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Be Inspired this February Half-Term 2025

We've got fun events and activities for all the family in the warm welcome of your local library this February Half-term! Enjoy our engaging workshops, fantastic craft activities and more.

Unless otherwise stated, events are free of charge with no booking required. Find out what's on at your local library below!

Half Term closures:

Dukeries Library will close normal time at 3:45pm on Friday 14th February and re-open at 8:30am on Monday 24th February.

*In case of extreme weather, keep up to date with service disruptions and changes across Inspire here*

Can't see any events near you? We're still adding to this page, so check back soon for more event listings!

Library Event Title Date and Time Description
Arnold NeuroNation: The Brain Lab of Wonder Wednesday 19 February, various times. Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Beeston Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Saturday 15 February, 11am and 2pm Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+. *FULLY BOOKED*
Memory and How Our Brain Works Monday 17 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Make a Mini Kite Tuesday 18 February, 11am - 12pm Come along and make a mini kite, no need to book just drop in. For children all ages, free event no booking required.
Pokemon Card Swap Wednesday 19 February, 2pm - 3:30pm All you Pokemon card collectors, come along and swap your duplicates with other collectors. For children aged 5-11 and their families. no booking required.
Family Board Games afternoon Thursday 20 February, 2pm - 3pm Come and enjoy a family board games afternoon and choose from our selection of games. For children of all ages, free event no booking required.
Bilsthorpe Let's Talk Vaccines Interactives Friday 21 February, various times. Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Bingham Rocket hunt and rocket colouring All week - 15 - 22 February, during normal library opening hours Half Term Science activities. Free, for under 5s and children aged 5-11, no booking necessary
Make your own rocket Saturday 15, Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February, during normal library opening hours Half Term Science activities. Free, for under 5s and children aged 5-11, no booking necessary
Helicopter spinners Wednesday 19, Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February, during normal library opening hours Half Term Science activities. Free, for under 5s and children aged 5-11, no booking necessary
Giant Games Monday 17 - Friday 21 February, during normal library hours Free, for under 5s and children aged 5-11, no booking necessary
Stop Motion Animation Workshops Thursday 20 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Carlton Bath Bomb Making Workshops Monday 17 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Edwinstowe Library Make and Play - Make your own Mini Games All week - 18 - 22 February, during normal library opening hours. A choice of three different games to make and use to play with family and friends this half term.

The games are quite simple make and play, so suitable for younger children. Free, no booking required.
Forest Town Library More information coming soon Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Half Term Fun - Snake Finger Puppet Craft Thursday 20 February, 10:30am Celebrate the Lunar New Year and create a slithering snake finger puppet! Free, no booking required.
Harworth and Bircotes Library Little Robot Storytelling and Activities Thursday 20 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Hucknall Library Stop Motion Animation Workshops Saturday 15 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Monday 17 February, 3:30pm Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+.
Huthwaite Space crafting Friday 21 February, 3:30pm - 4:30pm What would your perfect planet look like? Grab the paint and have a go with our potter's wheel to make your unique creation. While you wait your turn, make an astronaut with movable arms and legs, and grab a space activity sheet.
Keyworth Games club Saturday 15 February, 10:30am - 12pm Challenge your friends and family to a selection of puzzles and games. Just drop in!
A Day in the Life of an Oak Tree Tuesday 18 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Storytime Thursday 20 February, 10:30am - 11am Join us for our under 5s storytime, with older children welcome to join. Enjoy one of the BookTrust's recommended reads, followed by a simple craft.
Science craft Thursday 20 February, 11am - 4pm Drop in and try out science-themed crafts, including spinning helicopters and Tangrams! All ages welcome
Kimberley Library More information coming soon Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Kirkby in Ashfield Craft Club Saturday 15 February, 10am - 12pm Create and decorate a recycled trinket box and a Bird Finger Puppet
Create a Bird Snapper each day Monday 17 - Friday 21 February Drop in for a different Bird Snapper craft on each day.
Maths Puzzle Playground Monday 17 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Lego Club Saturday 22 February, 10am - 12pm Drop in to create Lego birds and other Lego creations.
Langold Library Ozobots Workshops Tuesday 18 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Mansfield Central Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Monday 17 February, 10:30am Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+.
Dementia Friendly Film Screening: Dumbo Wednesday 19 February, 1:30pm A story of a small elephant... with big ears! Relaxed screening, particularly suitable for those with memory challenges but all welcome. Booking highly advised, £1 per ticket.
Science Fun Day Thursday 20 February, 10am - 2pm Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Mansfield Woodhouse Bird House Hangers Thursday 20 February, 9:30pm - 5pm Bird House Hangers: Join us for some spring time fun and unleash your creative skills to make a unique bird house ornament.
Newark Unlock Your Memory Workshops Wednesday 19 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Ollerton Library Entangled Enigmas Friday 21 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Every Object tells a story - Children Monday 17 February 2025, 10:30am - 12pm Join artist and writer Elizabeth Lambert for a fun filled workshop which explores local history, writing and art. Together we’ll take a look at and handle objects from the collections at the National Civil War Centre and using our imaginations, create our own object histories and stories. From your invented tales we’ll create illustrations fit for any book! All materials will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! FREE. For children of all ages, no booking required.
Every Object tells a story - Adult Tuesday 18 February 2025, 10:30am - 12pm Join artist and writer Elizabeth Lambert to create your own story and artwork inspired by the collections at the National Civil War Centre. Together we’ll develop your own short story based on a curious object of your choosing and create expressive watercolour artworks to illustrate your tale. The perfect workshop to exercise your imagination and try out story writing and illustration for yourself. All materials provided and no need to have any previous experience. FREE. Adults only, no booking required.
Retford Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Wednesday 19 February, 3:30pm Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+
Skegby and Stanton Hill Jar of Happiness Friday 21 February, 2pm - 3pm A special jar filled with things to make you happy, that you can pick from when you're feeling sad! Join us to make your own jar of happiness. Families and adults welcome. Jar of Happiness suitable for ages 6+, colouring sheets available for those under 6.
Southwell Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Sunday 16 February, 4:30pm Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+
Stapleford Stop Motion Animation Workshops Saturday 15 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Sutton in Ashfield Love Heart craft Tuesday 18 February, 10:30am - 11:30am Join us for a fun-filled morning of crafting love hearts with the ladies from Soroptimist International Mansfield and District Club. FREE, no need to book.
Meet Bluey Wednesday 19 February, 10am - 11:30am Join us for a Bluey extravaganza! We're having a special Rattle, Rhyme and Roll session at 10am, followed by a meet and greet with everyone's favourite Blue Heeler! With photo opportunities aplenty, don't miss out on this FREE event.
Little Robot Storytelling and Activities Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
West Bridgford Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Sunday 16 February, 11:30am Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+. *FULLY BOOKED*
Half Term Crafts Monday 17 February, 11am - 12pm and Friday 21 February, 11am - 12pm Join us for some free, family friendly, drop-in craft activities. Parental supervision at all times. For children of all ages. No booking required.
Worksop Love Cinderella and Ice-Cream Monday 17 February 2025, 1:30pm Come down for this FREE activity and design your favourite ice-cream and royal crown. No Booking Required
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Workshops Tuesday 18 February, various times Part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity, for children aged 5-11 and their families. Spaces limited, visit inspireculture.org.uk/fosac to book.
Little Seeds Music presents: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Wednesday 19 February, 10:30am Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Family theatre for ages 5+.
Make a Kite! Thursday 20 February, 11am Lets get half term off to a flying start by popping down to the library for this FREE craft! No booking required.