Service Disruptions

Keep up to date on this page with service disruptions and changes across Inspire. Updates are posted here, on individual library pages and on Facebook

You will normally be contacted direct if an event or course is cancelled. Please note we only offer ticket refunds in the event of cancellations by Inspire.

Ask Inspire can be contacted on 01623 677 200 and ask@inspireculture.org.uk.

Current Service Disruptions

West Bridgford Library - Printing Unavailable - Friday 26 June

Due to the heat, the printer at West Bridgford Library is out of order. Apologies - we'll let you know when it's back up and running.

Chapters Café - Closing Early Thursday 25 June

Due to the heat, Chapters Café at Mansfield Central Library will be closing early at 1:30pm today (Thursday 25 June).

Keep up to date with the Cafe's opening hours this week on their Facebook page: Facebook

Minor Flooding at Notts Archives - Thursday 25 June

There is a minor flooding issue at Nottinghamshire Archives that means today's tour will be cancelled. We are contacting customers directly to inform them of this. Meeting rooms are also unavailable, but Archives is still open to the public as usual.

Network Outage - Update

Our network services are now back up and running across our libraries following yesterday’s outage (Wednesday 24 June).

WiFi, public PCs, printing and photocopying services are now available as normal.

Thank you for your patience while we worked with providers to resolve the issue.

West Bridgford Library - Lift currently out of order

As a result of the weather, the lift at West Bridgford Library is currently out of order today (Wednesday 24 June) due to overheating.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

Card Payments Unavailable at Worksop Library - Friday 19 June

Unfortunately the card machine is out of operation at Worksop Library, so we are unable to take card payments for the time being. Cash payments are still fine - we will let you know as soon as the issue is fixed. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Likely Disruption due to Building Works at Various Libraries

Due to the installation of CCTV software at various libraries, we expect to experience temporary disruptions to our regular services.

The works will take place at the following libraries on these dates for the duration of one week:

Beeston - Week commencing Monday 8 June

Arnold - Week commencing Monday 8 June

Retford - Week commencing Monday 22 June

Newark - Week commencing Monday 22 June

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the following:

Increased noise levels

Temporary inaccessibility to various areas of the library

Occasional disturbance to the power supply which may affect our WiFi and public PCs

Care will be taken to ensure that these disruptions are avoided or minimised wherever possible.

Each library will remain open as normal whilst these works are undertaken.

Ollerton Library Opening Hours Extended from 1 April 2026

From Wednesday 1 April, Ollerton Library's opening hours will be increasing. The new hours will be updated on the website and will be as follows:

Monday 9am – 5.30pm

Tuesday 9am – 1pm

Wednesday 9am – 5.30pm

Thursday Closed

Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9am – 12.30pm

Sunday Closed

We hope to see you there soon!

Dukeries Library Closing Permanently - Friday 27 March

Dukeries Library will be closing for the final time today at 3.45pm. Our opening hours at Ollerton Library are being increased to accomodate the closure of the library - find out more here: Ollerton Library

Defibrillators in our buildings

Some of our libraries have defibrillators on site that can be used by members of the public if required. Look for "defibrillator" on the right-hand facilities list of each library page, or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 to check for availability at a library near you.

Any known faults or access issues regarding defibrillators on Inspire premises will be listed below: