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Services for Schools
Our Education Library Service librarians have put together a list of picture books and primary fiction books which you may find helpful to share with children returning to school after Covid-19 restrictions.
Published on 2nd July 2020
Inspire
We can’t wait to welcome all our customers back into our buildings and in the future our partners too, who will continue to inspire the people of Nottinghamshire.
Published on 24th June 2020
Inspire
The county's Libraries and Archives closed on 20 March due to the Coronavirus restrictions. Inspire are resuming services from 6 July with the priority on customer and staff safety.
Published on 24th June 2020
Arts & Culture
Children’s Art Week comes to Inspire
Published on 23rd June 2020
Reading & Libraries
Morning Coffee, Afternoon Tea - share stories and experiences across the pond!
Published on 4th June 2020
What's On
This June, we're joining some of Nottinghamshire’s finest cultural organisations as they premiere a new virtual festival on an interactive digital park.
Published on 3rd June 2020
Arts & Culture
Activities and performances took place across the website and social media as part of a county-wide festival celebrating and connecting Nottinghamshire whilst fundraising to provide gifts, treats and experiences for frontline workers.
Published on 27th May 2020
Inspire
Nottinghamshire County Council's Libraries and Archive services, managed on its behalf by Inspire, plan to resume services in line with Government guidance.
Published on 21st May 2020
Inspire
Peter Gaw updates us on the plans to reopen Libraries and Archives
Published on 21st May 2020
Adult Learning
Our new Summer 2020 programme of FREE online courses is out now!
Published on 20th May 2020
Arts & Culture
Activities and performances taking place across the website and social media as part of a county-wide festival celebrating and connecting Nottinghamshire whilst fundraising to provide gifts, treats and experiences for frontline workers.
Published on 18th May 2020
Services for Schools
Throughout these challenging times at home, Primary music specialist Out of the Ark are making resources available for use at home. Each week they are releasing seven songs, one for each day, all with challenges and activities related to each song.
Published on 15th May 2020
Services for Schools
What can parents do to help with instrumental practice? The ABRSM exam board asked top UK music educationalist Paul Harris to offer some thoughts for parents to help their children get the most out of practice.
Published on 15th May 2020
Services for Schools
Did you know that our fantastic weekly Adventures in Music videos for 2-5 year olds are ready for you to access online anytime?
Published on 13th May 2020
Services for Schools
Inspire ELS invite you to join their new on-line Primary Book Award - InspiREAD2020
Published on 7th May 2020
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