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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

Mobile Library North Out of Service - w/c 14 September

The Mobile Library North routes will be out of service next week (w/ 14 September)

This will affect Routes 10, 11, 12 & 13 and cover the following areas:

  • Route 10 (Monday) - Kneesall, Eakring, Kersall, Norwell, Ossington, Moorhouse, Laxton
  • Route 11 (Tuesday) - Cromwell, Carlton on Trent, Grassthorpe, High Marnham, Normanton, Weston
  • Route 12 (Wednesday) - Harby, Wigsley, Thorney, Spalford, North & South Clifton
  • Route 13 (Thursday) - Ranby, Scofton, Harworth, Styrrup, Oldcotes

Customers have been informed.

Please note that we will be serving Route 12 on WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 as an extra date

Limited upstairs access - Arnold Library

As of the morning of Wednesday 9 September, it is possible to access the first floor of Arnold Library via the lift and the stairs.

The public PCs are also available for use. 

Please note that this is weather dependent, due to a water leak that has only been temporarily resolved.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Issues caused by network outage across various libraries and venues

We are experiencing intermittent issues across various libraries and learning centres due to a network outage. 

This may impact WiFi and computer access, and our staff members may be less able to help with any queries as our systems may be operating in offline mode.

We are actively working to resolve this problem, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The venues currently reporting network issues are as follows:

  • Arnold Library
  • Beeston Library
  • Bilsthorpe Library
  • Bingham Library
  • Blidworth Library
  • Carlton Library
  • Carlton Hill Library
  • Edgewood Library
  • Farnsfield Library
  • High Pavement Learning Centre
  • Huthwaite Library
  • Langold Library
  • Mansfield Central Library
  • Warsop Library

West Bridgford Library - Intermittent Printing Issue

We're having some intermittent issues with our printer today (02/09/26). 

Please contact us before coming in so we can advise on the current status before you travel over. Apologies for any inconvenience that may be caused.

You can call us on 01623 677 200 or email Ask@inspireculture.org.uk 

Card Payments Unavailable at Worksop Library

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.

Message updated: 30/6/26

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:

ASK Inspire

Contact Ask Inspire if you need any more help or information about current service levels.

01623 677 200

ask@inspireculture.org.uk