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đź“– Fab Reads Alert! Discover some great books on our shelves this November!Â
One Of Us Is Dead, Peter James | Hemlock Bay, Martin Edwards | What A Way To Go, Bella Mackie | A Messy Murder, Simon Brett | We Solve Murders, Richard Osman | The Great Hippopotamus Hotel, Alexander McCall Smith| The Glass Maker, Tracy Chevalier | The Woman Behind The Door, Roddy Doyle.
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 📢 Coffee Morning Workshop at Central Library, Nottingham
Calling all entrepreneurs, small business owners, and campaigners to join us for a workshop led by renowned PR consultant Louise Third MBE, who has over 30 years of experience in the field.
In this practical and interactive session, Louise will share the secrets of PR success and show you how to promote your business or cause with ease.Â
Thursday 14 November, 10am to 11am, at Nottingham Central Library.
🎟 Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance!
 Celebrating Entrepreneurship with the British Library and BIPC National Network
Whether you’re thinking of starting a business, or you’re already on your entrepreneurial journey, this exciting day is packed with inspiring talks, insightful panel discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Event Highlights:
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Panel Discussion: Hear from local entrepreneurs about their journeys from setbacks to success.Â
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Live Stream: Learn from successful business owners during a British Library session with Q&A.Â
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Exclusive Interview: Don’t miss Sara Davies from Dragons' Den sharing her entrepreneurial tips!Â
Thursday 19 November, events from 10am to 7pm, at Nottingham Central Library.
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 Discover the rich history of our community through engaging talks, workshops, and exhibitions. Our local history library is located on the first floor of Nottingham Central Library.Â
Join us in celebrating Nottingham’s own Stanley Middleton, 1974 Booker Prize winner for Holiday.
Discover his life, enjoy a reading from his award-winning novel, and see the Booker Prize statuette, which will be displayed on Floor 1 of the Nottingham Central Library. Be part of this special literary event honouring Middleton’s legacy - free entry, but booking is essential. All are welcome!
Wednesday 27 November, 2pm to 4pm.
Join us for an engaging exhibition on Lord George Gordon Byron, exploring his life, legacy, and final journey back to England, ending in his burial at St Mary’s Church, Hucknall.
Discover rare images and materials from the Nottingham Local Studies collection that bring Byron’s story - poet, freedom fighter, and cultural icon -to life. Don’t miss this chance to delve into the fascinating world of Byron!
Wednesday 20 November to May 2025
Floor 1, Nottingham Central Library
Free, no booking required.
Discover Local History: Book Your Group Tour!
Are you part of a group eager to explore our community's rich history? Join us for an engaging 90-minute tour of the Local Studies Library!
Discover our diverse materials and collections, and handle unique items to enhance your understanding of local history.
First Tuesday each month, 10.30am and 1.30pm
Booking is essential! Secure your spot by emailing us at [email protected]
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our local heritage. We look forward to welcoming your group!
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 Get ready for a healthier, safer winter with our free event, in partnership with Age Friendly Nottingham! Explore stalls with helpful tips on money, health, job support, home safety, and energy savings.
We’ll also have talks on staying financially well, avoiding scams, and finding out if you qualify for Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Allowance.
Tuesday 26 November, 10.30am to 3pm, at Nottingham Central Library.
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 Our libraries are committed to caring for the planet and creating a cleaner, more sustainable world by educating our community on eco-friendly living and sustainable choices.
One of our latest displays features an engaging project: building a bug hotel! Stop by to discover tips and ideas for creating a cosy habitat for beneficial insects right in your garden or outdoor area.
this initiative, created by the Strelley Road Library team, has inspired children to craft their own bug hotels!
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 Enjoy a range of events including talks, performances, workshops and interactive sessions at Nottingham Central Library. Take a look at what is coming up!
Join Lewis Buxton for 'Friend', an entertaining and insightful show that serves as an average guy’s guide to making new friends.
Next meeting Tuesday 19 November, 7.30pm to 10pm.
Join us at Nottingham Central Library for our monthly sessions of creativity and community at Write Queer Nottingham, a space for LGBTQ+ writers and allies to develop their writing or start out on their journey.
- Third Monday of the month, 4.30pm to 6pm
- Tickets: ÂŁ6
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 Award-winning children's author Olly Pike will be at Nottingham Central Library for a special LGBT+ Storytime event! Join us for a fun-filled session that celebrates love, diversity, and creativity through storytelling and arts and crafts. This inclusive event is perfect for children and families looking to explore themes of acceptance in a welcoming environment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to engage with stories that inspire!
Saturday 26 November, 10.30am to 2pm.
Some of our libraries have board games free to use in the library space! Looking for people to play with?
Come and join one of our hosted Games Clubs in our libraries!
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Library System Upgrade Notice
Nottingham City Libraries will upgrade to a new Library Management System from 30 October to 8 November 2024. During this time, some services will be affected:
- eResources: Limited access for new logins
- Reservations: No new holds or online membership registration
- Library Catalogue: Temporarily unavailable
You can still borrow books and use library computers.
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