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

May Bank Holiday Closure

All Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED on Monday 4 May.

Ask Inspire will close at 4pm on Saturday 2 May and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 5 May.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Mansfield Central Library - Lifts now fully operational

Both lifts at Mansfield Central Library have now been repaired and are working as normal.

Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issues.

Mobile West Route 9 - Change of Date

Due to vehicle servicing and MOT, the West Mobile Library will not run on Friday 1 May (Route 9: Moorgreen – Watnall)

Instead, it will now be running on Thursday 7 May.

We will notify customers directly.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Roadwork equipment affecting access on Stapleford Library pathway

We currently have a large amount of roadwork equipment blocking the path from Stapleford Library car park to the main entrance.

We do not know how long it will be there, but this will make access for wheelchair users and buggies difficult.

If you have difficulty accessing the building at the front entrance, please ring the rear doorbell and staff will be happy to let you in this way. We apologise for the disruption and will let you know as soon as they have been moved.

Lift out of order - Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library

Unfortunately the lift at Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library is currently out of order, and is awaiting repair.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Added: Tuesday 14 April

Planned closure of Calverton Library - Monday 18 and Wednesday 20 May

Due to essential building work, Calverton Library will be closed for 2 days on Monday 18 and Wednesday 20 May. We look forward to welcoming customers back from the usual time of 1pm on Friday 22 May. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Printing/Photocopying/Scanning out of order

We are currently experiencing disruption to our printing/photocopying/scanning services at the following libraries:

Arnold Library
West Bridgford Library

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are working to resolve this as soon as we can.

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

Worksop Library - first floor accessible toilet unavailable

The accessible toilet on the first floor at Worksop Library is out of order at the moment. Apologies for the inconvenience. The ground floor accessible facility and our changing places room are all available as usual.

Beeston Library - Microfilm scanner unavailable

Unfortunately, the digital microfilm scanner at Beeston Library is not currently in operation, and there is no access to materials held on microfiche or microfilm at Beeston Library.

We are working to find a solution as soon as possible, and apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Please check back here again for updates.

Message added: 14.11.25

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: