Adult Learning
Inspiring courses starting in November
Check out our inspiring programme of courses for work, life and leisure starting in November.
Published on 19th October 2021
Inspire
Ashfield Towns Fund Engagement Pledge
Our pledge to the Ashfield Towns Fund
Published on 14th October 2021
Inspire
Local CEO honoured in Queen's birthday Honours list
The British Empire Medal (BEM) has been awarded to Peter Gaw the CEO of Inspire – Culture, Learning and Libraries in the Queen’s birthday 2020 Honours list in recognition of his service and commitment to Libraries and Culture.
Published on 14th October 2021
Adult Learning
Business & IP Centre Nottinghamshire is coming to Inspire libraries
Libraries across Nottinghamshire are linking in with the British Library’s National Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC) to support aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors to start or develop their business
Published on 6th October 2021
Inspire
Inspire Awards 2021 - The Results are In!
On Thursday 30 September 2021, Inspire held its fourth awards evening at Mansfield Central Library. It was a fantastic night, where many of the amazing individuals, partners and staff that are part of Inspire were recognised for their achievements and success.
Published on 5th October 2021
Reading & Libraries
Come Again by Robert Webb
[Book Club Member's Review] - This is a novel for those who enjoy scatological humour, amateur political satire and the obscuration of predictable slapstick comedy routines akin to the Laurel and Hardy era... (Continue Reading)
Published on 1st October 2021
Inspire
The Inspire Community Makers volunteering programme is officially launched!
We celebrated at the Inspire Awards by announcing our new volunteering programme
Published on 30th September 2021
Reading & Libraries
T.K.'s Review: "Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess" by Amanda Owen
[Book Club Member's Review] -Owen paints a masterful series of portraits of her beloved Dales but ‘neath the exquisite beauty of this idyllic environment there lies the savagery of extreme winters and the haunting, unpredictable dangers that lay within its tendrils. (Continue Reading)
Published on 27th September 2021
Reading & Libraries
Libraries Week 2021
Libraries Week takes place between 4 – 10 October 2021 to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries.
Published on 27th September 2021
Arts & Culture
Auditions being held for Nottinghamshire Contemporary Youth Dance Company (NCYDC)
Inspire Youth Arts is seeking young dancers aged 11-17 years with exceptional talent and potential in dance to join Nottinghamshire Contemporary Youth Dance Company (NCYDC) from October 2021.
Published on 23rd September 2021
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts looking for new budding dancers and musicians as projects return
After a year of delivering their weekly dance and music projects online the Inspire Youth Arts team, based at The Old Library on Leeming Street, are back and looking for new recruits!
Published on 21st September 2021
Reading & Libraries
Inspire Poetry Festival 2021: Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 September
Inspire Poetry Festival returns for 2021 with an incredible variety of events for poetry lovers
Published on 9th September 2021
Reading & Libraries
Fancy a chat? Visit Places of Welcome at Inspire Libraries
Drop in to Places of Welcome at Inspire Libraries and reconnect with your community
Published on 6th September 2021
Reading & Libraries
Retford Library in Birthday Tribute to Famous Librarian-Poet Philip Larkin
Retford Library celebrates Larkin's 99th Birthday with special reading of his poetry
Published on 2nd September 2021
Adult Learning
Brand New Courses for Autumn 2021
We’re excited to welcome you back with our autumn 2021 programme offering adult learning in many of our safe, welcoming libraries, and learning centres in your local community.
Published on 1st September 2021
