Inspire Worksop Library

Inspire Worksop Library Welcome to Worksop Library! Inspire is a Community Benefit Society which runs the library service on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.

What is happening in Worksop Library this week:🎶 Monday - Rattle, Rhyme and Roll on at 10:00am for parents/carers and un...
21/06/2026

What is happening in Worksop Library this week:

🎶 Monday - Rattle, Rhyme and Roll on at 10:00am for parents/carers and under s.
👶 Wednesday - Toddler Time at 10.00am for parents/carers and under 5's enjoy some songs, rhymes and parachute games.
🌳Thursday we have our Family History Group, come along between 4pm and 6pm upstairs in the library to search your own history with a friendly group of people. maybe pick up the odd tip!
🔎 Friday it is the Library Murder Club, come along for some chat about crime books and a cuppa, we don't have a set book just a passion for murderous tales!
🧶Saturday at 2pm we have our Family Saturday Club which this week is the turn of the Knit or Knot Club.

When you visit us why not pop in and treat yourself to something from Jeanilious at The coffee terrace. We cannot wait to warmly welcome you to the Library this week, and tempt you with some Summer reading fingers crossed we get some sunshine this week!

⚠️SERVICE DISRUPTION ⚠️Our online library catalogue will be down for maintenance on both Monday 22 June from 9:15pm – mi...
21/06/2026

⚠️SERVICE DISRUPTION ⚠️

Our online library catalogue will be down for maintenance on both Monday 22 June from 9:15pm – midnight, and Tuesday 23 June from 8pm - 10pm.

Customers will be unable to access the catalogue during these times. Apologies!

Check out all our service disruptions here: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/service-disruptions/

Two weeks to go until the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 arrives in Nottinghamshire libraries! 🤩Get ready to Read to the ...
20/06/2026

Two weeks to go until the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 arrives in Nottinghamshire libraries! 🤩

Get ready to Read to the Beat and make this summer one full of stories, imagination and plenty of reading fun 🎵 From Saturday 4 July, children aged 4–11 can join the challenge for FREE at their local Inspire library and start working towards their reading goals, rewards, medal and certificate 🏅

Now’s the perfect time to start thinking about what your child might enjoy reading this summer. Whether they’re into adventures, laugh-out-loud joke books, fascinating facts, comics, poetry or listening to stories on the go, every page (and every eBook!) counts towards the challenge.

Whether your child is already a bookworm or you’re hoping to keep reading going over the holidays, the Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to inspire confidence, spark imagination and make reading part of your summer adventures.

Who’s joining us? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Find out more: inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge

Voting is now OPEN for Inspire’s Favourite Reads! 📚After showcasing 100 incredible books from across genres, generations...
20/06/2026

Voting is now OPEN for Inspire’s Favourite Reads! 📚

After showcasing 100 incredible books from across genres, generations and reading tastes, the shortlist is here... and now it’s over to you.

Created to celebrate the National Year of Reading and Inspire’s 10th birthday, Inspire’s Favourite Reads brings together books chosen by our staff alongside some of our most-loved and most-borrowed titles from the last decade. From modern favourites and award winners to timeless classics and hidden gems, the shortlist celebrates the books that have inspired readers across Nottinghamshire. Now we need your help to choose the final Top 10:

1️⃣ Browse the shortlist
2️⃣ Vote for your favourite
3️⃣ Share with a fellow book lover!

Whether you’ve read 1, 2 or all 30 titles, we’d love to hear which book you think deserves a place in the final countdown. Cast your vote now and help shape Inspire’s Favourite Reads! 👉 inspireculture.org.uk/FavouriteReads 📖✨
Nottinghamshire County Council

19/06/2026

📢Have your say! Take part in our Adult Library User Survey today!🎉

Whether you use your local library to pick up your favourite reads, take part in a group or course, use the computers or printers, attend an event, or meet friends, we’d love to hear your views! 📚
This is your chance to impact our service and benefit your community. 😍

⭐Complete the survey: inspireculture.org.uk/librarysurvey

The survey is open to adults aged 17+, and the survey closes on Sunday 5 July 2026.

