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
Inspire
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
Inspire
Inspire Reaccredited with Carer-Friendly Quality Mark
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 is named in top 100 inclusive UK employers index
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
Nottinghamshire Libraries achieves highest rating in new accreditation scheme
Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, who deliver libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, join the new Libraries Development Framework, having been judged to have ‘strongly met’ the requirements.
Published on 8th December 2025
What's On
Your Guide to What's On: December - March 2026
Your winter What's On brochure is here! Pick up a copy from your local library or Nottinghamshire Archives from 17 November, or view and download online.
Published on 5th November 2025
Reading & Libraries
Friendships blossom in Nottinghamshire Libraries this Befriending Week
Inspire, who run Nottinghamshire Libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, are proud to be highlighting their work to combat isolation and loneliness this Befriending Week (1-7 November).
Published on 30th October 2025
Inspire
Inspire Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements Across Nottinghamshire
All the winners from a fantastic night!
Published on 19th September 2025
Inspire
Inspire Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements Across Nottinghamshire
Winners of the 2023–25 Inspire Awards were revealed last night at a glittering ceremony held at Mansfield Central Library.
Published on 17th September 2025
What's On
Nottinghamshire libraries present a week of wonderful words at the Inspire Poetry Festival 2025
Inspire, who run Nottinghamshire Libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, has recently announced the line-up for this year’s Inspire Poetry Festival.
Published on 12th September 2025
Be Inspired
Call for new Café provider for Mansfield Central Library
Mansfield Central 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 4th September 2025
Adult Learning
Step into autumn with brand new courses from Inspire Adult Learning!
Our autumn term courses are ready to book now!
Published on 25th August 2025
Inspire
Nottinghamshire Day 2025 with Inspire
Celebrate our county's rich history and culture this Nottinghamshire Day with craft workshops, exhibitions, heritage courses and more.
Published on 8th August 2025
Reading & Libraries
The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge is blooming in all Inspire Libraries!
Children invited to dig into brilliant books for this year's challenge!
Published on 17th July 2025
What's On
Your Guide to What's On: August - November 2025
Your August – November 2025 What’s On Guide has arrived! Pick up a copy from your local library or Nottinghamshire Archives from 21 July, or view and download online.
Published on 10th July 2025
