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What's On
Your winter What’s On Guide for December 2026 – March 2027 has arrived! Pick up a copy from your local library or Nottinghamshire Archives from 16 November, or view and download online.
Published on 9th November 2026
Adult Learning
We're backing Get the Nation Learning Week, 2-6 November 2026
Published on 27th October 2026
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
Reading & Libraries
Join leading crime novelist, Martin Edwards for an afternoon on the achievements and legacy of Agat…
Reading & Libraries
Are you ready for a musical adventure that spans the globe?
Reading & Libraries
Warsop Library celebrated the 70th anniversary of its opening on Tuesday 27 October with a special …
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