One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
10am - 2pm
Get in the mood for summer and join us to create your own paper plate full of rainbows and sunshine.
Enjoy FREE events for the whole family at your local Inspire library this May half term!
Our libraries are the perfect place to enjoy time together as a family. Aside from our regular events like Rattle, Rhyme and Roll, Storyhullabaloo and Lego Clubs, there are tons of activities taking place during the half-term break.
All events are FREE and no booking required, unless otherwise stated. Have a browse below for a library near you, and come and take a peek at what's in store...
Can't see anything near you? We're still adding our event listings, so check back soon for more!
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
10:30-11:30am
Visit us to weave your way under the sea and create a 3D sea creature. Free, no booking required.
One-off event: Family craft
Wednesday 28 May
2pm-3pm
May Half Term Craft - Paper Plate Dreamcatchers
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
2pm-3pm
May Half Term Craft - Craft Stick Characters
One-off event: Family craft
Tuesday 27 May
10:30am-4pm (Drop-in)
Rockpool Art
Join us during the May Half term to create your own rockpool scene using the materials provided. Will your rockpool have a starfish, shells or even a Hermit Crab?
This is a drop in event with no booking required. All ages welcome, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
One-off event: Under 5's Storytime
Thursday 29 May
10:30-11am
Half Term fishy under 5's Storytime
Join us for a Fishy themed story and simple craft, specifically aimed at children under the age of 5. Older siblings are welcome to attend.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
11am- 4pm (Drop-in)
Jiggly Jellyfish and Woven Fish craft (drop in)
Join us during the May half term to make your own Jiggly Jelly Fish or a woven cardboard fish. All materials are provided.
This is a drop in event, with no booking required. The Jiggly Jelly Fish are suitable for all ages, the woven fish are a little bit more fiddly.
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a adult.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
11am-12pm
Turtley Terrific Terrapin!
Retford Library is ready to 'shellebrate' World Turtle Day by doing this stunning stain glass shell craft!
Decorate your turtle and create a beautiful metallic foil finish to your turtle shells.
One-off event: Family craft
Tuesday 27 May - Saturday 31st May
See dates and times below
Half Term Family Crafts
Do you enjoy cutting, gluing and sticking? Pop into your local library for some craft fun: Scratch Art, Make a Bookmark and Bead Threading!
Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May - from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 31st May - from 10.00am to 11.30am
Chess Club
Every Tuesday
5pm-6.45pm
Everyone is welcome to come along and play chess in a friendly and supportive environment. This is a free session, for all abilities, and no booking is required.
One-off event: Family craft
Tuesday 27 May
10:30am - 12pm
Get gardening this half term! Plant a sunflower and decorate the pot - plus, gardening themed colouring to enjoy.
One-off event: Family session
Tuesday 27 May
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Grow green at Misterton Library! Enjoy free family fun with seeds, plants, scarecrows and more.
One-off event: Family craft
Wednesday 28 May
10am - 12pm
Rockpool Art - Create your own rock pol scene using materials provided. All ages welcome, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
10am - 4pm
Under the sea - Choose from 2 crafts, jellyfish or paper fish! All ages welcome, under 8s must be supervised by an adult.
One-off event: Family craft
Thursday 29 May
11:30am - 12:30pm
Dancing paper man - Create your own dancing man and watch him wiggle and jiggle!
One-off event: Family session
Wednesday 28 May
11:30am - 12:30pm
Family Rhythm Flow: Join Jude from BeatFeet for an engaging family class designed for all to enjoy a mix of yoga-based poses and hand drumming, celebrating the beauty of rhythm and mindful movement. Wear comfortable clothing. Mats provided.
Followed by a themed Under the Sea craft session 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Free, no booking required.
One-off event: Author visit
Saturday 31 May
10:30am - 11:30am
Author talk with Dr Admed Handy
Dr Ahmed Handy will be reading extracts from his new book 'Quacks', a memoir about his experiences as a junior doctor. He will also be taking your questions and signing copies. Booking required - drop into Toton Library or get in touch with Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 to reserve your FREE ticket.
Reading & Libraries
Virtual Reality Tour
Experience fascinating VR films in four libraries this May half term.
Arts & Culture
Inspire Charity Knitting Challenge 2025: Wrapped
Take part in this year's challenge, making scarves and headbands.
Arts & Culture
Artist workshop for families at Newark Library
Explore mark making and more in this drop-in craft session with artist Edwina Kung.
Reading & Libraries
Reading event: Tom McLaughlin
Enjoy a visit from children's author Tom McLaughlin, visiting Mansfield Central Library and Worksop Library this half-term.
