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 Some recommended reads to tryâŚ
The Bee Sting, Paul Murray |Â Wrong Place, Wrong Time, Gillian McAllister | This Family, Kate Sawyer |Â The Other Half, Charlotte Vassell | The House Keepers, Alex Hay | Finding Hildasay, Christian Lewis | The Bookseller of Inverness, S.G. Maclean | In the Blink of an Eye, Jo Callaghan.
Weâre going to sing an epic pop/rock pub anthem and make a harmonised choir out of a bunch of total strangers. You wonât believe the sound youâll make â and weâll film and send it to you to prove it wasnât just a drunken dream!
Music, drinks, laughter and random people coming together to create something amazing. You donât need anything except your voice, your ears, and well⌠maybe a few drinks!
- Friday 17 May at Nottingham Central Library
- Doors and bar open at 7pm, event runs 7.30pm to 10pm
- Tickets are ÂŁ7.70 per person
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INTRODUCING POGO
Join us in celebrating the launch of PoGo content on our new library exhibition screens during the upcoming Nottingham Poetry Festival which runs from 7Â to 16 June.Â
As well as hosting an exhibition during the poetry festival we will also be running two open mic nights, inviting local poets to share their work:Â Â
- 4 June, 3.30pm to 5pm at Strelley Road Library
- 11 June, 3.30pm to 5pm at St Annâs Valley Library
PoGo is a community collaboration through an augmented reality poetry app, where Nottingham poets, alongside six international poets, have come together to transform their poems into captivating videos within the app itself. The app has been adapted and will be showcased at Strelley Road Library and St Ann's Valley Library.
Join us for an evening of poetic expression and community spirit!
No need to book, just turn up.
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The theatre comes to our libraries
In 1929, Jennie Lee left her coal-mining family in Scotland to become Westminsterâs youngest MP â so young that, as a woman, she couldnât even vote for herself.
Tenacious, bold and rebellious, Jennie cut her own path through history.
Her role in the foundation of the Open University and the expansion of the Arts Council aided Jennieâs fight for bread and roses, and in doing so, changed the twentieth century.
Join Marsden-based Mikron Theatre Company as they tell her story and say her name â this is the one, the only, Jennie Lee.
- Saturday 1 June, 7pm to 9pm at Nottingham Central Library
- Tickets from ÂŁ14
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Step into the captivating world of photographer Tracey Whitefoot as she shows off her latest collection at Nottingham Central Library. Fresh from her journey through Canada and the USA, Tracey invites you to join her for an unforgettable evening.
There will be a bar available during the evening for you to purchase refreshments.
- Thursday 16 May, 6.30pm to 11pm at Nottingham Central Library
- Tickets are ÂŁ8.95 per person
Donât miss this exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in Tracey Whitefootâs world of visual storytelling.
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Enjoy a range of talks, workshops and interactive sessions at Nottingham Central Library.
All tickets are ÂŁ5 per person.
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Jae Malone Workshop: Motivation, Action, and Consequences
When people carry out actions in real life, they sometimes forget â or ignore â that the things they do will affect other people. Thatâs the same in story writing, so we will look at why people do the things they do, and what can happen.
- Saturday 15 May, 11am to 12.30pm
- Genre: Story building
- Audience: 10 to 15 years
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Frances Thimann and Giselle Leeb Workshop: Short and Sweet: the Wonder of the Short Story
What makes a great short story? Frances Thimann and Giselle Leeb discuss this versatile form and some of their favourite stories. They will read examples from their own work and from othersâ stories, and answer questions on reading and writing them.
- Saturday 18 May, 10:30am to 12.00pm
- Genre: Story building
- Audience: 18+
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Ian Douglas: World-building for Fantasy and Sci-fi Writers
Whether you write fantasy, sci-fi or anything in-between, at some point you may need to invent your own world. Author Ian C Douglas, the maker of a few make-believe locations himself, will look at some important skills to make creating your own world easier. This workshop will include info-dumping (and ways to avoid it), inventing imaginary creatures and monsters, and a deeper look at writing histories for your world.
- Saturday 1 June, 10am to 12pm
- Genre: Story building
- Audience: 16+
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Carol Thompson: StorytimeÂ
Carol Thompson will be reading from her childrenâs book âMy Daddyâs a Silly Monkeyâ and facilitating a creative craft session for attending children and families. Why not make a card inspired by the book in time for Fatherâs Day?
- Saturday 1 June, 10.30am to 12pm
- Genre: Storytelling
- Audience: 4 to 8 years
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We are proud to host a programme of talks and events presented by University of Nottingham in partnership with Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham City Museum and Galleries and the Virtual Immersive Production Studios to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Byronâs death. The programme of events will run from May to August and focus on Byronâs connection to Nottingham, and an exhibition will run from 4 November 2024 to May 2025.
Our first talk will be on Tuesday 21 May from 3pm to 5pm at Nottingham Central Library, when Dr Sam Hirst will present 'Byron at Newstead Abbey' exploring how his time at Newstead influenced his poetry.
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 IN CONVERSATION WITH LAURA SERRANT
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and celebration as we journey through Professor Laura Serrant, OBEâs latest book, âStories from My Motherâs House.â
Her book focusses on living and growing up in Nottingham during the 1970s to 1980s on the âNewâ council estates following the âslum clearanceâ from the Meadows. This event promises an enriching experience where stories come to life and connections are made.
- Thursday 9 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Nottingham Central Library
- Tickets are ÂŁ5.50
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Come along and learn more about yoga, movement, breathing exercises, healthy eating, stress management, and more. Itâs open to everyone, regardless of age or body type.
- First Saturday of every month
- 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Nottingham Central Library
- Pay what you can from ÂŁ3 to ÂŁ10
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Feeling Overwhelmed in your business? Join us during Mental Health Awareness Week for actionable tips to combat chaos and prioritise your well-being!
This workshop is designed specifically for busy business owners like you. Weâll equip you with practical strategies to conquer overwhelm, boost your well-being, and get back to running your business with focus and clarity.
Leave feeling empowered with actionable steps to achieve more, feel calmer, and take back control of your business.
- Tuesday 14 May
- Stapleford Library and online
- 10.30am to 11.30am
A practical and comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to start a business, write a business or marketing plan or conduct research into a new market. COBRA is an ideal reference resource if you are:
- Considering self-employment
- Starting up in business
- Running a business
- Looking for a new career
COBRA can be accessed at home or in all Nottingham City or Inspire Libraries by using your library card number to login. Itâs easy to use and you can print, save and download factsheets as you require.
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 RUBY'S WORRYÂ
An enchanting musical adventure for 3 to 7 year olds and their families.
Told through live music, song, puppetry and physical theatre, Rubyâs Worry takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure and is based on the book Rubyâs Worry, written and illustrated by Tom Percival and published by Bloomsbury.Â
- Saturday 8 June
- Shows at 11am and 1pm. Running time: 45 minutes
- Tickets are priced at ÂŁ4 per person or ÂŁ14 for a family of four
Saturdays public performances will be BSL signed.
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Do you know a child aged 5-10 years old thatâs mad on science? Then we might have the club for them!
Creative Sparks â run by Ignite Futures will be running an afterschool club at Meadows Library every Thursday 3.30pm to 5pm.Â
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Join us for a delightful journey into South Asian heritage with the Chai Experience Project.
Led by storyteller Nicky Rafferty, explore stories of belonging in an interactive session tailored for children aged 4 and above.
- 31 May at Nottingham Central Library
- Two sessions: 10.30am to 11am and 12pm to 12.30pm (booking not required).
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