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Health Information Week is taking place from 20 - 26 January 2025.
We are joining in to inspire better health and promote easy access to high-quality health information which can have a huge impact on staying healthy and managing illness effectively, giving a better quality of life.
We'll be offering plenty of activities over the course of the week to help you look after yourself and your health. All events free unless stated otherwise.
Find out more about Health and Wellbeing resources at Inspire and follow Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries to find out more about how we can support your health and wellbeing!
Ey up, Eastwood!
BBC Radio Nottingham's Breakfast Show is coming to your local library! Join us for an early morning cuppa, and share your positive stories about local events and activities. Chat with radio host Verity Cowely and her team, and help us celebrate the wonderful community of Eastwood.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available, plus take the chance to explore our range of wellbeing resources and NEW Health Hub.
| Library | Date and time | Event | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | Thursday 23 January, 9am - 3pm | Health Information Day: We're working with several health providers to assist you in being informed about child development support, smoking/vaping misinformation, healthy lifestyles and more. | Free, no booking required. |
| Beeston | Monday 20 - Friday 26 January, during normal opening times | Colour Yourself Calm: Proven to soothe the mind and reduce stress, try this new way to relax mind, body and spirit. | Suitable for adults |
| Monday 20 - Friday 26 January, during normal opening times | Brain Training: Keep your brain happy and thinking skills sharp with our assortment of puzzles. | Suitable for adults | |
| Wednesday 22 January, 9am - 12pm | Have your say: Help bring about change in your local area by coming and sharing your ideas with Broxtowe Community Development Worker, Yvonne. | Suitable for adults. Free, no booking required. | |
| Wednesday 22 January, 10am - 12pm | Knit and Natter: Join our friendly group for a chat and a cuppa. | Suitable for adults. Free, no booking required. | |
| Thursday 23 January, 1pm - 3:30pm | Smoking support: Get the lowdown on smoking and vaping with Public Health Support Officer, Jackie. Hear important facts and information, and find out how to access support to stop. | Suitable for adults. Free, no booking required. | |
| Friday 24 January, 10:30am - 12pm | Places of Welcome: Are you living on your own, feeling isolated, or new to the area and struggling to meet new people? Join our friendly volunteer-led group for a chat and complimentary cuppa. | Free, no booking required | |
| Bingham | Monday 20 January, 2pm | Scrabble and Chess: Enjoy some friendly competition with our range of games, a perfect chance to meet old friends - or make new ones! | Adults only. Free, no booking required |
| Tuesday 21 January, 2pm | Peace by Piece: Take some you-time and relax with a jigsaw puzzle. | ||
| Wednesday 22 January, 10am - 11:30am | Family Hub launch: Find out how the new Family Hub can help you and your children. Includes stalls by Inspire Learning, Family Information Service and Your Health Notts. | ||
| Wednesday 22 January, 2pm | Mandalas and More: Relax with mindful colouring. | ||
| Thursday 23 January, 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Board Games Club: Bring the whole family along and enjoy discovering our range of board games. | Suitable for under 11s and their families. | |
| Friday 24 January, 2pm | Adult Lego Club: What will you build? Have fun and unleash your inner creator with Lego for grown-ups. | ||
| Eastwood | Tuesday 21 January, 6am - 10am | Ey Up, Eastwood!: Join BBC Radio Nottingham for their Breakfast Show, live from Eastwood Library! Come along bright and early for a hot cuppa, and share your positive experiences of life and community in the town. Take the chance to browse our wellbeing resources, as well as viewing the NEW Health Hub with updated information and support. | Free, no booking required |
| Huthwaite | Wednesday 22 January, 9:30am - 11:30am | Keep Warm Coffee Morning: Come and grab a cuppa with us, and have a chat with our visitor Annie for health and wellbeing advice for the cold season. Need a carbon monoxide detector? She'll be handing them out on the day free of charge. | Free, no booking required |
