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 North Routes - not in service on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July

Mobile North will not be in service on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July due to a technical problem. This affects Route 15 and Route 16. We are contacting customers to inform them. 


We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

West Bridgford Library - Intermittent Printing Issue

We're having some intermittent issues with our printer today. 

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 

Mobile library disruption - Monday 27 July

Unfortunately our mobile library has broken down today at our Tuxford stop. We are currently arranging for repairs to take place and therefore we are unable to provide today's service as planned. This may also impact our service for the rest of the week (updates will be listed below).

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Keyworth Library - Closure of Church Drive on Friday 7 August

Church Drive (the only road from which Keyworth Library can be accessed by car) will be closed on Friday 7 August, 8am – 6pm due to essential works. The traffic management company in charge of the works will endeavour to maintain pedestrian access to the Library. 

Keyworth Library will remain open that day for normal opening hours 9.30am-1pm. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

Bingham Library - planned closure for refurbishment Tuesday 1 September - Tuesday 8 September

Bingham Library will be closed between Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 8 September, reopening on Wednesday 9 September, to allow internal refurbishment works to take place. 

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while these essential improvements are carried out.

Mobile North will be out of service 13, 14 and 15 July

Mobile North will be out of service on the following dates:

Monday 13 July - Tuxford Cover

Tuesday 14 July - Route 6

Wednesday 15 July - Route 7


Alternative dates have been arranged for the affected routes:

Route 6 will operate on Thursday 16 July

Route 7 will operate on Thursday 23 July


We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

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