Inspire Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre

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13/06/2026

Episode 2 of the I Am A Storyteller podcast is out now!🎙️

In Episode 2, host Annie Warren sits down with Andy Barrett - a Nottingham-based community storyteller, playwright and academic.

Andy shares his experiences of working with communities to uncover powerful local stories, from touring shows and films to audio walks like Sherwood Voices. As part of this project, he worked closely with residents at Bowbridge Care Home in Newark, bringing their voices and memories to life 💬

Tune in to hear how storytelling can celebrate memory and connection to the people around us.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music 🎧 inspireculture.org.uk/IAASPodcast

It's World Wide Knit in Public Day! 🌎🧶Whether you're already part of one of our Knit and Natter groups or enjoy stitchin...
13/06/2026

It's World Wide Knit in Public Day! 🌎🧶

Whether you're already part of one of our Knit and Natter groups or enjoy stitching in your spare time, now is the perfect time to get involved in a community knitting initiative!

Our 2026 Inspire Charity Knitting Challenge – Story Snugglers, is all about bringing comfort, warmth, and a love of reading to children. To celebrate the , crafters across Notts are creating colourful, snuggly woollies designed to keep little ones cosy during bedtime stories🌙📖

We’ve already seen some brilliant snugglers from our amazing community, and we’d love to see yours next!

Interested in taking up the challenge? Find patterns, how-to videos AND more on our website: inspireculture.org.uk/knit

📷 Images from Inspire Sutton-in-Ashfield Library

Would you like to take your 2D needle felting skills to the next level?We have the course for you! Join us for Needle F...
12/06/2026

Would you like to take your 2D needle felting skills to the next level?

We have the course for you! Join us for Needle Felting Next Steps 2D Picture-Based

You’ll explore how to create a layered, expressive floral composition using wool, learning to blend colours, build form, and add fine detail. We will then look at how to create animal or bird studies—learning how to capture shape, texture, and character. You’ll use techniques like directional felting, fibre blending, and shading to bring your subject to life.

📆3rd - 24th July 2026
⏰1pm - 3pm
📍Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre

Follow the link to book your place today;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/needle-felting-next-steps-2d-picture-based-210/

Would you like to learn how to create a 3D Needle Felted creature, like this cute little fella? Why not join our Needle ...
12/06/2026

Would you like to learn how to create a 3D Needle Felted creature, like this cute little fella?

Why not join our Needle Felting Next Steps 3D?

You will create an animal of your choice, using wire armatures and core wool to shape the body, before adding more realistic textures and details with surface felting.

This course is ideal for learners who have completed a beginners' needle felting course or have some experience with basic 3D needle felting techniques.

📆3rd - 24th July 2026
⏰10am - 12pm
📍Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre

Follow the link to book your place today;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/needle-felting-next-steps-3d-208/

Planning to take GCSE Maths this September?Don't let algebra hold you back! Our FREE 5-week online course starts on Tues...
11/06/2026

Planning to take GCSE Maths this September?

Don't let algebra hold you back! Our FREE 5-week online course starts on Tuesday 16th June (9:30am - 12:30pm) and is designed to build your confidence, master the basics, and set you up for GCSE Grade 4 and above.

Perfect for Functional Skills L2 learners, anyone with a Grade 3/D, or parents wanting to support their kids with KS3/4 homework.

Spaces are limited, secure your free place today!

https://bit.ly/4aGmS1y

It's global Empathy Day! 🌍✨This year's Read for Empathy collection includes 65 diverse and BRILLIANT books for 3–16+ yea...
11/06/2026

It's global Empathy Day! 🌍✨

This year's Read for Empathy collection includes 65 diverse and BRILLIANT books for 3–16+ year-olds perfect to during the National Year of Reading! 📚

Now in its 10th year, EmpathyLab 's collection is curated by expert librarians, booksellers, teachers and academics to champion children’s literature in all its diversity.

Through these novels, graphics, picture books, poetry collections, non fiction, and early readers – young people can experience, understand and practise empathy – a learnable life skill at the heart of strong relationships and positive wellbeing 💜

our online catalogue 👉 nottslibraries.inspireculture.org.uk and borrow the books from your local library.

Check out these photos from our town twinning 25th anniversary celebration at Kirkby Library! 🎉Yesterday we marked 25 ye...
10/06/2026

Check out these photos from our town twinning 25th anniversary celebration at Kirkby Library! 🎉Yesterday we marked 25 years since Kirkby in Ashfield twinned with Ronchin, France! 🇫🇷🇬🇧 There was some lovely French food and a display all about the twinning.

The display will be up for the rest of June for anyone to come and have a look at! Come and find out how Kirkby and Ronchin became twin towns and about the visits that have happened since. Pop into the library any time to have a look 👀

We’re recruiting a Casual Library Assistant - Sutton Cluster (Sutton-in-Ashfield, Skegby, Huthwaite and Ladybrook).We’re...
10/06/2026

We’re recruiting a Casual Library Assistant - Sutton Cluster (Sutton-in-Ashfield, Skegby, Huthwaite and Ladybrook).

We’re looking for someone with excellent customer service skills who loves helping others and who would relish the chance to inspire people to read, learn and enjoy culture. You will also have experience of using computers and should be able to use ICT competently and safely.

An interest in and knowledge of public library services, plus an interest in broader culture and learning are essential requirements for this post.

As a Casual Library Assistant your days, hours and times of work will vary and will be dependent on the requirements of Inspire and your own availability for work.

Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4om4hh2
Closing date: 19 June 2026

📢 Have your say! Take part in our Adult Library User Survey today!🎉Whether you use your local library to pick up your fa...
10/06/2026

📢 Have your say! Take part in our Adult Library User Survey today!🎉

Whether you use your local library to pick up your favourite reads, take part in a group or course, use the computers or printers, attend an event, or meet friends, we’d love to hear your views! 📚

This is your chance to impact our service and benefit your community. 😍

⭐Complete the survey: inspireculture.org.uk/librarysurvey

The survey is open to adults aged 17+, and the survey closes on Sunday 5 July 2026.

Thank you!

Nottinghamshire County Council

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨RAMZEE is the author/illustrator of The Cheat Book Vol. 1: Can Kamal Cheat His Way ...
10/06/2026

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨

RAMZEE is the author/illustrator of The Cheat Book Vol. 1: Can Kamal Cheat His Way Onto the Cool Table - one of the amazing books nominated in our Longer Book category 🤔

He has written comic books for 2000ad and Marvel, and he designs and runs his own comics and illustration workshops too!

Find out more about InspiREAD 2026 and cast your vote - link in the comment section below 👇

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