Arts & Culture
Jazz Live at the Libraries celebrates 15 years!
Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries celebrates 15 years of bringing world-class jazz to Nottinghamshire communities.
Published on 10th July 2026
Services for Schools
InspiREAD Book Awards 2026 Winners Announced!
After four months of reading and close to 3000 votes, school pupils and library users across the county have crowned this year’s InspiREAD Book Award winners!
Published on 7th July 2026
What's On
Inspire Youth Arts presents Next Up – a music showcase of the best up-and-coming young artists from Nottinghamshire
Inspire Youth Arts will present their biggest event of the year on Sunday 28 June 12pm – 5pm at Binks Yard in Nottingham. Tickets are free – a ticket is required for entry.
Published on 17th June 2026
Heritage
Inspire gets Hands On with Heritage in 2026!
Hands On Heritage Day returned to Mansfield Library on Saturday 16 May, bringing a variety of fun and free activities from heritage groups and organisations from across the county.
Published on 9th June 2026
Reading & Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Resources for Schools
The UK’s biggest annual reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4 to 11 returns to Inspire libraries this summer.
Published on 9th June 2026
Inspire
Carers Week and Loneliness Awareness Week at Inspire
Carers Week at Inspire
Published on 4th June 2026
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts Dance Development Project to represent East Midlands at U.Dance National Festival
Inspire Youth Arts Dance Development Project have been selected to represent the East Midlands at U.Dance National Festival in Glasgow from 3 - 5 July 2026.
Published on 28th May 2026
Be Inspired
New board member announced
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new board member, Ruth Hyde.
Published on 18th May 2026
Heritage
Inspire's annual Hands on Heritage day returns to Mansfield Central Library for 2026
The annual celebration returns to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 16 May. Now in its thirteenth year at Mansfield Central Library, the event brings together heritage groups and organisations from across Nottinghamshire for a day of free activities celebrating the county’s rich history.
Published on 14th May 2026
Services for Schools
Celebrating 10 years of the National Youth Choir and Inspire Music partnership in Nottinghamshire
National Youth Choir and Inspire Music, the Nottinghamshire Music Hub, celebrate 10 years of fruitful partnership in 2026.
Published on 13th May 2026
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts celebrates second Catapult Dance Festival
Inspire Youth Arts were delighted to work in partnership with Next Door Dance for a second year running, to deliver Catapult Dance Festival 2026 on Wednesday 22 April at Mansfield Palace Theatre.
Published on 6th May 2026
Inspire
Be Inspired at The County Show
Join the Inspire team at the County Show on Saturday 9 May at Newark Showground!
Published on 23rd April 2026
What's On
Musicians' Collective, at Newark Buttermarket
Join us weekly during term time at Inspire Newark Buttermarket for music events and happenings organised by experienced Inspire Music tutors.
Published on 20th April 2026
Inspire
Inspire celebrates 10 years of Culture, Learning & Libraries across Nottinghamshire
Inspire: Culture, Learning & Libraries is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2026, marking a decade of delivering award winning cultural and learning opportunities to communities across Nottinghamshire.
Published on 31st March 2026
Reading & Libraries
Nottinghamshire Goes ‘All In’ for Reading This Spring
A new season of author events, activities and celebrations have been announced by Inspire to mark the National Year of Reading.
Published on 31st March 2026
