Adult Learning
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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
Arts & Culture
Free Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition from the British Library will tour Inspire Libraries from this Spring
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening will be a free display touring Mansfield Central, Beeston and Kirkby-in-Ashfield Libraries from April this year, exploring the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.
Published on 16th April 2025
Inspire
Prioritise wellbeing and community this May with Inspire
Join us as we celebrate connection and community as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Dementia Action Week and Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
Published on 16th April 2025
Inspire
Mass Observation Day 12th May
In 2025 the Mass Observation Archive will be repeating its national call for day diaries, capturing the everyday lives, thoughts and feelings of people across the UK.
Published on 15th April 2025
Inspire
Inspired Customer service recognised again
Inspire is proud to pass their annual quality mark touchpoint into customer services, processes and standards.
Published on 14th April 2025
Arts & Culture
Get Healthier, Happier, Connected and Creative in Hucknall and Retford Libraries
Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries will begin a new programme to support the health and wellbeing of older people and people experiencing memory loss in two areas of the county, through a two-year programme of monthly music, visual arts, and ageing well interventions.
Published on 9th April 2025
Arts & Culture
First Catapult Dance Festival Success for Inspire Youth Arts
Inspire Youth Arts were delighted to work in partnership with Next Door Dance, with support from Captivate, to deliver the first Catapult Dance Festival 2025.
Published on 7th April 2025
What's On
Digital Spaces comes to Nottinghamshire libraries
Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, who manage libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, are one of nine library services in England to take part in an innovative collaboration to enhance digital engagement and accessibility in libraries.
Published on 3rd April 2025
