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

Stapleford Library Car Park Closed - Friday 26 July

Please note that Stapleford Library's car park will be closed to customers on Friday 26 July. The closest available car park will be Cliffe Hill Car Park. More information on parking in Stapleford can be found here: https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/roads-parking-travel/car-parks/stapleford-car-parks/

Edgewood Library - closed from Friday 26 July until Wednesday 4 September

Due to Edgewood Library opening in term-time only, the library will be closed for the summer break from 4.45pm on Friday 26 July, and will reopen at 12.30pm on Wednesday 4 September.

Dukeries Library Closure - Friday 26 July - Tuesday 3 September

The Dukeries Library will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 26 July until Tuesday 3 September, as the library is open in term-time only.

Carlton Library Planned Closure

Carlton Library will be closed from the 27th of June 2024 for approximately one month due to maintenance work.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Eastwood Library - No access to first floor.

For reasons of fire safety, there is currently no public access to the first floor at Eastwood Library whilst we await the replacement of a fire door.

The meeting room is still accessible for existing bookings.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Newark Library Planned Closure from Wednesday 17 January

Newark Library is now closed for essential planned building maintenance work to its heating and cooling systems from Wednesday 17 January 2024 at 6.30pm, and will reopen on Thursday 25 July at 9am.

During the closure you can use your library card at any library throughout Nottinghamshire. Your nearest library is also in Newark – Balderton Library on Main Street, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3NP.

Newark Book Festival events planned to be held at Newark Library have been relocated. Visit the Newark Book Festival website for more information.

You can also find information about new event venues, as well as regular groups and activities on our Newark Library Planned Closure page.

We thank you for your patience during the closure, and look forward to welcoming you back in July. The library will also be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday 17 August to celebrate - details coming soon.

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 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.