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We're part of Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries who run the library service on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Inspire reserves the right to remove any contributions that are not civil, tasteful and relevant or messages which are unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, obscene, profane, sexually oriented or racially offensive.

There’s still time to discover the books everyone’s been talking about… 📚✨Before the Inspire’s Favourite Reads shortlist...
18/06/2026

There’s still time to discover the books everyone’s been talking about… 📚✨

Before the Inspire’s Favourite Reads shortlist is unveiled this Saturday (just in time for Lowdham Book Festival!) why not explore the longlist and see how many you’ve read? 👀

Created from titles recommended by our staff and books that have been especially loved by readers across our libraries, the longlist is packed with favourites across every genre. From modern classics like The Midnight Library and Girl, Woman, Other, to gripping crime with The Thursday Murder Club, sweeping historical fiction including Hamnet, imaginative escapes like Project Hail Mary, and unforgettable non-fiction such as Becoming – there’s something for every kind of reader.

Will your favourites make the shortlist? 👀
Browse the longlist, borrow a title and join the conversation before the big reveal this Saturday! Head to inspireculture.org.uk/favouritereads now to see the list 📖

Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is landing in Nottinghamshire libraries very soon! 🤩📖From Saturday 4 Jul...
18/06/2026

Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is landing in Nottinghamshire libraries very soon! 🤩📖

From Saturday 4 July, children aged 4–11 can join the challenge for FREE at their local Inspire library and set off on a summer filled with stories, surprises and fun.

Here’s how the challenge works:
🎟️ Sign up for FREE and collect your starter pack
⭐ Help your little one set their own reading goals
📚 Help choose books they actually want to read (stories, comics, facts, jokes, poetry - it all counts!)
🎉 Collect stickers and rewards along the way
🏅 Complete 6 reading goals to earn a medal and certificate!

This year's theme Read to the Beat encourages readers to explore music and sound too - which means our talking books and eAudio could be the perfect playlist to your summer adventures. Whether your child already loves books or just needs a little summer motivation, the Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is all about making reading fun, building confidence and keeping young minds inspired over the holidays.

Find out more about the challenge at inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge ☀️

Here are the brilliant builds from our last Lego Club! Join us again 1-3PM this Saturday 20th June for a brand new theme...
18/06/2026

Here are the brilliant builds from our last Lego Club! Join us again 1-3PM this Saturday 20th June for a brand new theme and lots more fun! ❤️

Save the date! 💌Thursday 23rd July 10.30am-12.30pm join us for an Inspire Learning open day! 📕Join us for sample courses...
16/06/2026

Save the date! 💌

Thursday 23rd July 10.30am-12.30pm join us for an Inspire Learning open day! 📕

Join us for sample courses, opportunities to meet tutors and explore volunteering. There will of course, be free refreshment and fun activities to get involved with! ❤️

Some brand new Young Adult books in stock! 💜
15/06/2026

Some brand new Young Adult books in stock! 💜

Treat yourself to a bookish night out 😘Grab the girls and come along to our romantasy evening with author Abbie Eaton at...
15/06/2026

Treat yourself to a bookish night out 😘

Grab the girls and come along to our romantasy evening with author Abbie Eaton at Beeston Library! Get the lowdown on her bestselling Dragonhart series, the inspiration behind it, and the rise of romantasy. Enjoy all this with a drink in hand from our well-stocked library bar 🍷

Plus, each ticket includes a FREE 100-page notepad, perfect for jotting down Abbie's recommendations on the night!

📅 Thursday 2 July, 7pm
📍 Beeston Library

What's stopping you? Tickets just £5: https://bit.ly/3Qlr53M

We've got some beautiful new stationary in our library gift shop! 💗Discover more perfect gift ideas, located in our libr...
14/06/2026

We've got some beautiful new stationary in our library gift shop! 💗

Discover more perfect gift ideas, located in our library entrance!

Some new stories for younger readers! 🧚‍♀️Find more in our 'Y' section in our children's library!
13/06/2026

Some new stories for younger readers! 🧚‍♀️

Find more in our 'Y' section in our children's library!

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

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