Reading & Libraries
Mrs B’s Café in Mansfield Central Library
Update on the Café in Mansfield Central Library
Published on 21st November 2024
What's On
Your Guide to What’s On at Libraries and Beyond this Winter
Your December 2024 – March 2025 What’s On Guide has arrived!
Published on 14th November 2024
What's On
Celebrate community and creativity at Inspire’s Christmas markets 2024
Inspire libraries’ Christmas markets are returning for a third year, with lots of festive fun in store for adults and families alike. Marketgoers can expect stalls from local makers, children’s crafts on offer, baked goods and even visits from Santa at selected libraries.
Published on 13th November 2024
Reading & Libraries
Recent changes to your library service
We've migrated to a new library management system! This is the computer system that our libraries use day-to-day, and it also linked to the online catalogue which you can access with your Inspire library card. Find out how it impacts you and what changes to expect.
Published on 13th November 2024
Arts & Culture
Award Winning Creativity: Inspire Libraries wins at The Big Draw Festival Awards 2022-2023
Inspire Libraries, Nottinghamshire has received the Community, Participatory and Libraries Award at the latest Big Draw Festival Awards for 2022-2023, making this the third consecutive win in a row for the organisation!
Published on 6th November 2024
Services for Schools
FREE nativity + CPD offer Autumn 2024
We have an unbeatable FREE nativity offer for schools this autumn .... learn more here.
Published on 7th October 2024
Reading & Libraries
Hucknall Library refurbishment dates confirmed
This Autumn, Hucknall Library will undergo refurbishment as part of continued improvement works across Nottinghamshire libraries.
Published on 1st October 2024
What's On
Inspire's Worksop Library becomes a Fun Palace!
This Autumn Worksop Library will host its seventh Fun Palace event, with FREE drop-in activities designed to encourage people of all ages to engage with arts, science and culture. Join in the fun on Saturday 5 October between 10am and 3pm.
Published on 27th September 2024
What's On
Poetry meets jazz in exciting library event
Jazz Steps and Inspire present a night of spoken word poetry and funky jazz as part of the Inspire Poetry Festival 2024.
Published on 18th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
Everything you need to know about upcoming changes to your library service
This November our libraries will transition to a new system for managing stock and customer data. You might notice some changes in how your library operates during this time.
Published on 17th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
Exciting refurbishment planned for Hucknall Library in late 2024
This Autumn, Hucknall Library will undergo refurbishment as part of continued improvement works across Nottinghamshire libraries.
Published on 17th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
World Alzheimer's Month
World Alzheimer's Month, which takes place every September (alongside World Alzheimer's Day on 21st September) is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Published on 11th September 2024
What's On
Musicians' Collective, at Newark Buttermarket
Join us weekly during term time at Inspire Newark Buttermarket for music events and happenings organised by experienced Inspire Music tutors.
Published on 11th September 2024
What's On
Come on an Adventure in Animation!
If you love animated films then you’ll love the FREE Adventures in Animation family film festival coming to Stapleford Library and Learning Centre on Saturday 21 September 10 – 3pm.
Published on 11th September 2024
Arts & Culture
Nottinghamshire crafters knit thousands of care squares and make over 200 blankets for local care homes and hospitals
Crafters across Nottinghamshire have come together to create thousands of knitted and crocheted Care Squares and hundreds of blankets as part of Inspire’s 2024 Charity Knitting Challenge.
Published on 9th September 2024
