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What's On
This spring, visitors can look forward to a fantastic line-up of family-friendly and adult learning opportunities at their local library, all designed to inspire a deeper connection with nature and wellbeing.
Published on 20th February 2025
Inspire
Nominations for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 now open!
Published on 12th February 2025
Adult Learning
Inspire Buttermarket learning centre in the heart of Newark Town centre has been open for over two years and goes from strength to strength.
Published on 4th February 2025
Reading & Libraries
Hucknall Library will reopen on Thursday 30th January after undergoing refurbishment as part of continued improvement works across Nottinghamshire libraries.
Published on 16th January 2025
What's On
Newark Market Place will be transformed into a spectacle of light and flame this spring for the next fantastic town centre event from Newark Cultural Consortium’s programme Newark Creates.
Published on 15th January 2025
Heritage
Delve into the past with the 1921 census, now available to access for free in Inspire buildings.
Published on 7th January 2025
Arts & Culture
Dring and Jude Kirk who attend Inspire Youth Arts’ Singer Songwriter Academy have been invited to perform at Beat The Streets on Sunday 26 January.
Published on 6th January 2025
Adult Learning
Our spring term courses are ready to book now!
Published on 17th December 2024
Reading & Libraries
Inspire Libraries has been awarded a £6k grant by Natural England and Libraries Connected to deliver its new Culture Nature England project.
Published on 16th December 2024
Arts & Culture
Inspire’s Ollerton Library is due to benefit from an Arts Council-funded programme in a project titled Ollerton: Then and Now. It will aim to increase engagement with the area’s heritage, provide inclusive opportunities for all ages, and boost contributions to the Inspire Picture Archive.
Published on 3rd December 2024
Services for Schools
Over 500 young singers from across Nottinghamshire will be lighting up the stage at the Royal Concert Hall this December as An Inspired Christmas Concert returns to Nottingham, promising a jam-packed festive evening full of Christmas tunes and music making.
Published on 27th November 2024
Reading & Libraries
Update on the Café in Mansfield Central Library
Published on 21st November 2024
What's On
Your December 2024 – March 2025 What’s On Guide has arrived!
Published on 14th November 2024
What's On
Inspire libraries’ Christmas markets are returning for a third 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 2024
Reading & Libraries
We've migrated to a new library management system! This is the computer system that our libraries use day-to-day, and it also linked to the online catalogue which you can access with your Inspire library card. Find out how it impacts you and what changes to expect.
Published on 13th November 2024
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