Reading & Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge 2025: 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 23rd June 2025
Arts & Culture
Inspire Libraries staff shortlisted for Libraries Connected Award 2025!
Librarians Sarah Baker and Libraries Support Officer, Charlotte Strong have been recognised in this years’ Libraries Connected Awards for their inspiring work on the 2024 Care Squares Knitting Challenge.
Published on 12th March 2025
What's On
Celebrate community and creativity at Inspire’s Christmas markets 2024
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
Recent changes to your library service
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
Reading & Libraries
Make it a marvellous summer of fun in Notts libraries
For families the summer break may bring feelings of excitement and promise, but with it the overwhelm at keeping little ones occupied all summer long. Inspire have the solution, with hundreds of activities taking place in libraries across the county providing interest for all ages!
Published on 18th July 2024
Reading & Libraries
Newark Library to reopen in July after closing for essential maintenance work
Newark Library is set to reopen on Thursday 25 July 2024, after it closed in January to complete essential maintenance works to its heating and cooling systems.
Published on 8th July 2024
Reading & Libraries
The joy of libraries lives on for Nottinghamshire's younger generations
This World Book Day, Inspire invite you to share in their success as they debut impressive data on a year of inspiring Nottinghamshire’s youngest residents to get reading.
Published on 4th March 2024
What's On
Support small businesses and shop local at Inspire libraries’ Christmas markets
Following last year’s success, Inspire libraries’ Christmas markets are returning at four libraries around the county. Shoppers can enjoy handmade gifts, baked goods and more as we welcome the festive season.
Published on 7th November 2023
Reading & Libraries
Join celebrations fit for a King with Inspire Libraries
Come along to libraries across the county to take part in exciting family crafts, coffee mornings and our new project funded by Arts Council England, Cultivate For The Coronation. Plus, we launch a selection of new micro-volunteering roles!
Published on 27th April 2023
Reading & Libraries
Free Libraries Multiply Pounds of Value for Nottinghamshire
According to a recent study released by the Suffolk Libraries charity, which provides library services across Suffolk, the public library system has been found to deliver significant social benefits to people per pound of funding.
Published on 16th February 2023
Arts & Culture
Big Winners at The Big Draw
Inspire Libraries, Nottinghamshire has won the Community, Participatory and Libraries Award at The Big Draw Festival Awards 2020 & 2021
Published on 19th January 2023
Reading & Libraries
40th Anniversary of the Opening of Mansfield Central Library
28th July marks the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Mansfield Central Library by Queen Elizabeth II
Published on 26th July 2017
