Norden Library, Rochdale

Notes

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Address
Shawfield Lane, Rochdale OL12 7RQ
Temporary library closures

Before you visit the library, we advise checking for any temporary closures.

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Opening times

Our usual opening times

  • Monday: 12.30pm–5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am–1pm
  • Wednesday: closed
  • Thursday: 12.30pm–5pm
  • Friday: closed
  • Saturday: 10am–1pm
  • Sunday: closed
  • Bank holidays: closed
Library services available

At all our libraries you can browse, borrow and return books.

These services are also available at Norden Library:

Facilities

At Norden Library you have access to:

The majority of services and facilities in libraries are free, but some facilities have a cost.

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Customer services available

While Norden Library is open, this is a self-serve customer service centre. There are no staff available for face-to-face advice, but you can:

  • Use computers to access council services
Research facilities for family or local history

To research local or family history you start with the facts available to you. This could be from family members. Gather as much information as possible. Before visiting a library, look at what's online. Any dates, addresses, areas or trades will be helpful in finding the right family.

At Norden Library we have:

  • Local history resources
  • Research material

More on researching family history

Online library services

With your library account you can get these services online from anywhere.

Other services available

Other services you can get at Norden Library are:

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Access

Norden Library has disabled access. There are no car parking facilities at this library.

Contact details
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