Thank you!

Nottinghamshire County Council

Calling all Little Creatives – this is your reminder to book your July workshops! 📢 🎨Come and share in the active, playf...
19/06/2026

Calling all Little Creatives – this is your reminder to book your July workshops! 📢 🎨

Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun as you explore fascinating materials and take part in stimulating creative activities! Perfect for little artists aged 2 - 5.💡

Spaces remain at:
Mansfield Central Library – Friday 3 July
Retford Library – Saturday 4 July
Bingham Library – Thursday 9 July
Southwell Library – Thursday 9 July
Sutton-in-Ashfield Library – Friday 10 July
Worksop Library – Saturday 11 July
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library – Thursday 16 July

🕐 Sessions run at 10am and 11:15am at each library.

🎟️ Tickets are FREE!
Book your place NOW at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreatives

⚠️SERVICE DISRUPTION ⚠️Unfortunately the card machine is out of operation at Worksop Library, so we are unable to take c...
19/06/2026

⚠️SERVICE DISRUPTION ⚠️

Unfortunately the card machine is out of operation at Worksop Library, so we are unable to take card payments for the time being. Cash payments are still fine - we will let you know as soon as the issue is fixed. Apologies for the inconvenience!

Keep an eye on all our service disruptions here: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/service-disruptions/

There's just one week left until voting closes for this year's InspiREAD Book Awards! 🤩Head to our website now so you do...
19/06/2026

There's just one week left until voting closes for this year's InspiREAD Book Awards! 🤩

Head to our website now so you don't miss out on the chance to vote for your favourites ✨

If you have several children who want to cast a vote, or a whole classroom full of little voters, you can refresh the web page for each child to cast their vote.

Children can vote in one, two, or all three of our categories 📚

👉 inspireculture.org.uk/InspiRead2026/Vote

Who are you rooting for? 🤔

There’s still time to discover the books everyone’s been talking about… 📚✨Before the Inspire’s Favourite Reads shortlist...
18/06/2026

There’s still time to discover the books everyone’s been talking about… 📚✨

Before the Inspire’s Favourite Reads shortlist is unveiled this Saturday (just in time for Lowdham Book Festival!) why not explore the longlist and see how many you’ve read? 👀

Created from titles recommended by our staff and books that have been especially loved by readers across our libraries, the longlist is packed with favourites across every genre. From modern classics like The Midnight Library and Girl, Woman, Other, to gripping crime with The Thursday Murder Club, sweeping historical fiction including Hamnet, imaginative escapes like Project Hail Mary, and unforgettable non-fiction such as Becoming – there’s something for every kind of reader.

Will your favourites make the shortlist? 👀
Browse the longlist, borrow a title and join the conversation before the big reveal this Saturday! Head to inspireculture.org.uk/favouritereads now to see the list 📖

Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is landing in Nottinghamshire libraries very soon! 🤩📖From Saturday 4 Jul...
18/06/2026

Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is landing in Nottinghamshire libraries very soon! 🤩📖

From Saturday 4 July, children aged 4–11 can join the challenge for FREE at their local Inspire library and set off on a summer filled with stories, surprises and fun.

Here’s how the challenge works:
🎟️ Sign up for FREE and collect your starter pack
⭐ Help your little one set their own reading goals
📚 Help choose books they actually want to read (stories, comics, facts, jokes, poetry - it all counts!)
🎉 Collect stickers and rewards along the way
🏅 Complete 6 reading goals to earn a medal and certificate!

This year's theme Read to the Beat encourages readers to explore music and sound too - which means our talking books and eAudio could be the perfect playlist to your summer adventures. Whether your child already loves books or just needs a little summer motivation, the Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is all about making reading fun, building confidence and keeping young minds inspired over the holidays.

Find out more about the challenge at inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge ☀️

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Memorial Avenue
Worksop
S802BP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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01623 677 200

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