Did you know ? We've been bringing you culture, learning and libraries since 2016. Find out more about 10 years of Inspire.
Reading & Libraries
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
Have your say and help us make Inspire even more inclusive for everyone!
Published on 14th September 2026
College (16-24)
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Published on 20th August 2026
Adult Learning
And it's packed with fabulous new courses for you to book for autumn!
Published on 17th August 2026
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
Congratulations to our students, who achieved a 100% pass rate!
Published on 29th July 2026
Reading & Libraries
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
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: 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
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
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 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
Be Inspired
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
Inspire
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries is proud to be recognised once again as a Carer-Friendly organisation by Nottinghamshire Carers Association for Supporting Unpaid Carers.
Published on 11th February 2026
Be Inspired
Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries has ranked 49th in the National Centre for Diversity’s top 100 inclusive UK employers index 2025.
Published on 10th December 2025
Reading & Libraries
Take a moment to slow down and settle in to hear award-winning poet Liz Berry read from her work in…
Reading & Libraries
Discover the experiences of six Caribbean gardeners of the Windrush generation and their legacy at …
Reading & Libraries
Inspire Poetry Festival returns to libraries across Nottinghamshire this autumn, from Thursday 24 S…
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