| Friday 24 January, 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Make a Worry Monster: Leave your troubles at the door and feed them to the worry monster! We'll be cracking out the crayons and getting creative. Your worry monster will be the perfect pal to share your thoughts with. | Suitable for children with adult supervision. Free, no booking required. | |
| Kimberley | Monday 20 January, 2pm - 3:30pm | Places of Welcome: Are you living on your own, feeling isolated, or new to the area and struggling to meet new people? Join our friendly volunteer-led group for a chat and complimentary cuppa. | Free, no booking required |
| Wednesday 22 January, 10am - 11:30am | Writing for Pleasure: Unleash the therapeutic powers of creative writing in this beginner-friendly group. Share your work with others, and enjoy the support of like-minded people. | Free, no booking required | |
| Ladybrook | Monday 20 - Friday 26 January, during normal opening times | Mindful colouring: Relax your mind and get creative with a selection of adult colouring pages for Health Information Week. | |
| Tuesday 21 January, 11am - 12:30pm | Places of Welcome: Are you living on your own, feeling isolated, or new to the area and struggling to meet new people? Join our friendly volunteer-led group for a chat and complimentary cuppa. | Free, no booking required | |
| Mansfield Central | Wednesday 22 January, 10:30am - 12pm | Places of Welcome: Are you living on your own, feeling isolated, or new to the area and struggling to meet new people? Join our friendly volunteer-led group for a chat and complimentary cuppa. | Free, no booking required |
| Wednesday 22 January, 1pm - 4pm | Working Well East Midlands: Are you struggling to find or keep a job? Come along for help and support. | Suitable for adults and young people. Free, no booking required. | |
| Wednesday 22 January, 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Sing With Friends: Delight in old favourites as our Inspire Music tutor leads this informal singing session. | Free, no booking required | |
| Thursday 23 January, 9am - 10:30am | Tobacco Control Team: Come along for information regarding tobacco and vaping. | ||
| Thursday 23 January, 10:30am - 11:30am | Making Moves with Tina: Get your boogie on and get active with your little one. | Suitable for under 5s. Free, no booking required. | |
| Newark | All week - just pop in! | Information Hub: Visit our Health Information Week stand and explore our resources, related events and upcoming courses to support your wellbeing. | |
| Skegby and Stanton Hill | Monday 20 January, 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Mindful Colouring and a Cuppa: Come along for a hot drink and some calm colouring for all ages. | All ages welcome. Free, no booking required. |
| Sutton Bonington | Tuesday 21 January, 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Places of Welcome: Are you living on your own, feeling isolated, or new to the area and struggling to meet new people? Join our friendly volunteer-led group for a chat and complimentary cuppa. | Free, no booking required |
| Sutton in Ashfield | Tuesday 21 January, 11am - 12pm | Food Explorers: Stick around after Rattle, Rhyme and Roll to try a delicious range of fruit with Food Explorers! Nutrition advice will be available. | Suitable for under 5s and their families. Free, no booking required. |
| Friday 24 January, 11am - 12pm | Places of Welcome & Personal Safety 101: Join our friendly volunteers and PCSO Sue Braddock for a cuppa, a chat, and a talk on personal safety. | Free, no booking required. | |
| Toton | Wednesday 22 January, 11am - 11:30am | Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Join us for relaxed and fun-filled singing, and connect with other local parents. | Free, no booking required |
| Wednesday 22 January, 11:30am - 12pm | Stay & Play: Enjoy play time with toys and books, and meet other local families. | Free, no booking required | |
| Wednesday 22 January, 10am -12pm | Home Start Pop-Up: Gail will be dropping in with information about Home Start, a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support, helping families with young children through challenging times. | Free, no booking required | |
| Friday 24 January, 10:30am - 12pm | Places of Welcome: Are you living on your own, feeling isolated, or new to the area and struggling to meet new people? Join our friendly volunteer-led group for a chat and complimentary cuppa. | Free, no booking required |
Your local library is a vibrant hub of activity for all ages. Take part in family sessions like Rattle, Rhyme & Roll and Storyhullabaloo, or enjoy a cuppa and a chat with our Places of Welcome coffee mornings.
