Community Jigsaw
Ongoing
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Health Information Week 2026 takes place from Monday 19 until Friday 23 January, with days to highlight information and resources around key themes including children's health, mental wellbeing and winter health.
We are joining in to inspire better health and promote easy access to high-quality health information which can have a huge impact on staying healthy and managing illness effectively, giving a better quality of life.
We'll be offering plenty of activities over the course of the week to help you look after yourself and your health. All events free unless stated otherwise.
Find out more about Health and Wellbeing resources at Inspire and follow Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries to find out more about how we can support your health and wellbeing!
Friendship Group
Every Wednesday
10:30 AM
We have a drop in coffee and chat every Wednesday morning 10.30 until 12. Drinks are provided. Small donation optional. No booking required
Board Games Club
Every Thursday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Crafty Chat
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
1.30pm - 3pm
Storytime
Third Monday of each month
2pm - 2.30pm
Craft & Create
Every Friday
10am - 12pm
Join our friendly craft club. Share ideas and skills.
Places of Welcome
Every Thursday
2pm to 3.30pm
Meet new people, have a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces!
Drop in for a
complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find
things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone
welcome!
Calming Colouring Group
Monday 19 to Saturday 24 January
During normal opening hours
Mindful colouring - Relax your mind and get creative for Health Information Week.
Community Jigsaw
Ongoing
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Places of Welcome
Every Wednesday
10 - 11.30 AM
Drop in for a
complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find
things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone
welcome!
Reading Group: Crime
Last Friday of the month
11 AM - 12 PM
Kirkby Crime Readers Group.
Discuss this month's chosen crime novel.
Places of Welcome
Every Tuesday
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Drop in for a
complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find
things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone
welcome!
Our top tips for staying healthy:
Beat daily stressors by unwinding with eAudio and eBooks - right from your smartphone or tablet! Browse thousands of titles, with eMags and eNewspapers on offer too - all FREE with your Nottinghamshire library card!
Stay sharp by developing new skills and interests! Inspire Adult Learning provides high quality courses in a range of subject areas including English and maths, crafts, wellbeing and more. Plus, you can gain qualification with accredited learning.
Your local library is a vibrant hub of activity for all ages, and perfect for beating loneliness. Take part in family sessions like Rattle, Rhyme and Roll, or enjoy a cuppa and a chat with Places of Welcome coffee mornings around the county.
Check out our Reading Well collections in libraries, with titles chosen by health professionals to help you deal with a range of conditions including stroke, dementia, depression, anxiety and many more.
