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

Cash Only Payments for Printing Services

We're experiencing intermitten issues with taking card payments for printing across our libraries. Printing is still available but while we fix the issue, we are only able to accept cash payments for printing services. We hope to have this fixed ASAP.

Hucknall Library - Lift out of order

The lift is currently out of order at Hucknall Library.

This means that the coffee machine, gallery space, downstairs meeting space, customer toilet, local studies area on the mezzanine floor, and upstairs meeting room are only accessible by the stairs.

We have reported the issue.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Calverton Library - Printing and Phone issues - Wednesday 5 November

Due to technical issues, the printer and phone are out of order at Calverton Library.

We have reported the issue

Apologies for any inconvenience cased.

Arnold Library - Printer unable to print PDFs

Unfortunately the printer at Arnold Library is currently not able to print PDFs. We are investigating this and working to get it fixed as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are pleased to report that the photocopier is now back up and running.

Message added: 06/11/25

Changes to booking computers in libraries

As part of some exciting ICT changes we're making in our libraries, the booking system you use to reserve public computers is changing.

This change is being introduced as part of a wider programme of improvements to upgrade computers to Windows 11 and simplify access - this means no membership will be needed to log on, and you'll no longer be disconnected after two hours.

During this period of change please check the information on our computers in libraries page before booking your computer. If your library is listed, upgrades are complete and you'll need to follow the new link provided and book your computer using the new system. If your library is not listed, you'll be directed to book via the old system.

If you need help to find and book a computer, our team at Ask Inspire would be happy to help you, please get in touch on 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk

Limited Space in Children's Area at Eastwood Library

Due to a faulty fire exit, we have had to make some temporary adjustments in the children’s area to maintain our high standards of Health & Safety. As a result, space in this area is limited so we do ask that, if possible, people attending Rattle, Rhyme & Roll and Lullaby Bank could attend without buggies.

If you do bring them, we may have to park them in another area of the library, so we advise not leaving any valuables on it.

We apologise for any inconvenience

Dukeries Library Adult Public PC Out of Order

The Dukeries Library adult public computer is currently out of order – there is only one filtered (children’s) computer available.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Message updated 08.09.25

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: