Reading & Libraries
Date confirmed for reopening of newly refurbished Retford Library
Retford Library will reopen its doors to the public on Monday 24 August, after undergoing extensive refurbishment.
Published on 5th August 2020
Services for Schools
InspiRead 2020
Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors for the Education Library Service InspiREAD 2020 Book Award. We’ve been overwhelmed with all the responses we’ve received and are delighted to announce the InspiREAD 2020 Book Award Winners!
Published on 21st July 2020
Arts & Culture
A new digital book 'In Residence' out now!
The new digital book written by Frances Stickley and illustrated by Erin Fleming is out now.
Published on 15th July 2020
Adult Learning
Access to Higher Education with Inspire Learning
Thinking about a career in nursing, occupational therapy or social work but don't have the qualifications you need? Inspire Learning can help!
Published on 13th July 2020
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts go digital
The Inspire Youth Arts team talk about the amazing work they've been doing to move their provision online
Published on 6th July 2020
Services for Schools
Emotional Wellbeing Recommended Primary Fiction Books
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
Peter Gaw, Inspire Chief Executive update on reopening plans (July 2020)
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
Reopening Nottinghamshire Libraries and Archives safely (July 2020)
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!
Children’s Art Week comes to Inspire
Published on 23rd June 2020
Reading & Libraries
Cultural Exchange with Newark, UK and Newark, New Jersey
Morning Coffee, Afternoon Tea - share stories and experiences across the pond!
Published on 4th June 2020
What's On
Interactive digital park festival premieres in Nottinghamshire to support vulnerable arts organisations and connect through culture.
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
Catch up on all the Inspire activities from across the Nottstopping Festival
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
Working to reopen libraries and archives in Notts (May 2020)
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
Our Chief Executive on our reopening plans! (July 2020)
Peter Gaw updates us on the plans to reopen Libraries and Archives
Published on 21st May 2020
Adult Learning
FREE Online Courses
Our new Summer 2020 programme of FREE online courses is out now!
Published on 20th May 2020
