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 Nottingham Central Library will open on Tuesday 28 November.
📚🎉 You're Invited!
Join us for the Grand Opening of the spectacular Central Library in Nottingham! 🎉📚
Be among the first to witness the unveiling of Nottingham's new literary and cultural cornerstone! 🏛️ Dive into a world of literature, arts, and innovation, with high-tech immersive experiences and a treasure trove of resources at the Business and Intellectual Property Centre. 🌟 The library's arrival marks a significant milestone in the revitalization of the Broad Marsh area, aiming to serve as a welcoming hub for all Nottingham residents.
The event kicks off with the ceremonial ribbon cutting, followed by the launching of an exclusive exhibition on the history of the Broad Marsh area, complete with an engaging audio tour by our expert team. 🎶 Enjoy live music beside our bustling café, where you can savour some treats while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere.
Friday 1 December
Nottingham Central Library is all set to debut its music and performance events series, Sound at Central. The library will host an exciting late-night gig every month, so prepare to be dazzled by live bands, improv nights, comedy, poetry, dance, and more.
Our opening night features the incredible Henry Normal, a BAFTA award-winning TV writer, esteemed novelist, and poet. Following his captivating performance, get ready to groove with Jam Café's resident DJ set, and then let loose with Salmagundi's 7-piece band, delivering a captivating fusion of world music-inspired melodies that will keep you dancing all night long.
Doors open at 7pm, tickets on sale soon. Follow us on social media to find out more.
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 Cosy up with one or two of these great new reads.
The Lost Girls, Rosie Goodwin | The Impossible Search For The Perfect Man, Debbie Howells | Everything is not enough, Lola Akinmade Akerstrom | The Enchanters, James Ellroy | Bad Dolls, Rachel Harrison | The Land Of Lost Things, John Connolly | The Running Grave, Robert Galbraith | Harlem After Midnight, Louise Hare | The Winter List, S.G. Maclean | The Fraud, Zadie Smith.
 No waiting lists, no queues, just download the app and get reading!
Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies, Maddie Mortimer | The First Woman, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi | The Golden Mole, Katherine Rundel | The House of Ashes, Stuart Neville | Nine Lives, Peter Swanson | The Strays of Paris, Jane Smiley| Poetry Unbound, Padraig O Tuama.
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 The Children's Book Award brings parents, carers and community organisations together to support and model reading.
Three newly published books are being read at early years settings across the city and 2-4 year olds are being asked to vote for their favourite. You can also listen to the story being read online.
For all budding young artists and aspiring scientists! You are invited to take part in The Heart project where Science and Art combine!
The University of Nottingham BioDiscovery Unit (BDI) has collaborated with City Arts, to offer an unique opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of the human heart through art.
🎨 Unleash a Creative Genius: Through a hands-on art workshop led by Textile artist Anna Wikramasinha, children will create their very own piece of work inspired by cells of the heart. Children will be given the opportunity to create two pieces one piece that will be included in a large community artwork be displayed in Central and the other as a keepsake.
🎉 Join the Journey of Art and Science: Don't miss out on this collaboration that merges creativity and scientific wonder, designed to spark curiosity, foster artistic expression, and ignite a love for knowledge.
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Looking for some fun and friendly competition?
Join us for our exciting Games Clubs held in our libraries! 🏛️🃏 Whether you're into classic board games or card games, there is something for you!
Your local library is always bustling with activities, so step inside and see what's going on.
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Basford Library
- Trading Card Game Café: Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 5:45pm
- Dungeons and Dragons Club: Thursdays, 3.30pm - 5.45pm
Strelley Road Library
- Games Club: Fridays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wollaton Library
- Chess Club: Thursdays, 4.30pm - 6pm
Hyson Green Library
- Chess Club: Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm
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It's almost time for the little ones to head back to school, so let's make the most of these final days! 🎒 Don't miss out on the chance to have some fun. Swing by your local library for exciting Lego building, creative doodling, and an autumn-themed picture hunt!
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Talk Money Week – 6-10 November
 Next week is Talk Money Week.
It can be hard to talk about money, but if you need advice on managing your bills, dealing with debt or working out a monthly budget, there is help at hand.
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'Spooks and Ghouls ......just don't blink!'
The nights for spooks and ghouls (and the new Dr. Who season) is here, and this beautiful Victorian angel memorial can be found in the Rock Cemetery on Mansfield Road, opened in 1856.
The cemetery covers 13 acres and contains many finely carved tombs accommodating Nottingham's illustrious dead, but also the lines and lines of paupers' graves with their heartbreaking inscriptions.
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