Inspire Beeston Library

Inspire Beeston Library Welcome to Beeston Library!

We're part of Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries, a community benefit society delivering library services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.

Have you tried our lovely new printer? ✨🖨We are trailing a different printer for a short while, so please come and let u...
01/09/2026

Have you tried our lovely new printer? ✨🖨

We are trailing a different printer for a short while, so please come and let us know what you think!

You can print from your own device, it accepts both cash and card payments and is located near the adult PCs.

Service disruption - Network outages countywide 📢We are currently experiencing issues with the internet connection at li...
01/09/2026

Service disruption - Network outages countywide 📢

We are currently experiencing issues with the internet connection at libraries across the county. This is impacting our public PCs, staff PCs and self-service kiosks. We hope to be back online shortly, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Stay up to date with disruptions at inspireculture.org.uk/service-disruption

Maths doesn't have to be scary with Inspire Learning ! 😅Our FREE online GCSE Maths for adults course starts next week ➕➖...
01/09/2026

Maths doesn't have to be scary with Inspire Learning ! 😅

Our FREE online GCSE Maths for adults course starts next week ➕➖✖️➗

Learn from the comfort of your own home, alongside a small class of peers who share the same aims 🏠

You'll be taught by friendly, knowledgeable tutors who can offer personalised support and guidance, and who can help you to overcome any worries and apprehensions you might have.

Get qualified with Inspire Learning, and unlock your full career potential 🤩

Head to https://bit.ly/4y8c4mb to find out more and enrol today!

A reminder that all Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED today (Monday 31 August) for the Bank Holid...
31/08/2026

A reminder that all Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED today (Monday 31 August) for the Bank Holiday 🏖️

Ask Inspire will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 September. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen! Check your local library opening times at inspireculture.org.uk/ourlibraries

We hope you're having a great weekend!

Are you interested in researching your family history? This six-week course could be perfect for you!Explore key family ...
30/08/2026

Are you interested in researching your family history? This six-week course could be perfect for you!

Explore key family history records including census returns, certificates, newspapers and more. You’ll also have chance to search for your own ancestors in a practical session using library laptops and Inspire’s free access to the Ancestry website 💻

The course is taking place at Inspire Stapleford Library and Learning Centre from Tuesday 15 September to Tuesday 20 October (10am - 12pm). It costs £48 or may be free if you are in receipt of certain benefits.

A limited number of places are available so don't miss out! Start your journey into the past and enrol today!
https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/adult-learning/researching-family-history-an-introduction-5826/

Immerse yourself in wonderful words at the - coming to Beeston Library this autumn! 📖⭐ Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners exh...
29/08/2026

Immerse yourself in wonderful words at the - coming to Beeston Library this autumn! 📖

⭐ Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners exhibition
Friday 25 September until Wednesday 4 November
Discover the experiences of six Caribbean gardeners and their legacy at England’s oldest and largest allotments. Based on the book Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners: Hungerhill Gardens, St Ann's Allotments by Colin Haynes published by Five Leaves Publications.

⭐ Sit Down with the Social Model Writers
Friday 25 September, 2pm
Join a fantastic sharing session led by The Social Model Writers, a collective of disabled writers who perform together. Join in person or via Zoom on Friday 25 September at 2pm. Have a poem to share? Get in touch and we’ll arrange an opportunity to share your work with the group.

⭐ The Paper Crane Poets Showcase
Friday 25 September, 7:30pm
Beeston Library’s resident poetry collective The Paper Crane Poets return with another brilliant evening of spoken word. Light, irreverent and yet profound, you’ll hear a range of local voices with something to say. FREE, pay what you like on the night.

⭐ Beyond the Spectrum Poetry for Neurodivergent People
Saturday 26 September, 11am
Develop your creativity! Take part in this fantastic writing session with autistic professional writer Pippa Hennessey. Respond to prompts and craft a poem reflecting your experiences and creative process alongside like-minded people. Free, adults only.

⭐ Cara Thompson: An Evening of Poetry and Heritage in celebration of Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners
Thursday 1 October, 7pm
Join us for a special National Poetry Day performance, including a new poem presented for the first time highlighting the remarkable stories of the green-fingered Windrush generation who helped shape the historic Hungerhill Gardens known today as St. Ann’s Allotments. £5, adults only (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult).

See the full programme now at inspireculture.org.uk/poetryfestival 🧡👏

29/08/2026

Episode 4 of our I Am A Storyteller podcast is out now! 🎙️

In this latest episode, Annie Warren sits down with storyteller Ling Peng to explore her journey, creative practice, and experiences as part of the I Am A Storyteller project.

A classically trained Erhu musician, Ling combines traditional Chinese music with storytelling to create engaging and inspiring performances 🎵

As part of the project, Ling worked closely with Spectrum WASPS in Mansfield, using storytelling and music to connect with participants and share Chinese culture in an authentic and engaging way.

Find the link to the podcast in the comments 👇💬

29/08/2026

Heritage Open Days returns this September! ✨

Join us in celebrating England's largest festival of history and culture between 11-20 September 2026. As part of this year's festival, we're hosting a programme of FREE heritage talks and events! 🙌

While many of our events are now fully booked, there are still spaces available at:

Exploring Old Occupations
📅 Saturday 12 September | 1.30pm-2.30pm
📍 Retford Library

Newark Castle: Past, Present and Future
📅 Wednesday 16 September | 2pm-3.30pm
📍 Beeston Library

Eastwood & Beyond - A Look Back in Time (drop-in event)
📅 Friday 25 September | 10am-1pm
📍 Eastwood Library

Find out more and book via the link in our comments.

Your finale performer is... Cara Thompson! ⭐Cara Thompson is a Nottingham-based writer, performer and interdisciplinar...
28/08/2026

Your finale performer is... Cara Thompson! ⭐

Cara Thompson is a Nottingham-based writer, performer and interdisciplinary artist, as well as Nottingham’s Nature Poet Laureate. Her work explores Caribbean-British heritage, memory and shared histories. She is also Wasafiri Magazine's 2025-26 Writer in Residence.

Join us for a special National Poetry Day performance, including a new poem presented for the first time highlighting the remarkable stories of the green-fingered Windrush generation who helped shape the historic Hungerhill Gardens known today as St. Ann’s Allotments. Take the opportunity to explore the Caribbean Pioneer Gardeners exhibition too, based on the book by Colin Haynes, as we come together to celebrate Nottingham’s green spaces, rich Caribbean heritage, and literary landscape.

📍 Beeston Library
📅 Thursday 1 October, 7pm
🎟️ £5 | Booking advised
For adults - under 18s to be accompanied by an adult
Book your spot at inspireculture.org.uk/IPFCara

All Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED on Monday 31 August for the Bank Holiday 🏖️Ask Inspire will...
27/08/2026

All Nottinghamshire Libraries and Ask Inspire will be CLOSED on Monday 31 August for the Bank Holiday 🏖️

Ask Inspire will close at 4pm on Saturday 29 August and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 September. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen! Check your local library opening times at inspireculture.org.uk/ourlibraries

Have a lovely weekend!

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Foster Avenue, Beeston
Nottinghamshire
NG91AE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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