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

Bilsthorpe Library Closing at 2.30pm - Friday 10 July

Due to the heat, Bilsthorpe Library will be closing early today (Friday 10 July) - the library will close at 2.30pm instead of 5pm.

They expect to be open as usual tomorrow, from 9am - 1.30pm.

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.

Lift out of order at West Bridgford Library

The lift at West Bridgford Library is currently out of order due to the effects of the hot weather on its mechanical systems. We are working to resolve this problem as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Notice of possible noise disruption at Beeston Library

From Tuesday 14 - Friday 17 July, 8am onwards, there may be intermittent periods of increased noise levels while work is undertaken outside Beeston Library.

Beeston Library will remain open as usual whilst the work takes place.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by noise disruption.

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: