News and Events

Events

All our events will be publicised on this page and on our Facebook page.

Poetry evening with Simon Zonenblick

19 October 2026, 7pm to 9pm

Join us for a lyrical exploration of nature in the Calder Valley, followed by readings from our own Rastrick Library Poetry Group. Refreshments included.

Tickets are £2 per person. You can buy them online on the Calderdale Events website - Simon Zonenblick event page or buy them from the Library.

Horror Story at Rastrick Library (suitable for 12 years and over)

Dare you join a live reading of an original horror story?

"The Watch" written by Mohamed Saloo journeys through supernatural experiences unwrapped in a darkness that loses control....

This is not suitable for children under 12 years.

Tickets are £2 per person. You can buy them online on the Calderdale Events website - Horror Story at Rastrick Library page or buy them from the Library.

Previous events

Our previous events have included:

Our poetry competition awards
Coffee mornings and afternoons
Quiz evenings
Craft fairs

Children's events include

Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO workshops
Jumping Clay
Children's Summer Reading Challenge
Teddy Bear Picnic
Model Making
Illustration workshop with G William

We've also had evenings with

A. A. Dhand, author
Maria Glot, on Saltaire
Juliet Barker, on Branwell Bronte
Alan Flux, on the Lost Sons of Rastrick
Rose Marie Shaw and Morag Macrae, authors / poets
Frances Brody, author
Ben Guilfoyle, the Woolly Hat Poet

AGM

Our AGM is held in March each year.

Previous Newsletters

Older newletters can be found in the archive.

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