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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

East Mobile Routes 14, 15 and 16 cancelled this week

Due to essential works being carried out, East Mobile routes 14, 15 and 16 will not be running this week. The locations of these routes are listed below:


East South Mobile Route 14

Newark and Sherwood:

  • East Stoke
    •  
  • Elston
    •  
  • Flintham
    •  
  • Thorpe

Bingham:

  • Sibthorpe

East South Mobile Route 15

Bingham:

  • Hickling

West Bridgford:

  • Bradmore
    •  
  • Bunny
    •  
  • Costock
    •  
  • Rempstone
    •  
  • Wysall

East South Mobile Route 16

Southwell:

  • Bleasby
    •  
  • Caythorpe
    •  
  • Gibsmere
    •  
  • Gunthorpe
    •  
  • Morton (nr. Fiskerton)
    •  
  • Rolleston
    •  
  • Thurgarton
Apologies for the inconvenience.

Sutton-in-Ashfield - Rattle Rhyme and Roll cancelled - Weds 11 March

Unfortunately today's Rattle Rhyme and Roll session at 10am is cancelled - this is due to another event that is taking place in the library. There will also be limited access to the children's library until 4pm today; however, a selection of children's books are available elsewhere throughout the library.

Worksop Library - first floor accesible toilet unavailable - Friday 20 February

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.

Mansfield Central Library - Lift to Cafe out of order

One of the lifts at Mansfield Central Library (the lift taking customers from the library on floor 1 to the Cafe on floor 2) is currently out of order whilst awaiting repairs after being serviced.

The lift taking customers from the ground floor reception area to the library remains in full working order.

The Cafe will remain operational during this time.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

I Am A Storyteller at Sutton in Ashfield on Monday 16 February Postponed (new date TBC)

Due to the ongoing issues with the heating, we've had to postpone our I Am A Storyteller workshop with Nicky Rafferty on Monday 16 February. Customers who have booked are being contacted and we will let you know as soon as we have a new date.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

Rattle Rhyme & Roll at Edwinstowe Library Cancelled - Friday 13 Feb

Unfortunately, due to a boiler issue there is no heating at Edwinstowe Library, and as a result this afternoon's Rattle Rhyme and Roll (2pm - 2.30pm) session will not be taking place. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Calverton Library -update to opening hours following heating repair 9th March 2026

Calverton library has now had its heating repaired.

The library will revert to normal opening hours. 

We thank you for your patience during the repairs.

Mansfield Woodhouse Library - No printing or photocopying facilities available

There are currently no printing or photocopying facilities available at Mansfield Woodhouse Library. Awaiting an engineer.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Message added 26.1.26

Kirkby in Ashfield Library - coffee machine unavailable

The coffee machine is currently out of order at Kirkby in Ashfield Library. We aim to resolve this as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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:

ASK Inspire

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

01623 677 200

ask@inspireculture.org.uk