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It's time to get into the festive spirit with us as we bring you a whole host of Christmas-themed activities and events at your local library.
Support local businesses and pick up the perfect handmade gift at our Christmas Markets, or make your own handmade gifts on one of our Christmas craft courses. Then come along to fun events for all the family with Santa Storytimes, Christmas Coffee Mornings, and more to get even the family Scrooge in the Christmas spirit.
From Christmas crafts to spectacular carol concerts, we've got it all on this Christmas - find out more below!
Important closure information:
All Nottinghamshire libraries and archives will close for the Christmas period on Monday 23 December 2024, and reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. With the exception of Dukeries Library, which will be closing on Friday 20th December 2024 at 1:30pm and re-open Monday 6th January 2025 8:30am.
Ask Inspire will close at 6pm on Monday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January.
Education Library Service will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December and reopen at 8:30am on Thursday 2 January.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.
What's On
Join us in person at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham or online at our virtual Inspire Concert Hall as we celebrate the start of the festive period with this showcase of amazing performances from a host of talented young singers from Nottinghamshire schools and choirs.
Looking for FREE activities to keep your family on the good list this Christmas? Come along to fun craft activities and more at your local library and share the magic of Christmas with your little ones.
What's On
Indulge in festive treats and browse local creators at our Christmas markets, taking place in libraries across our county. Bring the whole family and enjoy fun crafts and games, plus visits from Santa himself at selected venues! There really is nowhere better to spend time this festive season.
Arts & Culture
Mansfield Central Library is screening all time favourite Christmas film, Home Alone this December.
What's On
Make your own festive decorations, enjoy some seasonal singing, find out about courses and opportunities in the New Year - and even meet the Snow Queen and her Winter Wolf, Spirit! There’s festivities for all ages at our Christmas Fun Day at the Buttermarket!
Adult Learning
Inspire Learning has created a host of festive courses for you to enjoy in 2024!
Heritage
Join us on Saturday 18th January to hear Adrian Gray examine the marriages of the Sherwood Forest N…
Heritage
Join one of our librarians for a small group session, where they will demonstrate some of the key f…
Reading & Libraries
An online challenge inviting children, aged 4 - 11 to read three books or more, between 1 December …
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