Inspire
Inspire Board Elections 2025
We have a place for THREE Community Members to join the Inspire Board.
Published on 9th June 2025
Reading & Libraries
Inspire libraries celebrate Libraries Change Lives Week and the role of libraries in sustaining economic growth
Libraries Change Lives Week an awareness campaign run by CILIP, the Library and Information Association runs from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June. This year’s focus is celebrating how libraries help build a better, fairer economy.
Published on 2nd June 2025
Be Inspired
Call for new Café provider for Worksop Library
Worksop Library is searching for a new provider to enhance the library with the provision of refreshments and catering to library customers and members of the public.
Published on 29th May 2025
Inspire
Finalists announced for Inspire Awards 2023-25
Inspire Awards - celebrating the best of learning, creativity, innovation, service and excellence from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023.
Published on 29th May 2025
Inspire
Carers Week at Inspire
Carers Week at Inspire
Published on 29th May 2025
Adult Learning
Coming soon - a brand-new booking system for Inspire Learning courses
Our new system will make it quicker and easier for you to book our learning courses!
Published on 26th May 2025
Heritage
Nostalgia, quills, and virtual thrills: Inspire's Hands on Heritage Day success
Hands on Heritage Day returned to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 17 May, drawing a total of 650 history lovers, families, and curious minds for a vibrant celebration of Nottinghamshire’s past
Published on 21st May 2025
Adult Learning
Learn local and go far with IT and Digital Skills courses for all abilities on your doorstep!
Inspire Learning offer wide variety of IT and Digital Skills courses across Nottinghamshire and online!
Published on 16th May 2025
What's On
Free virtual reality tour visits Nottinghamshire Libraries
Digital Spaces is an ambitious new programme delivering an array of digital experiences in Mansfield, Worksop, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Beeston – starting with one of two awe-inspiring virtual reality tours.
Published on 13th May 2025
Heritage
Inspire's annual Hands on Heritage day returns to Mansfield Central Library
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s annual heritage celebration, returning to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 17 May, 10am – 2pm. This will be the 12th year that Mansfield Central Library has hosted the event, and promises a range of activities & attractions for all the family to enjoy.
Published on 13th May 2025
Arts & Culture
FREE live music and refreshments at Songs and Scones’ Hucknall debut
Inspire, who run libraries of behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, invite local residents to enjoy an uplifting afternoon of music, conversation and a scone at Hucknall Library, as part of their new Songs and Scones events series... and the first session is completely free!
Published on 12th May 2025
What's On
VE Day celebrations spark inspiration at Nottinghamshire Archives and libraries
Inspire, who run libraries and archives on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, is proud to present a series of special events and activities to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this May.
Published on 9th May 2025
Reading & Libraries
Explore gardening, hope and healing with food writer Kathy Slack at West Bridgford Library
This spring, Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a touring display from the British Library, arrives in Nottinghamshire. As part of the season’s events, Inspire are thrilled to welcome food writer Kathy Slack to West Bridgford Library on Wednesday 7 May at 7pm.
Published on 2nd May 2025
Reading & Libraries
More opportunities to be inspired at West Bridgford Library
Following a review at West Bridgford Library, we are pleased to announce that opening hours will be extended as of Monday 28 April 2025.
Published on 25th April 2025
Adult Learning
Inspire Learning more than measures up against the National Achievement Rate
The numbers are in - Inspire Learning gets amazing results!
Published on 21st April 2025
