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 Some recommendations for JulyâŚ
The Midnight Feast, Lucy Foley | First Wife's Shadow, Adele Parks | This Is Why We Lied, Karin Slaughter| The Moonlight Market, Joanne Harris | The Death Watcher, Chris Carter | The Conditions of Unconditional Love, Alexander McCall Smith| Shadows In The Moonlight, Santa Montefiore | The Wrong Hands, Mark Billington.
 Whether youâre into Wimbledon, the Euros, the Tour de France, the British Grand Prix, Golfâs Open Championship, the cricket season, or the Olympics, weâve got you covered!
With over 200 digital sports magazines available on the Libby App, all free to read with your library card, you wonât miss a moment of the action.
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Our friends at Nottingham City of Literature have launched this yearâs Big City Reads! Theyâll be giving away over 2,000 books to inspire young people across the city to discover the joy of reading. Keep an eye out for the four featured titles, which will soon be available at your local library.
Check out this yearâs books, centered around the theme of Belonging, and learn how you can get involved in the Big City Read.
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 Local newspaper Left Lion is launching a series of live interviews at Nottingham Central Library with their favourite artists connected to Nottingham. These Friday evening events will feature discussions on creativity, led by the Left Lion team, followed by an audience Q&A.
The first interview will feature THePETEBOX, a YouTube sensation, leading UK human beatboxer, and 2023 semi-finalist on BBC's The Voice. The conversation will be recorded and released as a podcast for later listening.
- Nottingham Central Library
- Friday 12 July, 6.30pm
- Free to attend but tickets required.
 Niche Artefact presents a unique and glamourous event to kickstart Nottingham's pride season. 'Birth of Pride', is their sixth showcase and the first in collaboration with the Nottingham Central Library. Â
This glamorous event begins with a red-carpet entrance and a prosecco reception upon arrival. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with live performers and local artists, who will reveal one-of-a-kind, never-before-seen pieces of artwork. As we draw back the red crushed velvet curtains, the âBirth of Prideâ exhibition will officially kickstart Nottinghamâs pride season.
Headliners:
Aerialist & vocalist - Milady Burlesque
Death drop drag queen - Priscilla Shona Krakow
Performance artist - Ro de la Monja
Live vocalist - Serena Eadon
Red carpet DJ hosting - DJ Rolfey
Unveiling art & auctions from local Nottingham artists
- Nottingham Central Library
- Friday 19 July, 7pm
- Tickets: ÂŁ10
Join us at Nottingham Central Library for an exciting event exploring the queer history of Nottingham from 1960 to 2020 with author CJ DeBarra (they/them).Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and celebrate our vibrant queer heritage together!
- Nottingham Central Library
- Thursday 1 August, 6.30pm
- Tickets: ÂŁ6.13 or pay what you can
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 Our City, Our Stories is a creative project about gathering and sharing the communityâs stories, your stories!
From January to April 2024, six local libraries - Bilborough, Dales Centre, Radford-Lenton, The Meadows, Southglade Park, and St Annâs Valley hosted creative workshops to capture these stories.
Participants engaged in conversations, shared ideas, and collaboratively crafted stories based on their experiences. Six talented local writers helped create a space for everyone to share their thoughts and enjoy the stories of others.
Enjoy the finished result: Our City, Our Stories: An Anthology of Nottingham Stories.
 Weâre relaunching Work Clubs at six more libraries around the city this month â Bilborough, Clifton, Dales Centre, Hyson Green, St Annâs Valley and the Meadows. This adds to the existing provision at Basford, Bulwell Riverside and Southglade Park Library.
Drop in during session times to speak to an advisor about your options and next steps, get help brushing up your CV, applying for jobs or identifying training or qualifications needed to help you get into work.
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So far, over 2,600 people have participated in our public consultation.
You still have time until 19 August to complete the survey on the proposed changes to Nottingham libraries, which are essential for achieving financial savings in 2023/24.
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 Enjoy a range of talks, workshops and interactive sessions at Nottingham Central Library. All tickets are £5 per person.
