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Green Libraries Week 2026

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.

Climate facts for a greener future - Green Libraries Week theme

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.

Find out more about Inspire's green values.

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.

Litter picking - how to get started.

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.