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August 24

NEW BOOKS ON OUR SHELVES

Some recommended reads for August…

Death at the Sign of the Book, Kate Atkinson | The Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer | And so I Roar, Abi Dare | The Winds from Further West, Alexander McCall Smith | The Examiner, Janice Hallett | Fire and Bones, Kathy Reichs| The Life Impossible, Matt Haig | Guilt by Definition, Susie Dent.

OLYMPIC RINGS AND PARISIAN DREAMS

The summer of sport continues with the Olympic Games – we’ve picked out some top titles featuring Olympic heroes and sports past and present!

If sport’s not your thing, we’ve also put together a list of books set in Paris for some summer escapism!

THE FUTURE OF NOTTINGHAM CITY LIBRARIES 📢

There is still time to participate in shaping the vision for the future of Nottingham City Library Services by participating in our 12-week public consultation. 

The consultation closes on 19 August 2024.

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

📚There's still time for kids to join this year's Summer Reading Challenge.

Head down to your local library to start collecting amazing rewards for reading books over the holidays. 🥇

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

There’s an activity every week throughout the holidays in all libraries so hopefully there won’t be much chance to get bored!

 Here are some highlights of events happening across the libraries..

Quite Remarkable Go Camping!

The ever popular Geoffrey Jumper with friends Mandy and Leila are back with a show filled with magic, music and their usual dose of silliness.

Fun for children and grown-ups.

Dates and venues:

5 August – Bilborough
7 August – Clifton Library and The Meadows Library
12 August – Nottingham Central Library and Dales Centre Library
14 August – Hyson Green Library and Radford- Lenton Library
19 August – St Ann’s Library and Southglade Park Library
21 August – Wollaton Library.

Tickets: £5.40

Re-doodle and Junk Modelling Day

Ignite your child’s creativity at this fantastic craft session!

You can make marvellous inventions out of everyday materials. Why not try doodling on a gigantic scale?

Come and have a fantastic time at this wonderful session.

Suitable for all ages.

Across all libraries.

Hands on Science

Join University of Cambridge students for a variety of fun science activities and experiment.

Suitable for all ages and no booking required.

Nottingham Central Library and Bulwell Riverside Library

Create a Board Game

🎲🎲Unleash your creativity to design, build and play at this fantastic and unique 'Create a Board Game' session!

Make magical maps, create courageous characters and compete in each other's wonderful games. 

Recommended for ages 5+.

Across all libraries.

Immersive Room Games

Come and experience our Immersive Room like never before!

We have a range of fantastic games to be played in our Immersive Room.

Suitable for children ages 5+.

Nottingham Central Library
Every Friday from August 9, 2pm-4pm
2pm to 4pm.

Storytime and Crafts with Troy Jenkinson

Join us for a very special Storytime and Craft session with local author,Troy Jenkinson! 

Bring your little ones along and they can make something to remember the occasion in our Creative Lab!

All ages welcome.

Nottingham Central Library
Saturday 10 August
11am to 2pm.

Visit our Activities page for all the details.

TALK: A TRAVELLER’S LIFE JOURNEY

Aruna Bhayani has dedicated her life to her travels; with family, and friends, but often solo. Hear Aruna Bhayani's inspiring journey visiting nearly all 197 countries of the world.

Nottingham Central Library
Wednesday 21 August
3pm to 6.30pm.

Enjoy a range of talks, workshops and interactive sessions at Nottingham Central Library. All tickets are £5 per person.

Fiona Linday - Reading: Story picture books for young ones

Join us for Wild Animal Splash Landings Picture Book Readings featuring interactive sessions with animal toys. Children under six can enjoy games and colouring activities. 

Wednesday 14 August, 10.30am to 12pm
Genre: Toddlers story time
Audience: Children 3 – 6 years.

Mark Eklik Talk: From Fact to Fiction

Discover the impact of journalism on crafting gripping crime thrillers: an insight into Mark's authorial approach and research techniques.

Saturday 24 August, 5.30pm to 7pm
Genre: Crime
Audience: 15+ years

CRIME AND A CUPPA: Interactive True Crime Talks – The Case of Collette Aram

Monthly tales of True Crime cases, past and present.

Do you know the real story? Come and join us at and hear more about a different case every second Saturday of the month.

Nottingham Central Library
Begins Saturday 10 August
10.30 – 12.30pm
Tickets: £4 (includes a cuppa)

SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC SESSIONS

Join us for the spoken word open mic events hosted by Davina Songbird.

Come and enjoy spoken word from Davina and her talented friends, and take the chance to perform your own work.

Radford-Lenton Library
Alternate Saturdays, starting August 10
10.30am to 12.30pm.

NEW WORK CLUBS

We are excited to announce new sessions at three of our libraries:

• Nottingham Central, Tuesdays - 10am to 12pm
• Radford-Lenton, Wednesdays - 10am to 12pm
• Strelley Road, 2nd and 4th Mondays - 10am to 12.30pm.

Drop in for help with CV writing, job applications, finding training and more.

BITESIZE BUSINESS IS BACK!

If you're thinking of starting a business or are already self-employed, join us at Bitesize Business. You'll have the opportunity to connect with various organizations that can assist you with everything from finance and marketing to website development, intellectual property, and business planning.

Session is free but booking is essential as places are limited.

Nottingham Central Library
Tuesday 10 September
10am to 12pm

HOW TO SECURE FUNDING

Looking for funding to move your business to the next stage? Did you know we offer free access to Grantfinder, the leading database of funding support in the UK?

This webinar will show you how Grantfinder can help you and how to get the best from your search.

Online 
Wednesday 14 August
11am

SPEAK HER NAME EXHIBITION AT NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY

'Speak Her Name' features 300 stunning embroidery hoops by Rachel Carter, Anisha Parmar, and Ismail Khokon, showcasing the global cotton story and the Swadeshi movement in South Asia.

Part of the “Standing In This Place” initiative, this project gives voice to under-represented women who were pivotal in the East Midlands cotton industry during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Nottingham Central Library
July to November

DOG’S TRUST WORKSHOP AND ACTIVITIES DAY

Dog's Trust FREE workshops  and activities for children and families.  

Nottingham Central Library
Tuesday 27 August
10am to 3pm

LOCAL STUDIES WEEKLY JIGSAW

Try something different with the free online jigsaw puzzles, inspired by the collections held by the Local Studies Library.

This Week's Jigsaw: The Lace Market, c.1900 This view shows a busy home time for the lace workers on Stoney Street in the Lace Market. We currently have items from our lace making collection on display in the Local Studies Library, where you can also visit our exhibition 'Speak Her Name' which focuses on the many women who were connected with the lace and textile industry.