One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Friday 23 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
From Wednesday 21 October until Wednesday 28 October it's Green Libraries Week, and this year we are continuing to participate and celebrate with libraries across the UK focused on climate facts for a greener future.
Inspiring green values
Inspire are committed to sustainability and protecting our environment. We aim to reduce our, and your, environmental impact in our libraries and beyond.
Have you thought about litter picking?
Litter picking can help you feel good, whilst also looking after your local environment.
If you're interested in getting involved, contact your local council via the information provided below from Walk Notts.
What's happening in your local library during Green Libraries Week
Take part in eco-friendly activities for Green Libraries Week - celebrating all the things we do at Inspire, and you can do at home, to look after our planet.
The activities below include a Recycling Roadshow visit from Veolia at 6 of our libraries, as well as library-led activities.
Unless otherwise stated, events are free of charge with no booking required.
Find out what's on at your local library below!
If you can't see anything for your library yet, don't worry, activities are still being planned and will be added.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Sat 17 - Fri 23 October
During library opening hours
Half Term activities
Drop-in from Sat 17 Oct to Fri 23 Oct to take part in various different activities on offer:
Recycled Yoghurt pot monsters Library Sleuth Game - who at the book Make a code wheel and work out the message.
Free of charge and suitable for children under 12.
One-off event: Family craft
Saturday 24 October
10:30am - 12:30pm
Call into the library to create an Autumn leaf lantern to take home - using recycled jars and leaves collected from the garden. This event is free and you don't need to book.
One-off Event: Recycled Paper Acorn Decorations
This session is suitable for all ages, though some adult supervision may be needed.
Monday 26 October
3pm
Celebrate Green Week with a creative and sustainable craft at the library!
Transform recycled packaging into a beautiful autumn-inspired acorn decoration to take home and enjoy.
This hands-on activity is a fun way to explore reusing everyday materials while getting creative.
No booking required.
Drop in, get crafty, and discover how recycling can become something beautiful.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Wednesday 21 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Thursday 22 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Tuesday 27 October
10.30am - 12pm (drop-in)
Recycled Egg Box Critters Craft
To celebrate Green Libraries Week we will be using recycled materials to make something new!
This drop-in event is suitable for children under 12, is free of charge and no booking required.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Tuesday 27 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Friday 23 October
10am - 4pm (drop-in)
Fun Craft Friday - Autumn Wreaths
Celebrate the season by making an Autumn wreath from recycled materials.
This event is suitable for children under 12.
Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Monday 26 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 22 October
10am - 12pm
Mors Bags Pop-up and bag decorating workshop
Come along to meet the lovely people from Mors Bags to pick up your free recycled shopping bag - and even decorate it yourself! Suitable for all ages, no booking required.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Wednesday 28 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
