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Reading & Libraries
Inspire Libraries has been awarded a £6k grant by Natural England and Libraries Connected to deliver its new Culture Nature England project.
Published on 16th December 2024
Reading & Libraries
Update on the Café in Mansfield Central Library
Published on 21st November 2024
Reading & Libraries
We've migrated to a new library management system! This is the computer system that our libraries use day-to-day, and it also linked to the online catalogue which you can access with your Inspire library card. Find out how it impacts you and what changes to expect.
Published on 13th November 2024
Reading & Libraries
This Autumn, Hucknall Library will undergo refurbishment as part of continued improvement works across Nottinghamshire libraries.
Published on 1st October 2024
Reading & Libraries
This November our libraries will transition to a new system for managing stock and customer data. You might notice some changes in how your library operates during this time.
Published on 17th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
This Autumn, Hucknall Library will undergo refurbishment as part of continued improvement works across Nottinghamshire libraries.
Published on 17th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
World Alzheimer's Month, which takes place every September (alongside World Alzheimer's Day on 21st September) is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Published on 11th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
We want your opinion on opening hours at Hucknall Library
Published on 5th September 2024
Reading & Libraries
For families the summer break may bring feelings of excitement and promise, but with it the overwhelm at keeping little ones occupied all summer long. Inspire have the solution, with hundreds of activities taking place in libraries across the county providing interest for all ages!
Published on 18th July 2024
Reading & Libraries
Newark Library is set to reopen on Thursday 25 July 2024, after it closed in January to complete essential maintenance works to its heating and cooling systems.
Published on 8th July 2024
Reading & Libraries
To continue its outreach in the local community, Nottinghamshire developer Barratt Homes has donated a range of books to Inspire’s, Worksop Library.
Published on 24th June 2024
Reading & Libraries
To continue its outreach in the local community, South Yorkshire developer Barratt Homes has donated a range of books to Inspire’s Harworth and Bircotes Library.
Published on 24th June 2024
Reading & Libraries
Libraries Change Lives Week, aims to highlight libraries' impact on communities. Inspire, who run Nottinghamshire libraries on behalf of the County Council, is keen to highlight opportunities to read, learn, and enjoy culture, and the impact on users.
Published on 19th June 2024
Reading & Libraries
Newark Library reopening date delayed.
Published on 20th May 2024
Reading & Libraries
Mansfield Central Library was one of 20 libraries receiving funding to deliver an exciting event to encourage children to read for pleasure.
Published on 7th March 2024
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