One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Friday 23 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
We've got fun events and activities for all the family in the warm welcome of your local library this October Half-term! Enjoy our engaging workshops, fantastic craft activities and more. Plus, 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.
Unless otherwise stated, events are free of charge with no booking required. Find out what's on at your local library below!
*In case of extreme weather, keep up to date with service disruptions and changes across Inspire here*
Can't see any events near you? We're still adding to this page, so check back soon for more event listings!
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Mon 19 October
10.30am - 11.30am
Make a 'Favourite Book Friend'
Drop-in craft session, run by Beeston Library staff.
Suitable for children aged 4 -11.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Stories and Craft with the NHS Mental Health Support Team
Wed 28 October
10am - 12pm
Led by the NHS Mental Health Support Team, come along and take part in craft activities and stories.
This event is suitable for all ages, children and adults.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Wed 28 October
2pm - 3pm
Horrifying Headbands
Celebrate all things spooky by making a themed headband for Halloween.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Family craft
Saturday 24 October
10:30am - 12:30pm
Call into the library to create an Autumn leaf lantern to take home - using recycled jars and leaves collected from the garden. This event is free and you don't need to book.
One-off Event: Recycled Paper Acorn Decorations
This session is suitable for all ages, though some adult supervision may be needed.
Monday 26 October
3pm
Celebrate Green Week with a creative and sustainable craft at the library!
Transform recycled packaging into a beautiful autumn-inspired acorn decoration to take home and enjoy.
This hands-on activity is a fun way to explore reusing everyday materials while getting creative.
No booking required.
Drop in, get crafty, and discover how recycling can become something beautiful.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Saturday 31 October
11am - 12pm
Halloween Crafts and Storytime
Join us for a fun Halloween Storytime followed by a spooky skeleton craft activity!
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thursday 22 October
10.30am - 11.30am
Half Term Fun - Scratch Art Firework Picture
Explore the art of scratch work and design your own colourful firework display Parental supervision required.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Wednesday 21 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Family craft
Friday 23 October
3:30pm - 4:30pm
One-off event: Family craft
Friday 30 October
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Make a haunting photo frame complete with your own little ghost! Will yours be a creepy cutie or super spoooky?
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Thursday 22 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 22 October
10am - 12pm
Use colourful leaves to decorate fox and hedgehog masks, perfect for autumn!
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 October
10am - 12pm
Make your own pop-up ghost pumpkin!
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thursday 22 October
10am - 2pm
Bird Feeders
Join us to make a wonderful Bird Feeder to help our wildlife through Autumn.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thursday 29 October
10am - 2pm
Spooky Sensory Spiders
Join us to make your own Spooky Sensory Spider....can you make it walk?
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Tuesday 27 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Creative Writing Workshop
9.30am workshop for ages 9 - 11, 10.30am workshop for ages 12 - 15.
Saturday 31 October
9.30am - 10.30am and 10.30am - 11.30am
"How to create a monster" creative writing workshop with Nottingham author, Ian C. Douglas. What kind of monster will you make this Halloween? 9.30am - 10.30am workshop is for ages 8 - 11 and 10.30am - 11.30am workshop is for ages 12 - 15. Booking essential - book in the library or call Ask Inspire on 01623 677 200.
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Monday 26 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 22 October
10am - 12pm
Mors Bags Pop-up and bag decorating workshop
Come along to meet the lovely people from Mors Bags to pick up your free recycled shopping bag - and even decorate it yourself! Suitable for all ages, no booking required.
One-off event: Family session
Wednesday 21 and 28 October
21/10 10am-12pm, 28-10 2:30pm-4pm
Coding with Bee-Bots
Bee-Bots are a great way to introduce children to coding, from programming them for simple movements to following a more complex route around a track - they're ideal for primary aged children. This is a free activity with no need to book - just come along and join in the fun! Two sessions available: Weds 21st October 10am-12pm and Weds 28th Oct 2.30pm-4pm
One-off event: Recycling Roadshow
Wednesday 28 October
10am - 1pm
Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.
Suitable for all ages: adults and children.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Mon 19 October
2pm - 3pm
Halloween Craft - Ice Screams
Take part in spooky Halloween craft.
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Tues 20 October
11am - 11.30am
Halloween Storytime - Potion Commotion
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thurs 22 October
2pm - 3pm
Halloween Craft - Mini Spookies
Take part in spooky Halloween craft.
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Pokemon Swap Shop
Fri 23 October
12pm - 1pm
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Mon 26 October
2pm - 3pm
Halloween Craft - Finger Puppets
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Tues 27 October
11am - 11.30am
Halloween Storytime - 10 Little Pirates
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thurs 29 October
2pm - 3pm
Halloween Craft - Yarn Ghosts
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Pokemon Swap Shop
Fri 30 October
12pm - 1pm
Suitable for children under 12.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thursday 22 October
11.30am - 12.30pm
Autumn Fun Craft
Come and join us for this un-leaf-able autumn fun craft.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's Half-Term Activity
Thursday 29 October
11.30am - 12.30pm
Spooky Fun Halloween Activity
Join us for this spooky Halloween fun activity.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
