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Christmas Markets 2023
Browse handmade gifts, enjoy indulgent baked goods, and fill up on festive cheer at our library Christmas Markets.
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It's time to get into the festive spirit with us as we bring you a whole host of Christmas-themed activities and events at your local library.
Support local businesses and pick up the perfect handmade gift at our Christmas Markets, or make your own handmade gifts on one of our Christmas craft courses. Then come along to fun events for all the family with Santa Storytimes, Christmas Coffee Mornings, and more to get even the family Scrooge in the Christmas spirit.
From Christmas crafts to spectacular carol concerts, we've got it all on this Christmas - find out more below!
Important closure information:
All Nottinghamshire libraries and archives will close for the Christmas period on Saturday 23 December 2023, and reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Ask Inspire will close at 4pm on Saturday 23 December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2 January.
Education Library Service will close at 6pm on Thursday 22 December and reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday 2 January.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.
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Browse handmade gifts, enjoy indulgent baked goods, and fill up on festive cheer at our library Christmas Markets.
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Join us in person at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham or online at our virtual Inspire Concert Hall as we celebrate the start of the festive period with this showcase of amazing musical performances.
Check out the festive fun in our libraries this Christmas...
Reading & Libraries
Explore our collection of Christmas books for Children (and all ages). Click on the book covers to find the books on our online catalogue.
Reading & Libraries
From Dickens to The Naughty List, passing by mouth-watering recipe books and Christmas Carols galore. Books to bring out the festive spirit even in the grinchest of us.
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Celebrate Christmas with us at Beeston Library on the 2nd December for a Festive Family Fun Day! We have a fabulous day planned with a variety of activities for the whole family.
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Enjoy handmade gifts, unique pieces and delicious treats at this year's Christmas event held at Blidworth Library.
Arts & Culture
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas
Arts & Culture
Get ready for the holiday season with Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, who lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company.
Adult Learning
Get crafty this Christmas with courses that'll knock your stockings off! Embrace the festive season with our FREE and low-cost courses which will inspire you to create charming handmade gifts and decorations.
Inspire
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas magic at the Buttermarket!