Partnership work improving literacy skills
World Book Day (Thursday 2 March) is a chance to encourage children to develop a love of reading, in a bid to build on Nottingham’s status as City of Literature.…
Voting for the Nottingham Children’s Book Award
Pre-school children can vote for their favourite story in the annual Nottingham Children’s Book Award. The award, which was launched in 2001, has been aimed at pre-school children since 2008…
Performing Arts Library wins national Hearts for the Arts Award
Nottingham Performing Arts Library Service has taken centre stage in the new Hearts for the Arts Awards. It has been named the country’s best local authority arts initiative for its…
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Making Nottingham more accessible for disabled people
Nottingham City Council has been given a top award for making its buildings more accessible to disabled people. Earlier this year eight leisure centres were inspected and awarded the CredAbility…
City Council will invest in new city centre library
Nottingham City Council is undertaking a deal which will allow it to develop brand new library facilities in the city centre. The council has sold its Angel Row library site…
Ready for Work? Pick up jobs advice at the library
Jobseekers across Nottingham can pick up valuable advice, update their CV and get their job search heading in the right direction during ‘Ready for Work Week’ hosted by Nottingham City…
Book ahead for bestselling Readers’ Day
Bestselling author Sophie Hannah joins the line-up at the annual Readers’ Day at County Hall on Saturday 12 November. Best known for psychological crime fiction and poetry, she has now…
Children invited to join The Big Friendly Read at Nottingham City Libraries
Nottingham City Libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016. The Summer Reading…
Free computer use and Wi-Fi in Nottingham City libraries
From Monday 4 July, library members will be able to enjoy unlimited computer use – all for free. Not only that, free, fast Wi-Fi will be available to anyone visiting…
Nottingham comes together to celebrate the joy of reading!
Families filled the grounds of Nottingham Castle for a free fun day to enjoy storytelling, book characters, children’s activities and line dancing. The Free Family Fun Day on the Castle…