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 social media @Notts Libraries (Facebook and Twitter/ X).

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 North Route 5 cancellation - Friday 21 February

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mobile North Route 5 will not be running on Friday 21 February. This affects the communities of West Stockwith, Walkeringham, Gringley and Everton.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Dukeries Library Half-Term Closure

Dukeries Library will close at the normal time on Friday 14 February, and will then be closed during the week of 17 - 21 February due to the school half-term holidays. We will re-open at normal on Monday 24 February.

Edgewood Library half-term closure - February 2025

Edgewood Community Partnership Library will close on Wednesday 12 February at the normal time of 4.45pm and reopen on Wednesday 26 February at 12.30pm.

This is due to an Inset Day on Friday 14th, followed by half-term at the adjoining Edgewood Primary School.

Nottinghamshire Archives - Change to opening time on Tues 25 February

On Tuesday 25 February, Nottinghamshire Archives will open at the later time of 10:30am. Opening times will return to normal after this.

Sutton in Ashfield closure: Monday 3 March - Saturday 15 March 2025

To allow for structural assessment in preparation for refurbishment, Sutton in Ashfield Library will be closed for two weeks starting Monday 3 March. The library will reopen on Monday 17 March at 9am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

While we're away, why not visit nearby libraries Skegby & Stanton Hill, Huthwaite, Kirkby in Ashfield or Mansfield Central?
Discover our eLibrary full of eBooks and eAudio, plus magazines and newspapers!

Library service and catalogue updates

Our libraries have recently migrated to a new system for managing stock and customer data, including a new online catalogue. Find out more and check for updates as we settle into this new way of working.

Gotham Library Closure

Gotham Library Closure Due to a fire in Gotham Memorial Hall, Gotham Library will be closed for the foreseeable future. From 27 March 2023, Gotham will be serviced by a mobile library which will visit the Memorial Hall car park (8 Meadow End, Gotham, NG11 0HP) between 10:15am and 1:15pm on selected dates. Find out more here.

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:

Website Issues

You may experience a web page layout error which obstructs fields from view when inputting your password details to renew your account login; if your browser displays such a layout error, please contact the Ask Inspire team on 01623 677 200 who will assist you with your password and/or book renewal.