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Reading & Libraries

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library Celebrates its 60th Birthday

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library celebrated the 60th anniversary of its opening on Thursday 1 October, 10.30am – 12pm with a special event.

Published on 29th September 2026

What's On

Inspire's Worksop Library to host a fun palace for the day!

This autumn, Worksop Library will host its ninth 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 3 October.

Published on 28th September 2026

Celebration event with representatives from Inspire, Nottinghamshire County Council, Creative Lives, Trussell and Mansfield Building Society

Arts & Culture

Nottinghamshire crafters stitch hundreds of children’s Story Snugglers together for 10th Inspire Charity Knitting Challenge

#knittingchallenge #charity knitting #inspire knitting challenge #storysnugglers #Nottinghamshire crafters #Knittingcrochet

Published on 24th September 2026

Inspire

Celebrating a decade of Inspire at our AGM 2026

All members are invited to book a free ticket to join us at our 2026 AGM online or in-person at Arnold Library.

Published on 23rd September 2026

Reading & Libraries

Celebrate wonderful words this autumn at the Inspire Poetry Festival

Inspire Poetry Festival returns to libraries across Nottinghamshire this autumn, from Thursday 24 September until Thursday 1 October. A celebration of wonderful words, the festival brings together new and established voices to share their skills through performances, workshops and more.

Published on 17th September 2026

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Be Inspired

Inspire launches survey in commitment to inclusion and accessibility

Have your say and help us make Inspire even more inclusive for everyone!

#Inclusion #Investors in Diversity

Published on 14th September 2026