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 Pop along to your local library for some Elmer fun this half term! With crafts, activities and a themed picture hunt we've got you covered during this school holiday.
Activities are free and suitable for all ages.
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Our Summer Reading Challenge is back and we need your help to make it successful!
We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about engaging children with reading and to help us deliver our exciting summer events and activities programme.
What is the Summer Reading Challenge? An annual reading promotion for children, this year’s Challenge theme is ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ We challenge all children to read 6 books over the holidays giving out prizes and stickers along the way. Rewards also include a medal ceremony and a certificate if they complete the challenge.
This is a fantastic opportunity to encourage young people to enjoy the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge in libraries across Nottingham.
Anyone over 14+ can apply and a DBS check may be required for volunteers aged 16+.
Did you know that Nottingham City Libraries has a Home Library Service? There are now 6 Libraries across the City - Aspley, Bulwell Riverside, Clifton, St Ann's Valley, Strelley Road and Wollaton that offer a unique and individual service to any City resident who can’t get to their local Library due to caring responsibilities, disability, illness or limited mobility.
Volunteers and staff work closely together to select and choose books and other library materials which are delivered regularly by our volunteer drivers.
Would you like to join our wonderful team of volunteers? We currently have opportunities to help pack and pick books at the following Libraries: Aspley, Bulwell Riverside, Clifton and St Ann's Valley.
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 Join us for "Bite Size Business", a unique coffee morning event that offers a relaxed and informal environment for networking with fellow entrepreneurs, while also providing expert advice on key business topics.
Our aim is to help you connect with like-minded business owners, exchange ideas and gain valuable insights from industry experts.
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 A few of our May highlights;
Broken Light, Joanne Harris | Cold Red, Chris Ryan | DC Pride | Flash Point, Tom Clancy | The Last Dance, Mark Billingham | Mrs Potter Calling, A. J. Pearce | The Three of Us, Ore Agbaje-Williams | Small Worlds, Caleb Azumah Nelson.
 Explore some of the best books on BorrowBox this month!
Beautiful World Where Are You, Sally Rooney | A Marvellous Light, Freya Marske | Manhunter, Chris Ryan | The Khan, Saima Mir | Hook, Line and Sinker, Tessa Bailey
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The Chai Experience was a social heritage project celebrating the influence and journeys of Nottingham’s South Asian communities. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project was run by Nottingham City Libraries.
Launched in 2019 and completed in April 2023, we have been privileged to capture the memories of members of the South Asian community who came to Nottingham in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, through a series of activities, workshops and community events.
During the project we heard moving stories of how and why people came to Nottingham and details from their lives since they arrived. We now have 12 personal story films, along with a highlights film which give a glimpse into the experiences of our South Asian community, highlighting the variety of their experience, as well as capturing life in Nottingham during the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s.
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The materials gathered during the project will be added to the Nottingham Local Studies Library collections, ensuring they are available for future generations, with school packs and reminiscence packs soon to be created.
And throughout the project, the experience of drinking Chai (tea) together broke down barriers and brought people together. Chai has been the connecting social experience encouraging people to share stories, information and experiences and we thank you for sharing them with us.
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Wednesday 17 May, 10am to 12pm
Wollaton Library
We’re marking Dementia Action Week with a coffee morning at Wollaton Library - anyone living with dementia, or supporting someone with dementia in a family or professional context is invited to join us to explore our resources and services for those living with dementia, including memory packs, our Reading Well collection and reminiscence tools such as our photographic archive, plus the opportunity to get information about local support from the Alzheimer’s Society.
We’ll also be highlighting the new local hub for our Home Library Service which takes books to those who can’t get to the library due to health, limited mobility or caring responsibilities.
Drop in any time between 10am to 12pm for a cup of tea or coffee in a relaxed atmosphere and to have a look at the various resources on offer.
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We stock this collection of books aimed at those with dementia, their families and carers. The collection includes books on information about living with dementia, personal stories and even a picture book for children to help understand a grandparent’s diagnosis as well as a series of ‘in pictures’ books which are specially designed for those living with dementia.
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Did you know we loan kits to individuals and health professionals to support reminiscence therapy?
We have over 20 packs available on a range of topics from Childhood to Working Life and Music of the '50s and '60s, containing a mix of books, photographs, postcards, CDs, DVDs and jigsaws to stimulate conversation and provoke memories of the past.
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