Adult Learning
Family Learning Courses
Take part in fun family learning, including fantastic NEW Multiplay sessions!
We've got fun events and activities for all the family in the warm welcome of your local library this October Half-term! Enjoy our engaging art 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!
*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 | I Am an Artist workshop | Tuesday 29 October, 2pm - 4pm | Come along to our creative session with Rachel Scanlon to make Big Little Art! Mould shapes out of clay, add tiny people to create a scene transforming your mini models into massive sculptures. There really is no wrong way to make Big Little Art. Suitable for adults and children 7+ |
| Bingham | Colouring sheets | Monday 21 October - Saturday 2 November, during normal opening hours | Enjoy Halloween themed colouring sheets, suitable for all children. |
| Pumpkin Hunt | Monday 21 October - Saturday 2 November, during normal opening hours | There are prizes to be won! How many different coloured pumpkins can you find in our children's library? | |
| Wooden hanging decorations | Monday 28 October until Saturday 2 November, during normal opening hours (while stocks last) | Colour in a fabulous wooden hanging Halloween decoration to take home. | |
| Monster plates | Saturday 26 October, 10am - 12pm | Make a monster our of a paper plate and tissue paper! | |
| Corky Bats | Wedneday 23 October 10am - 12pm and Wednesday 30 October, 2pm - 4pm | Make a hanging bat with corks to take home with you! | |
| Blidworth | I Am an Artist workshop | Wednesday 30 October, 2pm - 4pm | Work with sculptor Deborah Frith to ask, ‘Where is your favourite place?' Debs will provide pre-rolled clay slabs that can be moulded and made to become your special place. These mini buildings will get glazed, fired and turned into a vase! Suitable for adults and children 7+ BOOKING ADVISED |
| Carlton | Halloween pumpkin boxes | Thursday 31 October, 11am - 12pm | Craft suitable for ages 4-9 and their families |
| Cotgrave | Code-a-Pillars | Tuesday 22 October - Saturday 26 October, during normal opening hours | Have a go a coding with our fun Code-a-Pillars! |
| Spooky Crafts | Tuesday 29 October and Wednesday 30 October, 9:15am - 4:45pm | Get crafty as we cut, glue and stick in these spooooky crafts! | |
| Autumn Crafts | Friday 1 November, 9:15am - 4:45pm | Get crafty as we cut, glue and stick in these cosy seasonal crafts! | |
| Eastwood | Bennerley Viaduct Family Fun | Thursday 24 October, 11am - 3pm | Join in with family activities, and win a goodie bag! Suitable for ages 5-11. |
| Edwinstowe | I Am an Artist workshop | Tuesday 22 October, 2pm - 4pm | Drop-in and join an interactive and enjoyable collage workshop with Rachel. You will collaboratively create collages exploring layering, colour and pattern. Suitable for adults and children 7+ |
| Forest Town | Green Man Mask | Tuesday 29 October, 10:30am - 11:30am | The Green Man is one of the most famous woodland spirits; celebrate Autumn with our mask-making craft. |
| Keyworth | Creepy Critters | Tuesday 22 October, 10:30am - 1pm | Let your creative juices ooze with our drop in craft! |
| Autumn storytime | Thursday 24 October, 10:30am - 11am | Celebrate the season with our Autumn-themed story and craft. Aimed at under 5s but all children are welcome. | |
| Diwali Delights | Tuesday 29 October, 10:30am - 1pm | Make a paper Diya and other Diwali decorations | |
| Spooky storytime | Thursday 31 October, 10:30am - 11am | Join us for a spooky story followed by a creepy craft! This session is aimed at under 5s but all little monsters welcome. | |
| Kirkby in Ashfield | I Am an Artist workshop | Thursday 24 October, 10am - 12pm | Ashfield based artist Dan Donovan brings a vibrant community art project to libraries! This lively open art workshop is a place to express yourself freely, have fun and explore colours and free-form painting in a communal piece of art. Suitable for adults and children 7+ |
| Autumn fayre | Thursday 24 October, 11am - 2pm | Stalls by local craftspeople including a Pumpkins and Patchwork workshop, children's craft, face painting, free refreshments and a prize draw | |
