Service Disruptions

Keep up to date on this page with service disruptions and changes across Inspire. Updates are posted here, on individual library pages and on social media @Notts Libraries (Facebook and Twitter/ X).

You will normally be contacted direct if an event or course is cancelled. Please note we only offer ticket refunds in the event of cancellations by Inspire.

Ask Inspire can be contacted on 01623 677 200 and ask@inspireculture.org.uk.

Current Service Disruptions

Mobile Library North Not in Service - Monday 23 - Weds 25 June

The mobile library North Route will not be in service from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 June.

This will affect Routes 10, 11 and 12, and covers the following stops:

Route 10: Kneesall, Eakring, Kersall, Norwell, Ossington, Moorhouse, Laxton
Route 11: Cromwell, Carlton on Trent, Grassthorpe, High Marnham, Normanton, Weston
Route 12: Harby, Wigsley, Thorney, Spalford, North & South Clifton

All customers have been informed.

Public PCs - Slowness due to Network Issue

Due to a network issue, we are experiencing slowness on public PCs across all Inspire sites.

We are working hard to solve the issue.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Dukeries Library Adult Public PC Out of Order

The Dukeries Library adult public computer is currently out of order – there is only one filtered (children’s) computer available.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Your eLibrary is changing...

We will be ending our uLibrary offer from Tuesday 1 July, when the app will become unavailable to Nottinghamshire Libraries users. To continue enjoying your favourite publications, download the Libby and BorrowBox apps today! Find out more.

To sign in, you’ll need your library card number and PIN. Don’t know it? Contact Ask Inspire for help.

Inham Nook Library - Network Down

The network at Ingham Nook Library is currently down, affecting all services. There is no access to phones, WiFi, or computers at this time. The issue has been reported and we aim to have our network back up and running as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Arnold Library - Printer currently not working

The printer at Arnold library is currently broken. The issue has been reported.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Update: 17 June - unfortunately the printer is still not working.

Change of dates - Victory in Nottinghamshire exhibition

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the dates for the upcoming Victory in Nottinghamshire exhibition at Mansfield Central Library and Worksop Library are different to those listed in our What's On brochure.

The correct dates are as follows:

Mansfield Central Library, Wednesday 11 June - Friday 20 June
Worksop Library, Saturday 19 June - Thursday 7 August

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Library service and catalogue updates

Our libraries have recently migrated to a new system for managing stock and customer data, including a new online catalogue. Find out more and check for updates as we settle into this new way of working.

Gotham Library Closure

Gotham Library Closure Due to a fire in Gotham Memorial Hall, Gotham Library will be closed for the foreseeable future. From 27 March 2023, Gotham will be serviced by a mobile library which will visit the Memorial Hall car park (8 Meadow End, Gotham, NG11 0HP) between 10:15am and 1:15pm on selected dates. Find out more here.

Defibrillators in our buildings

Some of our libraries have defibrillators on site that can be used by members of the public if required. Look for "defibrillator" on the right-hand facilities list of each library page, or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 to check for availability at a library near you.

Any known faults or access issues regarding defibrillators on Inspire premises will be listed below: