Arts Council funding helps renovate library garden and resource centre
An open garden event is being held this week to mark the transformation of Hyson Green Library’s garden and Acorn Resource Centre. The work was made possible by a successful…
Wollaton Library to re-open after refurbishment as students lend a hand
Wollaton Library will reopen to the public on Monday (4 March) following its closure for essential maintenance work. During this time, Nottingham City Council’s library service worked with Nottingham College…
Famous TV doctor and Nottingham Panto star to host special Storytime at Nottingham Central Library
CBeebies’ star Dr Ranj, who is playing The Spirit of Bow Bells in this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Dick Whittington, is joining kids at Nottingham Central Library for a special…
Nottingham City Libraries go green for Green Libraries Week!
Nottingham City Libraries is celebrating Green Libraries Week with the announcement that the service has signed up to the Green Libraries Manifesto. The Green Libraries Manifesto is hosted by CILIP,…
‘Wrap yourself in kindness’ quilt – a celebration of the power of kindness
Children from 28 schools in Nottingham have taken a hand in designing a huge quilt to celebrate the power of kindness. Textile artist Rebekah Johnston has used the children’s designs…
Nottingham City Libraries participates in the ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ Summer Reading Challenge with free activities for families. Kick-off is Saturday 8th July 2023
This summer, children can visit Nottingham City Libraries to join a superstar team and their marvellous mascots and get involved in a Summer Reading Challenge themed around the power of…
As part of the Year of Stories, Nottingham City Libraries celebrates International Mother Language Day
Nottingham City Libraries are celebrating International Mother Language Day at Hyson Green Library on Tuesday 21 February. A day of activities will bring families together, reading and sharing stories in…
Nottingham Year of Stories to encourage everyone in Nottingham to enjoy creating, sharing and exploring stories throughout 2023
In summer 2023, Nottingham’s new Central Library, based next to the new Broadmarsh carpark and bus station, will open its doors to the public. This long-awaited opening is the startof…
Three local libraries saved from closure
City Councillors have agreed to revised proposals which save three libraries from closure by instead altering library opening times. The council’s Executive Board today (January 17) voted in favour of…
Fresh proposals would keep all local libraries open
Revised proposals to transform local library services and achieve savings for the City Council are being recommended for approval by the authority’s Executive Board next week. Initial plans involved among…