| Volunteer gardening session | Tuesday 29 October, 10am - 12pm | Lend a hand and meet people in our community garden as we plant flowers for next spring. Tools and refreshments provided. | |
| Mansfield Central | Harvest Mice Craft | Thursday 24 October, 11am - 1pm | |
| Halloween craft - ghosts | Thursday 29 October, 11am - 1pm | ||
| Creaky Castle with Jane Clarke | Thursday 31 October, 10am - 11am | A session of frightful fun and bat making based on her picture book, Creaky Castle, illustrated by Christyan Fox. Suitable for 4-6 year olds. £3 per child, booking advised. | |
| Halloween craft - spiders | Thursday 31 October, 11am - 1pm | ||
| Mansfield Woodhouse | Bird Feeders | Thursday 24 October, 10am - 12pm | Create bird feeders to hang in your garden! |
| Autumn Wreaths | Thursday 31 October, 10am - 12pm | Celebrate the season with a beautiful Autumn wreath. | |
| Mapperley | Have a go at knitting and sewing | Tuesday 22 October, 10:30am - 12pm | Have a go at knitting and sewing with our resident craft group |
| Halloween and Autumn crafts | Tuesday 29 October, 10:30am - 12pm | ||
| Ollerton | I Am an Artist workshop | Tuesday 22 October, 10am - 12pm | Drop-in and join an interactive and enjoyable collage workshop with Rachel. You will collaboratively create collages exploring layering, colour and pattern. Suitable for adults and children 7+ |
| Ravenshead | I Am an Artist workshop | Tuesday 29 October, 10am - 12pm | Come along to our creative session with Rachel Scanlon to make Big Little Art! Mould shapes out of clay, add tiny people to create a scene transforming your mini models into massive sculptures. There really is no wrong way to make Big Little Art. Suitable for adults and children 7+ |
| Retford | I Am an Artist workshop | Wednesday 23 October, 10am - 12pm | Work with sculptor Deborah Frith to ask, ‘Where is your favourite place?' Debs will provide pre-rolled clay slabs that can be moulded and made to become your special place. These mini buildings will get glazed, fired and turned into a vase! Suitable for adults and children 7+ BOOKING ADVISED |
| Sutton in Ashfield | I Am an Artist workshop | Saturday 26 October, 10am - 12pm | Ashfield based artist Dan Donovan brings a vibrant community art project to libraries! This lively open art workshop is a place to express yourself freely, have fun and explore colours and free-form painting in a communal piece of art. Suitable for adults and children 7+ |
| Toton | Halloween Crafts | Monday 21 October until Friday 1 November, during normal opening hours | Make a spooky spider, a petrifying pumpkin or a ghoulish ghost. Just drop in! |
| West Bridgford | Seasonal crafts: yarn owls | Monday 21 October, 11am - 12pm | |
| Seasonal crafts: Hand leaf tree | Tuesday 22 October, 11am - 12pm | ||
| Seasonal crafts: fungi puppets | Friday 25 October, 11am - 12pm | ||
| Halloween crafts: Halloween friends and moving paper crafts | Monday 28 October, 11am - 12pm | ||
| Halloween crafts: Straw spiderwebs, pom pom spiders and lollypop bookmarks | Tuesday 29 October, 11am - 12pm | ||
| Halloween crafts: Halloween headbands | Friday 1 November, 11am - 12pm | ||
| Worksop | Dogs Trust | Monday 21 October, 11am - 12pm | Join Alison for some four-legged fun! No booking required. |
| Autumn Fun | Tuesday 22 October, 11am - 12pm | Join us for seasonal fun in this free Autumnal activity. | |
| I Am an Artist workshop | Wednesday 23 October, 2pm - 4pm | Work with sculptor Deborah Frith to ask, ‘Where is your favourite place?' Debs will provide pre-rolled clay slabs that can be moulded and made to become your special place. These mini buildings will get glazed, fired and turned into a vase! Suitable for adults and children 7+ BOOKING ADVISED | |
| Spooktacular Fun | Tuesday 29 October, 11am - 12pm | Come along and enjoy free Halloween activities. | |
| Creaky Castle with Jane Clarke | Thursday 31 October, 2pm - 3pm | A session of frightful fun and bat making based on her picture book, Creaky Castle, illustrated by Christyan Fox. Suitable for 4-6 year olds. £3 per child, booking advised. | |
| Dogs Trust | Friday 1 November, 11am - 12pm | Got a dog question? Come and join Alison from the Dogs Trust for a free activity session. | |
