Children and families
Fun for all the family - concerts, theatre performances, events for under 5s, illustrators and author visits, art workshops and more.
Welcome to your NEW winter What's On Guide for December 2025 - March 2026! We're finishing the year in the festive spirit and gearing up for an exciting new year as 2026 marks the National Year of Reading.
Browse the guide below, and don't forget to pick up a copy from your local library and Nottinghamshire Archives from 17 November.
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
Reading
Hear from your favourite authors or take part in a creative writing workshop.
Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries
Enjoy live jazz from the comfort of your library.
Heritage
Heritage talks and workshops to learn about Nottinghamshire's rich and varied history.
Arts & Culture
Community Film Screenings
Bringing the big screen to you! Films for the family, film workshops, dementia friendly and relaxed screenings.
What's On
Exhibitions
Inspiring exhibitions in library galleries.
Arts & Culture
Healthier Happier Connected Creative
Informal music concerts, hands-on creative workshops and health activities to boost strength, balance and memory.
Arts & Culture
Hucknall, Skegby and Selston: Then and Now
A new project bringing exciting workshops, heritage talks and a celebration event to Ashfield.
What's On
Christmas events in libraries 2025
Shop small and support local at a Christmas market, or enjoy sublime singing at An Inspired Christmas Concert.
Arts & Culture
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
A taster of the Unearthed Exhibition that was on display at the British Library, and associated events.
