Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries

07/09/2026

! This month's thrilling pick is 'The Good Father' by Liam McIlvanney—a gripping tale of a child's disappearance filled with secrets and lies! Borrow it for FREE and join our community of readers! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3T1T6yO

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

07/09/2026

Recently, Inspire Learning hosted an Emergency First Aid at Work course for Inspire Staff members! 🩹

The course took place at Inspire Beeston Library , and welcomed staff from across lots of different teams here at Inspire!

The course covered essential life-saving procedures which can be carried out during an emergency, empowering those in attendance to be able to act in stressful situations.

With 2026 being Inspire's 10th year, we're taking every opportunity possible to bring our staff together from across various Inspire services, to strengthen the Inspire community even more so that we can continue to do our best for our customers!

It was really lovely to learn important skills whilst getting to know each other better over CPR techniques and biscuits! 🍪😅

If you're interested in courses which support your health and wellbeing, Inspire Learning has lots of courses starting soon, from Reiki, relaxation and meditation, to creative hobbies to help you unwind!

Browse our upcoming free* and low-cost courses and book your place today at inspireculture.org.uk/HealthandWellbeingCourses

05/09/2026

Join us at Retford Library as we celebrate our local history and heritage as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival 2026! 🤩

Come along to enjoy a FREE Heritage Talk on the subject of Exploring Old Occupations, led by one of our friendly local history librarians🧐

Saturday 12 September | 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Book your free tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Uzilcj

05/09/2026

Grab your musical passport because the Destination: Music family concert is coming to Southwell Library! ✈️🌍

📍Southwell Library - Saturday 19 September, 3.30pm

Join our team of explorers for a high-octane journey across continents! Discover incredible rhythms, rare instruments and secret sounds of our world. Collect stamps in your passport along the way. Once we reach our final destination, it's over to you to try out the instruments and meet the musicians.

For ages 7 - 11 and their grown-ups.

Tickets £4 🎟️ Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/FamilyConcerts

04/09/2026

You're invited to our Connect & Create sessions at Hucknall and Retford Libraries! 🎨✨

Designed specifically for older adults, plus friends, family or carers, Connect & Create is about the joy of making art in a relaxed, sociable setting. You don’t need to have any kind of preexisting artistic ability, just an open mind and the willingness to get stuck in 🖌️

Our professional artists will make sure every session is fun and varied, exploring different themes and techniques over a cuppa and a biscuit 🫖🍪

Does this sound like your cup of tea? Or would a loved one enjoy taking part together?

Find out more: inspireculture.org.uk/ConnectandCreate

The details for our upcoming sessions are below:

📍 Retford Library
📅 Friday 18 September
⏰ 2pm - 4pm

📍 Inspire Hucknall Library
📅 Friday 25 September
⏰ 2pm - 4pm

Book your tickets here for just £3: inspireculture.org.uk/ConnectandCreate

Connect & Create is part of our Healthier Happier Connected Creative programme supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. 🌟

Did you know ? We've been bringing you culture, learning and libraries since 2016. Find out more about 10 years of Inspire.

04/09/2026

Little Creatives workshops are back! 🥳 Our popular monthly workshops for little artists aged 2 - 5 return to libraries from October!🎨

Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun as you explore fascinating materials and take part in stimulating creative activities!💡

Spaces remain for October workshops at:
Mansfield Central Library - Friday 2 October, 11.15am
Retford Library - Saturday 3 October, 11.15am
Newark Library - Tuesday 6 October, 10am or 11.15am
Bingham Library - Thursday 8 October, 10am or 11.15am
Southwell Library - Thursday 8 October, 10am or 11.15am
Sutton-in-Ashfield Library - Friday 9 October, 10am or 11.15am
Hucknall Library - Friday 9 October, 11.15am
Worksop Library - Saturday 10 October, 11.15am
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library - Thursday 15 October, 10am or 11.15am

Book your FREE space at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreatives

04/09/2026

Ever wondered about the story behind Norton Disney's stunning Lancaster Bomber sculpture? 🛩️

Join experts from the Bomber County Gateway Trust as they take you on a fascinating journey through the On Freedom's Wings project from concept to completion. The talk includes the history of the Lancaster Bomber and the WWII airmen the sculpture commemorates, how the project came about, the people behind the scenes, fascinating facts and figures, and what comes next?

🎟️ FREE
📅 Tuesday 22 September | 2pm - 3.30pm
📍 Hucknall Library

Book your place via the link in comments 👇

04/09/2026

Volunteers needed at Worksop Library!

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help with the activities at the Worksop Fun Palace on Saturday 3 October.😍

Would you like to:
⭐Welcome library visitors to the event, hand out leaflets and be a friendly and informative face?
⭐ Floor walk during the event to engage with the public and encourage them to take part?
⭐Look after one or more of the activities during the day?

🙋If this could be the role for you, please speak to a member of staff at Worksop Library for more information or visit inspireculture.volunteermakers.org