Your improved Blidworth Library is coming soon!

Bilsthorpe, Bircotes, Blidworth, Burton Joyce, Langold and Woodthorpe libraries have received investment from the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF), which is part of the Cultural Investment Fund a programme of work funded by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) delivered by Arts Council England. 

Nottinghamshire County Council, partnering with Inspire were awarded £170,000 to create community hubs within these six libraries in Nottinghamshire, transforming the buildings into flexible welcoming spaces for communities to use and enjoy.

We are excited to inform you that the next library connected with our LIF project is closing for its refurbishment. Blidworth Library will be closing on Saturday 25 February at 12.30pm for approximately eleven weeks to undertake the improvements.  There will be general building improvements including new ceilings, lighting, re-wiring, fire alarm and emergency lighting system. In addition, the Libraries Improvement Fund refurbishment will deliver:

•         New flexible layout

•         New community meeting space

•         New furnishings & flooring

•         Gallery display space

•         Tea & coffee station

•         Internal redecoration

•         A selection of new books for all ages and interests

•         New shelving

Furthermore, and following the recent community consultation exercise, planning is underway to tailor the library’s events and activities to reflect the needs of the community and to offer a programme of exciting learning and cultural events following the library’s reopening. 

During the closure you can:

·      Use your membership card at any library across the County.  The nearest libraries are Rainworth Library, 2.1 miles, Ravenshead Library 3.7 miles, or Mansfield Central Library 5.8 miles.

·      Renew your books online at: www.inspireculture.org.uk/catalogue by calling 01623 677200

We are very excited to undertake this work and then to welcome you back into our refurbished library so please watch this space for more information about our re-opening day and our special Blidworth Library Launch Event on Saturday 10 June at 10am!