
World Book Day Visit for Literature Loving Youngsters
Press releases • Mar 10, 2014 10:24 GMT
Children at Balderstone Library were treated to a visit from a very special guest on World Book Day to help encourage them to love books and start a new chapter in their love of reading.
Word Up for Children’s Librarian
Press releases • Feb 28, 2014 10:45 GMT
A Rochdale borough librarian has been tasked with helping to find the next young J.K.Rowling or Jacqueline Wilson.
Books Are Just The Tonic To Help Heal The Mind
Press releases • Feb 25, 2014 16:18 GMT
Rochdale Borough Libraries is working together with GPs, health and social care professionals in an innovative scheme to help people with mental health problems.
Kids Can Get Moving and Grooving at Balderstone Library
Press releases • Feb 14, 2014 14:28 GMT
Rochdale Borough Libraries is inviting parents, babies and toddlers to join in the fun at Balderstone Library with two exciting sessions each Monday to get little ones fit and active.
Family Fun Story Time Session
Press releases • Feb 13, 2014 10:55 GMT
A special half-term story time session will take place at Rochdale Central Library on Tuesday, February 18, based around the theme of families.
Children Get Animated About Library Mural
Press releases • Feb 12, 2014 13:44 GMT
Artists have been harnessing schoolchildren’s imagination and creativity to craft cheerful wall murals at Rochdale Central Library to form a lasting legacy to last year’s first Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival.
Rochdale unveils new website
Press releases • Feb 10, 2014 16:22 GMT
Rochdale Borough Council has redesigned its website to make it easier to use.
Save the dates! – Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival, 24-26 October
Press releases • Feb 06, 2014 14:51 GMT
Dates for Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival were announced today. The festival will run from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October this year, with organisers promising a feast of events and another stellar line up covering drama, comedy, dance, music, theatre, films, visual arts and children’s shows. Preview events will also be held across the borough earlier in October.
Audiobooks Available At Your Fingertips
Press releases • Feb 01, 2014 09:00 GMT
If you think being read a story is just for children then it’s time to rethink during National Storytelling Week from 1-8 February. Bookworms on the go of any age can now download hundreds of digital audiobooks at the click of a button via a new free service being offered by Rochdale Borough Libraries.
Workshop to Teach Aspiring Authors the ‘Write Stuff’
Press releases • Jan 31, 2014 11:44 GMT
Budding novella writers are being ink-couraged to sign up for a workshop with creative writing expert and published author Robert Graham organised by Rochdale Borough Libraries.
Start Something worthwhile in IT
Press releases • Jan 29, 2014 10:44 GMT
Rochdale Borough Libraries is teaming up with UK Online and Jobcentre Plus to provide free IT training and assistance to adults in the borough, in celebration of National Libraries Day.
Young Children Can Get Book Smart with Bookstart Bear
Press releases • Jan 27, 2014 15:58 GMT
Celebrate the 14th National Storytelling Week (1 – 8 February) with Rochdale Borough Libraries and Bookstart Bear to help start a new chapter in your child’s lifelong love of reading.
Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival 2014 confirmed
Press releases • Jan 17, 2014 11:41 GMT
Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival will return this year, with organisers promising another feast of events covering drama, dance, music, theatre, films, visual arts and children’s shows. The three day festival will be staged this October, with dates to be announced next month.
Christmas music and more at Rochdale Library
Press releases • Dec 20, 2013 09:32 GMT
Join in with a special carol service on Monday 23 December in the children’s area at Rochdale Central Library where carols and book readings will be on offer.