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Coming up next month! 🤩Magical Major Oak is returning to Mansfield Central Library this summer! Dip beneath the surface ...
01/06/2026

Coming up next month! 🤩

Magical Major Oak is returning to Mansfield Central Library this summer! Dip beneath the surface of the pond to explore a shimmering place of magic and mystery. Join Marian as she travels through this underwater world and meet new friends along the way. 🫧

📍Monday 13th July
📍Mansfield Central Library
📍£2 per person

For further information visit 👉 https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/arts-culture/children-and-young-peoples/the-magical-major-oak-down-in-the-pond/

Service disruption update - Online library catalogue 📚Following yesterday evening's disruption, the online catalogue is ...
01/06/2026

Service disruption update - Online library catalogue 📚

Following yesterday evening's disruption, the online catalogue is now available. However, users may encounter problems in performance while our suppliers resolve the issue. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

Stay up to date with service disruptions at inspireculture.org.uk/service-disruption

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨Dotty Sutton is the illustrator of Scarlet Defender of the Universe - one of the am...
01/06/2026

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨

Dotty Sutton is the illustrator of Scarlet Defender of the Universe - one of the amazing books nominated in our Longer Book category 🦸‍♀️

She's an Edinburgh-based illustrator and model maker. The dictionary definition of ‘dotty’ is ‘eccentric or slightly mad’, which is a description she is rather flattered by! 🤩

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

Service disruption - Online library catalogue 📢Due to an error identified by our supplier, the online library catalogue ...
31/05/2026

Service disruption - Online library catalogue 📢

Due to an error identified by our supplier, the online library catalogue is currently experiencing some issues. Our supplier is working hard to rectify the issue as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Stay up to date with service disruptions at inspireculture.org.uk/service-disruption

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨James Davis is the author of Scarlet Defender of the Universe - one of the amazing ...
30/05/2026

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨

James Davis is the author of Scarlet Defender of the Universe - one of the amazing books nominated in our Longer Book category 🦸‍♀️

He wrote it to try and impress his son Edgar, who was 8 years old at the time. Edgar was really impressed for almost a whole week! 😂

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

Calling all Little Creatives – June workshops start next week, and there’s still time to book! 📢 🎨Come and share in the ...
28/05/2026

Calling all Little Creatives – June workshops start next week, and there’s still time to book! 📢 🎨

Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun as you explore fascinating materials and take part in stimulating creative activities! Perfect for little artists aged 2 - 5.💡

Limited spaces remain at:
Newark Library – Tuesday 2 June, 10am
Mansfield Library – Friday 5 June, 11:15am
Retford Library – Saturday 6 June, 11:15am
Bingham Library – Thursday 11 June, 10am & 11:15am
Southwell Library – Thursday 11 June, 11:15am
Sutton-in-Ashfield Library – Friday 12 June, 10am & 11:15am
Worksop Library – Saturday 13 June, 11:15am
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library – Thursday 18 June, 11:15am

Tickets are FREE!
Book your place NOW at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreatives

Would you like to learn how to create your own jewellery pieces using a mix of new and upcycled materials?Great news! W...
28/05/2026

Would you like to learn how to create your own jewellery pieces using a mix of new and upcycled materials?

Great news! We have the course for you- Jewellery Making for Beginners.

This course introduces you to a range of jewellery-making techniques. You’ll learn how to safely use tools such as round-nosed and flat-nosed pliers, identify and handle findings (like clasps, crimp beads, and jump rings), and design and construct well-balanced pieces. Starting with a simple single-strand bracelet, you’ll progress to necklaces, earrings, and more decorative items.

No previous experience required.

📆5 June - 10 July 2026
⏰10am - 12pm
📍Mansfield Woodhouse Library

Limited places available;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/jewellery-making-for-beginners-3801/

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨Nici Gregory is the illustrator of Badgers Are Go! - one of the amazing books nomin...
28/05/2026

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨

Nici Gregory is the illustrator of Badgers Are Go! - one of the amazing books nominated in our Shorter Book category 🦡

She started illustrating whilst still in primary school, drawing in the margins of her exercise books. She went on to study graphic design in Hamburg, Germany!

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

Aren’t these the cutest?! 😍For this year's Inspire Knitting Challenge, we’re celebrating the by bringing crafters toge...
27/05/2026

Aren’t these the cutest?! 😍

For this year's Inspire Knitting Challenge, we’re celebrating the by bringing crafters together to make Story Snugglers for children!

There’s still plenty of time to get involved - whether you knit or crochet, you can help create a cosy companion for little ones to enjoy at storytime. Make a bear, lion, frog or any colourful creation! 🐻🐸🦁

Our FREE knitting patterns have been designed by Janie Withers knitted textiles, and can be picked up at your local library. You can also follow step-by-step videos online:🔗 inspireculture.org.uk/knit

All Story Snugglers we receive will be donated through our friends at Trussell 💚

📷 Image from Inspire Worksop Library

We're looking for volunteers to help with this year's Summer Reading Challenge!Every year all Inspire libraries take par...
27/05/2026

We're looking for volunteers to help with this year's Summer Reading Challenge!

Every year all Inspire libraries take part in the national Summer Reading Challenge. Children aged 4 – 11 are challenged to read six books over the summer.

We are looking for volunteers aged 14+ here at Mansfield Central Library to encourage children to join and complete the Challenge, explain to them (and their parents and carers) how it works, talk enthusiastically with them about the books they have read, and help them to choose new ones!

Volunteers will need to be free for a two/three hour session per week during the six week school holidays.

Up to the challenge, or know someone who might be? Find out more and apply on our Community Makers website: https://inspireculture.volunteermakers.org/get-involved/summer-reading-challenge/mansfieldcentrallibrarysummerreadingchallenge2026/383/

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Four Seasons Centre
Mansfield
NG181NH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+441623677200

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