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
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
Be Inspired
Inspire launches survey in commitment to inclusion and accessibility
Have your say and help us make Inspire even more inclusive for everyone!
Published on 14th September 2026
College (16-24)
Amazing success for Inspire College as GCSE students collect their resit results
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Published on 20th August 2026
Adult Learning
Our Autumn Term Adult Learning Course Guide is Here!
And it's packed with fabulous new courses for you to book for autumn!
Published on 17th August 2026
Inspire
Nottinghamshire Day 2026 with Inspire
Celebrate our county's rich history and culture this Nottinghamshire Day with craft workshops, exhibitions, heritage courses and more.
Published on 6th August 2026
Adult Learning
Celebrating the Access to Higher Education Class of 2026
Congratulations to our students, who achieved a 100% pass rate!
Published on 29th July 2026
Reading & Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge 2026: 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 9th June 2026
Be Inspired
New board member announced
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new board member, Ruth Hyde.
Published on 18th May 2026
Inspire
Inspire celebrates 10 years of Culture, Learning & Libraries across Nottinghamshire
Inspire: Culture, Learning & Libraries is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2026, marking a decade of delivering award winning cultural and learning opportunities to communities across Nottinghamshire.
Published on 31st March 2026
Reading & Libraries
Nottinghamshire Goes ‘All In’ for Reading This Spring
A new season of author events, activities and celebrations have been announced by Inspire to mark the National Year of Reading.
Published on 31st March 2026
Arts & Culture
Nottinghamshire cultural professional shortlisted for prestigious national award
A Nottinghamshire cultural professional has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award that celebrates the achievements of library workers.
Published on 12th March 2026
What's On
Your Guide to What’s On: April – July 2026
Your spring What’s On Guide for April – July 2026 has arrived! Pick up a copy from your local library or Nottinghamshire Archives from 16 March, or view and download online.
Published on 11th March 2026
Heritage
Then and Now: Heritage Project Inspires Communities in Hucknall, Skegby and Selston
Join Inspire as we bring Ashfield's history to life and explore and reimagine images of the past
Published on 3rd March 2026
Be Inspired
Inspire achieves National Diversity Silver Award
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries has once again been recognised for its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and has been successful in its re-accreditation of the Investors in Diversity (IiD) Silver Award from the National Centre for Diversity (NCD).
Published on 2nd March 2026
