Children and families
Fun for all the family - concerts, theatre performances, events for under 5s, illustrators and author visits, art workshops and more.
Your NEW What's On Guide for August - November 2025 has arrived! It's Inspire's biggest-ever What's On Guide and we've packed 40 pages full of exciting events and activities and for all.
Browse the guide below, and don't forget to pick up a copy from your local library and Nottinghamshire Archives from 21 July.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Download a copy of the brochure:
Alternative Brochure Formats
The brochure is available in alternative formats for those who may benefit from large print or for those using a screen reader. Read and download the large print text-only version in Word Document or PDF format.
Booking Events
Tickets for events can be booked online, in person at the library, or by phone. Tickets are non-refundable unless an event is cancelled. Programme is subject to change and all details are correct at time of print.
Reading & Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge
Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Story Garden
Arts & Culture
Black British Ballet
A series of events celebrating the lives of Black dancers in British ballet.
Reading & Libraries
Reading
Hear from your favourite authors or take part in a creative writing workshop.
What's On
Inspire Poetry Festival 2025
A week of wonderful words from Thursday 25 September - Thursday 2 October.
Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries
Enjoy live jazz from the comfort of your library.
Heritage
Enjoy free events as part of Heritage Open Days 2025, and our usual programme of heritage talks.
What's On
Exhibitions
Pay tribute to our veteran community, explore the work of talented local artists, or celebrate the wooly wonders of the 2025 Inspire Knitting Challenge.
Arts & Culture
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
A taster of the Unearthed Exhibition on display at the British Library, and associated events.
Arts & Culture
Community Film Screenings
Bringing the big screen to you! Films for the family, film workshops, dementia friendly and relaxed screenings.
Arts & Culture
Healthier Happier Connected Creative
Informal music concerts, hands-on creative workshops and health activities to boost strength, balance and memory.
Reading & Libraries
Digital Spaces
Virtual reality experiences at your local library.
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts Events
Evenings of live music from talented young artists.
What's On
Christmas Markets in Libraries
It's never too early! Applications for stallholders at our Christmas markets in libraries open on 1 September.
