Heritage
Discover an Inspiring Career at Nottinghamshire Archives
Nottinghamshire Archives are delighted to announce they have been awarded funding from the Discover! Creative Careers programme .
Published on 20th November 2025
Reading & Libraries
Inspire's Worksop Library became a Fun Palace 2025!
On Saturday 4 October Worksop Library hosted it's eighth Fun Palace event, with FREE drop-in activities designed to encourage people of all ages to engage with arts, science and culture.
Published on 19th November 2025
What's On
Celebrate community and creativity at Inspire’s Christmas markets 2025
Inspire libraries’ Christmas markets are returning for a fourth year, with lots of festive fun in store for adults and families alike. Marketgoers can expect stalls from local makers, children’s crafts on offer, baked goods and even visits from Santa at selected libraries.
Published on 13th November 2025
Arts & Culture
Able Orchestra 360: Talented young people celebrate music and art at brand-new performance event.
Performers from Able Orchestra showcase a fresh wave of new music and stunning visuals to live and online audiences.
Published on 11th November 2025
What's On
Your Guide to What's On: December - March 2026
Your winter What's On brochure is here! Pick up a copy from your local library or Nottinghamshire Archives from 17 November, or view and download online.
Published on 5th November 2025
Reading & Libraries
Friendships blossom in Nottinghamshire Libraries this Befriending Week
Inspire, who run Nottinghamshire Libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, are proud to be highlighting their work to combat isolation and loneliness this Befriending Week (1-7 November).
Published on 30th October 2025
What's On
Inspire's Worksop Library to become a fun palace for the day!
This autumn, Worksop Library will host its eighth Fun Palace event, with FREE drop-in activities designed to encourage people of all ages to engage with arts, science and culture. Join in the fun on Saturday 4 October between 10am - 3pm.
Published on 29th September 2025
Services for Schools
Red Hot Band are recruiting!
The Red Hot Swing Band: are recruiting year7+ musicians!
Published on 26th September 2025
Services for Schools
Music Mark of Recognition 2025-26
New Music Mark of Recognition scheme for maintained and academy schools this academic year.
Published on 22nd September 2025
Inspire
Inspire Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements Across Nottinghamshire
All the winners from a fantastic night!
Published on 19th September 2025
Services for Schools
Meet our new Service Manager at the Education Library Service!
This month, we have been delighted to welcome Shamara Sadler into the role of Service Manager for the Education Library Service (ELS).
Published on 18th September 2025
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts’ Tappin’ In adventure culminates with a red-carpet film premiere
Tappin’ In 2025, the hugely impactful mass participation project, will culminate in a red-carpet film premiere celebrating the tap adventure of 77 participants in a special screening at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham, on Saturday 20 September.
Published on 16th September 2025
What's On
Nottinghamshire libraries present a week of wonderful words at the Inspire Poetry Festival 2025
Inspire, who run Nottinghamshire Libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, has recently announced the line-up for this year’s Inspire Poetry Festival.
Published on 12th September 2025
Arts & Culture
Inspire continues second branch of its I Am A Creator community programme with launch of I Am An Artist Publication and Podcast
Launching in libraries this month, Inspire’s latest ‘I Am An Artist’ publication celebrates the second stage of its groundbreaking ‘I Am A Creator’ cultural programme.
Published on 11th September 2025
Arts & Culture
Community crafters wrap up West Bridgford Library in woolly scarves!
Crafters across Nottinghamshire have come together to create hundreds of knitted and crocheted scarves as part of Inspire’s 2025 Charity Knitting Challenge, Wrapped!
Published on 8th September 2025
