Inspire West Bridgford Library

Inspire West Bridgford Library Welcome to West Bridgford Library! The views expressed by members of the public do not represent the views of and are not endorsed by Inspire.

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.

16/09/2026

The last episode of our I Am A Storyteller podcast is out now! 🎙️

In episode 5, Annie Warren chats with Michelle Dunstan and Lucie Davis, two members of Inspire’s Libraries and Culture Team who worked on the project.

Michelle and Lucy reflect on the I Am A Creator journey, exploring how the project has evolved from its beginnings as I Am A Writer into a creative programme celebrating a variety of art and media forms, while building lasting relationships with community groups and artists year after year.

Find the link to the podcast in the comments 👇💬

Calling all local makers, artists, bakers and small businesses! 🎁 Our much-loved Christmas Markets in Inspire Libraries ...
16/09/2026

Calling all local makers, artists, bakers and small businesses! 🎁 Our much-loved Christmas Markets in Inspire Libraries are back for 2026, and applications are OPEN NOW!

It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your products, meet new customers and be part of your local community this Christmas. Whether you're a local maker just getting started, or a market pro with a small business you think we'll love - come and join us!

With low stall fees and dates in friendly libraries across Nottinghamshire, our markets are a great place to grow your business and start your journey 💕 Find out more and apply at inspireculture.org.uk/Markets 🎅🎁

Poetry for parents with award-winning poet Liz Berry 🍼📖Bring your baby (pre-walkers and pre-talkers) for a gentle hour o...
16/09/2026

Poetry for parents with award-winning poet Liz Berry 🍼📖

Bring your baby (pre-walkers and pre-talkers) for a gentle hour of grown-up poetry. Slow down and settle in to hear Liz read from her work in a special event for National Poetry Day. This relaxed event is designed for new parents with poems for them, rather than nursery rhymes for the little ones!

📆 Thursday 1 October, 10:30am
📍 Inspire West Bridgford Library
🎟️ £5 | Booking advised: https://bit.ly/46csBtC

We had such a fabulous time yesterday celebrating the launch of Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson with a very special S...
16/09/2026

We had such a fabulous time yesterday celebrating the launch of Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson with a very special Storytime!
Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🤎

Bi-lingual volunteers wanted! 🔊We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help review translated library ...
15/09/2026

Bi-lingual volunteers wanted! 🔊

We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help review translated library information. We've translated the documents covering our library joining procedures and how to use our computer & printing facilities, and are looking for bi-lingual speakers to check them for accuracy and clarity.

We're looking for speakers of any of the following languages:
❄️ Romanian
🌵 Lithuanian
🍒 Punjabi (Gurmukhi)
🍨 Arabic
🌻Latvian
🪐Russian
🐠Urdu

By volunteering for this role, you'll help make our library services more accessible and welcoming for people who speak different languages in our communities, and help ensure that important info is easy to understand and culturally appropriate.

This role can be carried out from home or wherever is best for you.

If you'd like to find out more, check out our website: https://inspireculture.volunteermakers.org/get-involved/hour-or-two/inspiretranslationverifiervolunteer/419/

Horsey horsey is on his way! 🤣Join him and other library favourites at our weekly Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions!Ticket...
15/09/2026

Horsey horsey is on his way! 🤣

Join him and other library favourites at our weekly Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions!

Tickets handed out 15 minutes before each session!

📅Tuesdays 10-10:30am
📅Fridays 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am

Your headliner is... Paul Farley! 👏Paul is an award-winning poet, broadcaster and Fellow of the Royal Society of Liter...
15/09/2026

Your headliner is... Paul Farley! 👏

Paul is an award-winning poet, broadcaster and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. His latest collection, When It Rained for a Million Years, was shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. His work has also won the Whitbread Poetry Prize and Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year.
Join Paul in conversation with Clare Brown, Director of Bromley House Library, as he shares his desert island poems, followed by a reading from his award-winning work.

📍 Inspire West Bridgford Library
🎟️ £10 | Booking advised
Book your ticket here! 👉 https://bit.ly/4xW2cMd
This is an adult event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

We've still got tons of adult learning courses coming up this autumn for you to try - which will you pick?! 🍂 🍁 🤩Have a ...
15/09/2026

We've still got tons of adult learning courses coming up this autumn for you to try - which will you pick?! 🍂 🍁 🤩

Have a browse through our course guide online, or pick up a copy in your local library to see everything on offer. From tasty cooking classes to arts and crafts, languages, music, local history, science, maths and more, we've got something for everyone.

There's plenty of time left to find something you love - browse and book online here: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/new-brochures/

We're hiring a new principal archivist 🎉Nottinghamshire Archives are seeking a Principal Archivist to lead in the delive...
14/09/2026

We're hiring a new principal archivist 🎉

Nottinghamshire Archives are seeking a Principal Archivist to lead in the delivery of all aspects of collections development and management in order to enable the service to manage its collections efficiently and effectively, ensuring that they are fully accessible to customers, in line with recognised accreditation and statutory standards.

Working 37 hours per week including Saturdays (by rota) and occasional evening working, the postholder will be based at Nottinghamshire Archives in Nottingham. The ability to travel across the county by your own means is essential.

Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4yCDelv
Closing date Friday 9 October

Address

Bridgford Road
West Bridgford
NG26AT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441623677200

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