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

Change of dates - Victory in Nottighamshire 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.

East/South Mobile cancellation: 7-9 May

Due to staff absence, the East/South Mobile is cancelled on the following dates:

Wednesday 7 May, impacting route 14 (East Stoke, Elston, Flintham, Thorpe, Sibthorpe)
Thursday 8 May, impacting route 15 (Hickling, Bradmore, Bunny, Costock, Rempstone, Widmerpool, Wysall)
Friday 9 May, impacting route 16 (Bleasby, Caythorpe, Gibsmere, Gunthorpe, Morton, Rolleston, Thurgaton)

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information please contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200, or browse eBooks and more via our eLibrary.

Planned Service Disruption - Kirkby West Mobile Library - Tuesday 6 May

The route for the Kirkby West mobile is being amended on Tuesday 6 May.

This route normally serves: Abbey Park, Edwalton, Holme, Pierrepont, Upper Saxondale, and West Bridgford.

All customers on this route are being notified.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Rainworth Library closure - Thursday 1 May

Rainworth Library will be closed all day on Thursday 1 May 2025 to be used as a polling station.

Ladybrook Library closure - Thursday 1 May

Ladybrook Library will be closed all day on Thursday 1 May 2025 to be used as a polling station. The library will close at its normal time on Tuesday 29 April and reopen at 9am on Saturday 3 May. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Newark Buttermarket Lift Out of Service

Unfortunately the lift at Newark Buttermarket is currently out of service. We are working to have this sorted as soon as possible, but there is not yet a fixed date that it will be operational again.

This may affect users with disabilities. Our learning team are currently in the process of contacting learners who are booked onto classes that will be affected to make them aware.

Please be aware that if you are booking onto our adult learning classes at the Buttermarket this may affect you. If you're unsure, please get in touch with us at learning@inspireculture.org.uk or call 01623 677200 and we will be happy to offer advice.

We apologise for the inconvience and are working to fix the issue as soon as we can.

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:

Website Issues

You may experience a web page layout error which obstructs fields from view when inputting your password details to renew your account login; if your browser displays such a layout error, please contact the Ask Inspire team on 01623 677 200 who will assist you with your password and/or book renewal.