Inspire
Our Chief Executive on our reopening plans! (July 2020)
Peter Gaw updates us on the plans to reopen Libraries and Archives
Published on 21st May 2020
Adult Learning
FREE Online Courses
Our new Summer 2020 programme of FREE online courses is out now!
Published on 20th May 2020
Arts & Culture
Inspire to take part in Bank Holiday extravaganza Nottstopping Festival
Activities and performances taking place across the website and social media as part of a county-wide festival celebrating and connecting Nottinghamshire whilst fundraising to provide gifts, treats and experiences for frontline workers.
Published on 18th May 2020
Services for Schools
Out of the Ark@Home singing resources
Throughout these challenging times at home, Primary music specialist Out of the Ark are making resources available for use at home. Each week they are releasing seven songs, one for each day, all with challenges and activities related to each song.
Published on 15th May 2020
Services for Schools
How Parents Can Support Instrumental Practice
What can parents do to help with instrumental practice? The ABRSM exam board asked top UK music educationalist Paul Harris to offer some thoughts for parents to help their children get the most out of practice.
Published on 15th May 2020
Services for Schools
Advenures in Music - Weekly video series now online
Did you know that our fantastic weekly Adventures in Music videos for 2-5 year olds are ready for you to access online anytime?
Published on 13th May 2020
Services for Schools
Inspire ELS NEW Online Primary Book Award - InspiREAD2020
Inspire ELS invite you to join their new on-line Primary Book Award - InspiREAD2020
Published on 7th May 2020
Inspire
#BeInspired by culture, learning and libraries at home
From virtual events to historical archives, eResources to download and fun activities to keep the kids entertained!
Published on 5th May 2020
Reading & Libraries
Ramadan eResources
If you're observing Ramadan check out our eResources!
Published on 5th May 2020
Adult Learning
Inspire Learning Study Programmes Virtual Open Days
Inspire Learning Study Programmes will hold virtual "open days" this Spring and Summer for prospective learners and parents to find out more about the courses available.
Published on 4th May 2020
Services for Schools
Our VE Day 75th anniversary music video
Inspire Music VE Day 75th anniversary video launch
Published on 3rd May 2020
Services for Schools
Education Library Service - Re-opening Update
ELS are welcoming back our customers safely from Monday 13 July.
Published on 20th March 2020
Inspire
All Inspire venues are now closed including Nottinghamshire County Libraries (March 2020)
All Inspire venues are now closed until further notice. This includes all Nottinghamshire County Libraries, Mobile libraries, Archives, Arts, 16-18 Study Programmes, Adult, Community and Family Learning.
Published on 19th March 2020
Inspire
Inspire events and activities cancelled until the end of June.
Due to the ongoing pandemic and following government advice we have taken the decision today to cancel ALL events in libraries and other venues until the end of June.
Published on 17th March 2020
Arts & Culture
A Concert to celebrate the Commonwealth
Artists from Inspire Youth Arts, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Lieutenancy and communities from the Commonwealth countries in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are coming together to celebrate the Commonwealth.
Published on 10th March 2020
