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Reading & Libraries
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries is to receive one of 15 grants awarded to libraries across the UK to support sustainability and promote environmental understanding and action.
Published on 25th August 2022
Reading & Libraries
Retford Library is proud to be the recipient of its very own blue plaque in honour of Mr Thomas Hercy Denman.
Published on 29th July 2022
Reading & Libraries
Children invited to become a Gadgeteer at Inspire libraries
Published on 7th July 2022
Reading & Libraries
Nottinghamshire libraries formally open four new Business & IP Centres (BIPC locals) in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Beeston and Bulwell Riverside.
Published on 28th June 2022
Reading & Libraries
Health Information Week takes place from 4 – 10 July 2022 and is an annual national, multi-sector campaign.
Published on 23rd June 2022
Reading & Libraries
There are many reasons we reach for a book. For solace, for hope, for knowledge. To lift us up, to provide escape, to take us on adventures. Inspire’s Michelle Dunstan takes a look at the life enhancing magic of books . . .
Published on 20th June 2022
Reading & Libraries
Ravenshead Library will celebrate 50 years of service on Saturday 18 June, 10am – 12.00pm
Published on 31st May 2022
Reading & Libraries
Find out all about the interesting world of gardening books that pack more of a punch than the usual horticultural guidebook!
Published on 27th April 2022
Reading & Libraries
Spring has sprung and we're in the mood to stare at (and read) some books with covers filled with trees, plants and flowers! Find out more about our recommendations here.
Published on 25th April 2022
Reading & Libraries
Prepare for a Hoppy Easter with these fun and seasonal children's book recommendations!
Published on 15th March 2022
Reading & Libraries
Spring into the season and get ready for Easter with these Adult book recommendations!
Published on 14th March 2022
Reading & Libraries
Join us and pick up a tasty snack from Mrs B's at Mansfield Central Library.
Published on 7th March 2022
Reading & Libraries
February is Library Lover’s Month an excitingly Inspire were invited by IKEA Nottingham to hold a pop-up library inside the children’s bedroom department to help celebrate.
Published on 21st February 2022
Reading & Libraries
Do you think reading is a creative act? Here at Inspire, the creativity of reading fascinates us and we want to find out more about it.
Published on 10th February 2022
Reading & Libraries
A desire to resurrect and continue the use of some typical Nottinghamshire dialect has been the driving force behind a new exhibition that opened at Beeston Library earlier this month.
Published on 10th February 2022
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