Inspire
Inspire Board Elections 2025
We have a place for THREE Community Members to join the Inspire Board.
Published on 9th June 2025
Reading & Libraries
Inspire libraries celebrate Libraries Change Lives Week and the role of libraries in sustaining economic growth
Libraries Change Lives Week an awareness campaign run by CILIP, the Library and Information Association runs from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June. This year’s focus is celebrating how libraries help build a better, fairer economy.
Published on 2nd June 2025
Be Inspired
Call for new Café provider for Worksop Library
Worksop Library is searching for a new provider to enhance the library with the provision of refreshments and catering to library customers and members of the public.
Published on 29th May 2025
Inspire
Finalists announced for Inspire Awards 2023-25
Inspire Awards - celebrating the best of learning, creativity, innovation, service and excellence from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023.
Published on 29th May 2025
Heritage
Nostalgia, quills, and virtual thrills: Inspire's Hands on Heritage Day success
Hands on Heritage Day returned to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 17 May, drawing a total of 650 history lovers, families, and curious minds for a vibrant celebration of Nottinghamshire’s past
Published on 21st May 2025
What's On
Free virtual reality tour visits Nottinghamshire Libraries
Digital Spaces is an ambitious new programme delivering an array of digital experiences in Mansfield, Worksop, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Beeston – starting with one of two awe-inspiring virtual reality tours.
Published on 13th May 2025
Heritage
Inspire's annual Hands on Heritage day returns to Mansfield Central Library
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s annual heritage celebration, returning to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 17 May, 10am – 2pm. This will be the 12th year that Mansfield Central Library has hosted the event, and promises a range of activities & attractions for all the family to enjoy.
Published on 13th May 2025
What's On
VE Day celebrations spark inspiration at Nottinghamshire Archives and libraries
Inspire, who run libraries and archives on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, is proud to present a series of special events and activities to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this May.
Published on 9th May 2025
Arts & Culture
Free Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition from the British Library will tour Inspire Libraries from this Spring
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening will be a free display touring Mansfield Central, Beeston and Kirkby-in-Ashfield Libraries from April this year, exploring the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.
Published on 16th April 2025
Inspire
Inspired Customer service recognised again
Inspire is proud to pass their annual quality mark touchpoint into customer services, processes and standards.
Published on 14th April 2025
Inspire
Inspire Board Elections - Call for Nominations 2025
Inspire Community Board Elections 2025 - Call for Nominations
Published on 14th April 2025
What's On
Digital Spaces comes to Nottinghamshire libraries
Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, who manage libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, are one of nine library services in England to take part in an innovative collaboration to enhance digital engagement and accessibility in libraries.
Published on 3rd April 2025
Adult Learning
Sizzling hot courses for summer 2025 from Inspire Adult Learning!
Our summer term courses are ready to book now!
Published on 1st April 2025
Services for Schools
Contribute ideas for unique BBC orchestra concert in Nottingham
The BBC Concert Orchestra will be performing in Nottingham on 10th November 2025, broadcast on national radio. They would like young people from the Nottingham region to help shape a unique concert for Nottingham. Send us your ideas!
Published on 7th March 2025
What's On
Your Guide to What's On this Spring
Your new What's On brochure covering April - July 2025 has arrived!
Published on 3rd March 2025
