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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
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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
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We celebrated at the Inspire Awards by announcing our new volunteering programme
Published on 30th September 2021
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Inspire Board Election Results 2021
Published on 6th August 2021
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Inspire Awards - celebrating the best of learning, creativity, innovation, service and excellence from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2021.
Published on 9th July 2021
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We're launching our brand new Community Makers website, to make it easier and simpler to become an Inspire Volunteer
Published on 14th June 2021
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We are delighted to announce that Nottinghamshire County Libraries have reopened in line with government guidelines.
Published on 26th May 2021
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Nominations for 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 now open!
Published on 11th February 2021
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Take a look at our Inspire Online roundup of activities you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home!
Published on 28th January 2021
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Our partners in the Families Information Service are conducting a customer satisfaction survey
Published on 14th January 2021
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All Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries and Archives will be closed during national lockdown 5 November – 2 December. This is in line with UK Government national lockdown guidance.
Published on 4th November 2020
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External accreditation and awards, additional funding, customer/learner satisfaction and achievements across all service areas are just some of the highlights reported to the Nottinghamshire County Council Place and Communities Committee by Inspire.
Published on 5th October 2020
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Libraries Week takes place between 5 – 10 October to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries and their vital role in the UK’s book culture.
Published on 30th September 2020
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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
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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
By becoming a library member you will be able to borrow books and items for FREE in libraries across the county, including mobiles. You can also access eResources, Ancestry and more!
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