Christy Fearn Talk:Â Byron - 200 Years of Fame
Join Christy Fearn for a lecture-cum-performance all about Byron's life and his fame, including his letters and poems; with reference to the experiences of more contemporary famous figures.Â
- Saturday 13 July, 11am to 1pm
- Genre: BiographicalÂ
John Holmes Talk: This is the Holmes Service
John details his experiences of working for the BBC Radio from The Archers, to political programmes, his time at Pebble Mill in Birmingham, and local radio BBC radio stations Derby and Nottingham.Â
- Wednesday 17 July, 5.30pm to 7.00pm
- Genre: BiographicalÂ
- Audience: 18+Â
Moira Hodgkinson Talk: Living Witchcraft
Living Witchcraft blends intuitive magic, rituals and spell casting with everyday life in this honest account of what todayâs witches really do: itâs not all wand waving and pointy hats, so if youâve not had your Hogwarts letter yet, come along and find out more from a practicing witch.
- Saturday 3 August, 11am to 12.30pm
- Genre: Fantasy
- Audience: 18+
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 See Me is an inspirational living history project led by Fifth Word Theatre in partnership with Nottingham City Libraries, supported by Nottingham Playhouse and funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The exhibition celebrates the project and those involved.Â
View this exhibition at the following libraries: Â Clifton Library, Â Bulwell Riverside Library, Hyson Green Library, Radford-Lenton Library, and Wollaton Library.
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 With our 'Byron 200' program in full swing at Nottingham Central Library, join us for our upcoming talk, 'Ada Lovelace - Escaping Byron's Shadow.'
Dr. Lydia Farino will delve into how Ada's relationship with her father, Lord Byron, influenced her life and led to her remarkable achievements in creating her own legacy.
- Tuesday, July 30, 11am
- Tickets are free, but booking is essential to secure your place
Holographic Byron
Experience 'Holographic Byron,' our immersive and interactive installation of Lord Byron! Chat with him, ask questions, listen to his poetry, and more.
- Friday, July 26 to Monday, August 5
- Free to visit and open during normal library hours
 Did you know that picture houses began to appear from around 1910 in Nottingham? How many picture houses were there in Nottingham at the height of cinema going â and do any of the buildings still remain?Â
Discover what it would have been like to go to the pictures in those early days and how that experience changed through the 20th century at our next Marsh Forum meeting, where Graham Woodward will present an illustrated talk on the history of 'Cinemas in Nottingham'.Â
- Nottingham Central Library
- Saturday 13 July, 10am to 12pm, Floor 1
- Free but booking is essential to secure your place.
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 đđ Kick Off Your Summer with the Summer Reading Challenge! đ
Keep the reading excitement alive during the summer holidays and get ready for a fantastic new school term in autumn! Children can set their own reading goals and earn rewards for enjoying any books they like. Sign up is easy and free, either at your local library or online.
This yearâs theme is Marvellous Makers, celebrating all things creative! Whether itâs dance, drawing, junk modelling, or music, thereâs something fun for everyone.
Donât miss out on the fun - letâs get reading!đď¸đ
 This year's Summer Reading Challenge celebrates creativity in music, coding, writing, crafts, cooking, drawing, and more!
We have a selection of our favourite reads and upcoming titles available at a library near you, offering families plenty of inspiration for the summer holidays!
 Come along to our brand-new after-school Board Games Club at Nottingham Central Library!
- Thursdays 3.30pm to 5pm
- Nottingham Central Library, Childrenâs Library
 Author Paul Toms will read his new book, "Sloathar the Sloth," at the jungle-themed storytime in our Immersive Room. Following the reading, there will be a lively rhymetime session, and children can create rainforest-inspired masterpieces in our Creative Lab.
This session is free to attend, but spaces are limited, so secure your tickets now!
- Nottingham Central Library, Immersive Room
- Saturday 20 July, 11.30am to 2pm and Monday 22 July, 10.30am to 11.30am.
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