Inspire Bilsthorpe Library

Inspire Bilsthorpe Library A great Community Library offering Learning and Culture to all through Books, Events and Free Access to the Internet.

Last chance to vote for your favourite - voting closes at 5pm ‼️The shortlist includes some great titles from classics b...
07/09/2026

Last chance to vote for your favourite - voting closes at 5pm ‼️

The shortlist includes some great titles from classics by Thomas Hardy and Daphne Du Maurier, to award-winners Elif Shafak and Susanna Clarke, local offerings by Matt Haig and T. M. Logan, and current favourites like Coleen Hoover and Richard Osman. Which gets your vote? ➡️ inspireculture.org.uk/favouritereads

Service disruption - Network outages countywide 📢We are currently experiencing issues with the internet connection at li...
01/09/2026

Service disruption - Network outages countywide 📢

We are currently experiencing issues with the internet connection at libraries across the county. This is impacting our public PCs, staff PCs and self-service kiosks. We hope to be back online shortly, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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

Maths doesn't have to be scary with Inspire Learning ! 😅Our FREE online GCSE Maths for adults course starts next week ➕➖...
01/09/2026

Maths doesn't have to be scary with Inspire Learning ! 😅

Our FREE online GCSE Maths for adults course starts next week ➕➖✖️➗

Learn from the comfort of your own home, alongside a small class of peers who share the same aims 🏠

You'll be taught by friendly, knowledgeable tutors who can offer personalised support and guidance, and who can help you to overcome any worries and apprehensions you might have.

Get qualified with Inspire Learning, and unlock your full career potential 🤩

Head to https://bit.ly/4y8c4mb to find out more and enrol today!

A reminder that all Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED today (Monday 31 August) for the Bank Holid...
31/08/2026

A reminder that all Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED today (Monday 31 August) for the Bank Holiday 🏖️

Ask Inspire will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 September. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen! Check your local library opening times at inspireculture.org.uk/ourlibraries

We hope you're having a great weekend!

29/08/2026

Episode 4 of our I Am A Storyteller podcast is out now! 🎙️

In this latest episode, Annie Warren sits down with storyteller Ling Peng to explore her journey, creative practice, and experiences as part of the I Am A Storyteller project.

A classically trained Erhu musician, Ling combines traditional Chinese music with storytelling to create engaging and inspiring performances 🎵

As part of the project, Ling worked closely with Spectrum WASPS in Mansfield, using storytelling and music to connect with participants and share Chinese culture in an authentic and engaging way.

Find the link to the podcast in the comments 👇💬

All Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED on Monday 31 August for the Bank Holiday 🏖️Ask Inspire will...
27/08/2026

All Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED on Monday 31 August for the Bank Holiday 🏖️

Ask Inspire will close at 4pm on Saturday 29 August and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 September. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen! Check your local library opening times at inspireculture.org.uk/ourlibraries

Have a lovely weekend!

Have you voted for your favourite read yet? 💕To mark the National Year of Reading and Inspire's 10th birthday, Inspire's...
26/08/2026

Have you voted for your favourite read yet? 💕

To mark the National Year of Reading and Inspire's 10th birthday, Inspire's Favourite Reads is a celebration of the books most loved by our readers in the last decade. The list includes some great titles from classics by Thomas Hardy and Daphne Du Maurier, to award-winners Elif Shafak and Susanna Clarke, local offerings by Matt Haig and T. M. Logan, and current favourites like Coleen Hoover and Richard Osman.

Whether you've read one, two, or all thirty - vote for your favourite now to make our top 10 💖 Head to inspireculture.org.uk/favouritereads to cast yours!

26/08/2026

It's here - our brand new adult learning course guide for Autumn 2026 has arrived in libraries! 🥳🥳

Whether you want to enhance your skills, explore a new hobby, or gain a recognised qualification, we've got you covered!
From photography to coding, English and maths, arts & crafts to budgeting, IT skills, cooking and more, there's something for everyone. We've got an amazing range of courses for you to choose from - fihnd something that sparks your interest and start learning something new!

Drop into your local library to pick up a course guide, or go to https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/new-brochures/ to view online!

25/08/2026

is only one day, but we're celebrating Nottinghamshire all month long with a fantastic programme of events in libraries!

Join us for:
📚 Talks with local authors
🏹 Courses on Nottinghamshire's history and folk heroes
🧶 Crafts from Nottinghamshire knitters on exhibition
🛩️ A touring exhibition and talk on local WWII aviation history

Plus, don't miss our special panel event this Thursday at 7pm at West Bridgford Library, as local creatives, writers and educators will explore Inspire's favourite books from the last decade! 🎤

Find out more at inspireculture.org.uk/nottsday

Happy ! 🏹 This Nottinghamshire Day, we're inviting you to help preserve the story of one of our county's most iconic la...
25/08/2026

Happy ! 🏹

This Nottinghamshire Day, we're inviting you to help preserve the story of one of our county's most iconic landmarks, the Major Oak 🌳

We already have more than 100 images of the Major Oak in our collection, and we'd love your help to grow it and keep the memory of this legendary tree alive for future generations 💚

Whether you have a snap from a family day out from recent years or a treasured photograph from years gone by, share them with the Inspire Picture Archive!

📤 Upload your photographs at: inspireculture.org.uk/IPA 📸

To view our Major Oak image collection, head to the comments 👇

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The Crescent, Bilsthorpe
Newark
NG228QX

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Wednesday 9:30am - 1pm
Friday 1:30pm - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm

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