Inspire Sutton-in-Ashfield Library

Inspire Sutton-in-Ashfield Library Welcome to Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, part of Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries.

Discover how to “paint” with wool by creating textured, colourful pictures using 2D needle felting techniques on our Nee...
06/06/2026

Discover how to “paint” with wool by creating textured, colourful pictures using 2D needle felting techniques on our Needle Felting for Beginners 2D Picture-Based course.

Working on a flat fabric surface, you’ll learn how to build up your design with layers of wool fibres, blending colours and shaping forms to create expressive artwork.

This course is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to expand their 3D needle felting.

📆4 - 25 July 2026
⏰1pm - 3pm
📍High Pavement Learning Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Book your place today;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/needle-felting-for-beginners-2d-picture-based-1284/

Drum roll please... 🥁 We're carrying on this Volunteers' Week with our amazing Jackie! ✨Jackie has been volunteering wit...
06/06/2026

Drum roll please... 🥁 We're carrying on this Volunteers' Week with our amazing Jackie! ✨

Jackie has been volunteering with us at Sutton-in-Ashfield library for 12 years! 🫨 Most recently she's been helping out with Places of Welcome, so you'll also have no doubt seen her on Friday's with Ann in our cafe area. ☕

After retiring Jackie saw an advert for a local history volunteer and decided to give it a go. If you've ever accessed any of our heritage resources there's a high chance that Jackie had a hand in organising them. Pop up to the second floor on your next visit to check out the local history section.🗞️

Now that she's transitioned into her Places of Welcome role her favourite thing about volunteering with us is having the chance to meet new people and simply being kept busy. A big big thank you goes to Jackie for all the time and help she's given.😊

It's that time again for our Children's Book Club meeting! 🤩Pop down to Sutton Library to play games, have fun, and chat...
06/06/2026

It's that time again for our Children's Book Club meeting! 🤩

Pop down to Sutton Library to play games, have fun, and chat a little bit about books! 📚

Open to all children aged 8-11 years. We can't wait to see you there! 😄

📆Tuesday 9th June
⏰4pm-5pm
📍Sutton-in-Ashfield Library

Would you like to learn the basics of 3D needle felting and create objects using wool roving and a special felting needl...
06/06/2026

Would you like to learn the basics of 3D needle felting and create objects using wool roving and a special felting needle?

We have a new course starting soon - Needle Felting for Beginners 3D.

You’ll start by learning how to use felting needles, wool roving, and foam pads safely and effectively. You’ll practise making basic shapes like spheres and cylinders, then combine them to create a small 3D animal, before going on to creating a needle felted bird!

📆4 - 25 July 2026
⏰10am - 12pm
📍High Pavement Learning Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Follow the link to book your place today;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/needle-felting-for-beginners-3d-1282/

Libraries Change Lives week has reminded us again just how valuable our services are to people in the community 💕 From R...
05/06/2026

Libraries Change Lives week has reminded us again just how valuable our services are to people in the community 💕

From Retford to East Leake, Huthwaite to Balderton, libraries up and down our county have been sharing the best parts of themselves in a bid to spread the love. Lots of our libraries hosted author events this week including West Bridgford and Worksop libraries. Some shared stories with families and got crafty afterwards, and others took us on a virtual tour of their buildings! Let us know if you explored your local library this week 💬

Did you know that an estimated 15.6 million adults in the UK are library members? Share your local library with someone you care about and help us give communities an even bigger boost this 📚 Join online for FREE at inspireculture.org.uk/join


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Are you an adult planning to take GCSE Mathematics this September, but want to feel completely confident before day one?...
05/06/2026

Are you an adult planning to take GCSE Mathematics this September, but want to feel completely confident before day one? 🤔

Enrol now for the FREE Inspire Learning Pre-GCSE Algebra course, and boost your skills in preparation to begin the GCSE course! 🤩

Our targeted, 5-week online course, led by our friendly and supportive tutors, is specifically designed to bridge the gap between Functional Skills and the full GCSE curriculum.

Because Functional Skills qualifications feature minimal algebra, this short programme focuses on building essential algebraic skills up to GCSE Grade 3.

This course is ideal for current Level 2 learners, anyone with a GCSE Grade 3/D, or any student planning to enrol on the full GCSE course in September who wants to brush up on their skills. We also warmly welcome parents and guardians looking to support children in Key Stage 3 or 4 education! 🤗

This FREE online course takes place on Tuesdays, starting from 16 June, 9:30am - 12:30pm.

Find out more or book your spot today at: https://bit.ly/4epnFpZ

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨Daniel Duncan is the illustrator of Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder - one of the amazin...
05/06/2026

InspiREAD 2026 - Meet the nominees! ✨

Daniel Duncan is the illustrator of Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder - one of the amazing books nominated in our Longer Book category ⚽

Daniel predominantly uses pencil accompanied by digital illustration techniques in his work. He loves football as much as he loves drawing, so illustrating a book with football as a big theme was really fun!

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

Have you admired English paper-pieced quilts and thought you could never master the technique? Why not join our Patchwo...
05/06/2026

Have you admired English paper-pieced quilts and thought you could never master the technique? Why not join our Patchwork - English Paper Piecing course?

Over the course we look at historical patchwork examples and the link to prison reform, whilst developing your own stitching skills and the use of colour, shape design/structure.

📆4 - 25 July 2026
⏰1pm - 3pm
📍High Pavement Learning Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Book your place today;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/patchwork-english-paper-piecing-1288/

Would you like to learn how to make lace? Why not join our Needle Lace - An Introduction course?Using primarily a needl...
05/06/2026

Would you like to learn how to make lace?

Why not join our Needle Lace - An Introduction course?

Using primarily a needle and thread, you will learn the skills required to create a small motif.
This simple project will also introduce the basic technique of ‘couching’ the outline of your shape (also known as cordonet) and some of the basic stitches.

📆4 - 25 July 2026
⏰10am - 12pm
📍High Pavement Learning Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Book your place today;
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/needle-lace-an-introduction-1286/

If you've ever been into Sutton-in-Ashfield Library on a Friday morning you'll have no doubt seen our lovely Ann! ✨Ann i...
05/06/2026

If you've ever been into Sutton-in-Ashfield Library on a Friday morning you'll have no doubt seen our lovely Ann! ✨

Ann is next in line for a huuuge thank you this Volunteers' Week. 💝 She's been with us for a few years now helping out at our weekly Places of Welcome event. Along with making a banging brew, she makes time for everyone who comes through our doors.

After seeing a the voluntary position advertised Ann thought it'd be something she'd enjoy and decided to apply. We're super grateful that she did! She brings some extra sparkle to Friday's and it's no wonder as her favourite thing about volunteering is meeting you all. 😊

It just so happens Places of Welcome is happening this morning, so pop in and say hello. People will be gathering in the cafe area from 10:30am - 12 noon 🍵🍪

Address

Idlewells Shopping Centre
Sutton In Ashfield
NG171BP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441623677200

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