Arts & Culture
Keep up to date on this page with service disruptions and changes across Inspire. Updates are posted here, on individual library pages and on Facebook
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
Worksop Library - first floor accesible toilet unavailable - Friday 20 February
The accessible toilet on the first floor at Worksop Library is out of order at the moment. Apologies for the inconvenience. The ground floor accessible facility and our changing places room are all available as usual.
Mansfield Central Library - Lift to Cafe out of order
One of the lifts at Mansfield Central Library (the lift taking customers from the library on floor 1 to the Cafe on floor 2) is currently out of order whilst awaiting repairs after being serviced.
The lift taking customers from the ground floor reception area to the library remains in full working order.
The Cafe will remain operational during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Calverton Library -update to opening hours following heating repair 9th March 2026
Calverton library has now had its heating repaired.
The library will revert to normal opening hours.
We thank you for your patience during the repairs.
Beeston Library - Microfilm scanner unavailable
Unfortunately, the digital microfilm scanner at Beeston Library is not currently in operation, and there is no access to materials held on microfiche or microfilm at Beeston Library.
We are working to find a solution as soon as possible, and apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Please check back here again for updates.
Message added: 14.11.25
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:
ASK Inspire
Contact Ask Inspire if you need any more help or information about current service levels.
01623 677 200
