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Planning a visit over the holidays?
 Our libraries will have different opening hours around Christmas and New Year. For the full list of which libraries are open and when, visit our website!
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Find these recommendations on our catalogue!
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 Do you know a young person who loves reading? Nottingham City of Literature is looking for young people aged 14-25 years old, reading enthusiasts and interested in giving back to the community to join our Youth Selection Panel for Big City Reads 2026. The panel will select the final four book titles for our 2026 summer reading campaign!
As part of our Youth Selection Panel, young people will also have the opportunity to take part in our new professional development writing program, and learn practical skills in interviewing, writing reviews, being on an events panel, and learning about the publishing process.
Deadline to apply: Monday 12 January 2026, 5pm.
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 24 November 2025 to May 2026 | Nottingham Central Library, Floor 1 Exhibition Area
Step into the rich and passionate world of Nottingham's football scene. This exhibition celebrates the city’s deep-rooted love for the beautiful game, from muddy grassroots pitches to the roar of packed stadiums.
Through a curated selection of photographs, flyers, and articles from the Local Studies collection, explore how football has shaped - and been shaped by - our communities.
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 Our computers are being upgraded to Windows 11 and Office 2024, Microsoft's latest operating system. It has a fresh new look but keeps many of the features you're used to. Changes include:
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Windows 11 - The Start menu, taskbar, and desktop background have all been redesigned, while familiar features remain.
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Office 2024 - PCs will include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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While we await the opening of the new Sherwood Library in 2026, a mobile library will visit Sherwood regularly to ensure you can continue enjoying library services.
 The mobile library will visit Woodthorpe Grange Park (Main Car Park) on select Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.
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Check out what’s new on our shelves this December!
 There is no Antimemetics Division, qntm | The Outcast Mage, Annabel Campbell | The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts, Robert Thorogood | Immortal, Sue Lynn Tan | Trailblazers of Black British Theatre, Stephen Bourne | The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, Suyi Davies Okungbowa | Paradise, Julie Cohen | The Edge of Darkness, Vaseem Khan
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Thursday 11 December | 10am to 12pm | Hyson Green Library
 Join us for a Digital Drop-In and discover how easy and useful the internet can be. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just want to boost your confidence, this session is for you.
No need to book, just turn up!
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Here's what's happening at Nottingham Central Library...
Jack and the Beanstalk | Friday 12 December | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Tickets from £7 for children and £12 for adults
This Christmas, we're teaming up with SameDifferenceArts to bring the festive magic of Jack and the Beanstalk to Nottingham Central Library! Packed with laughter, toe-tapping songs, and plenty of audience participation, this magical 3-hander panto is bursting with mischievous villains, daring heroes, and fairy-tale fun for the whole family.
Five Leaves New Poetry Launch | Friday 5 December | 6.30pm to 9pm | Tickets from £3
Join us on Friday 5 December to celebrate the Five Leaves new poetry launch night with Sue Forrester, Elizabeth Dunford and Ramisha Rafique. Expect a book stall, refreshments and live readings as we commemorate the latest additions to the Five Leaves Poetry portfolio.
NottSpace: Working Model Satellite | Saturday 6 December | 11am to 2pm | Tickets free, booking required
The second and final workshop in the NottSpace residency program is Working Model Satellite - Structural Building and Testing, where you can build a satellite body, integrate electronics and test a working model satellite!
Nottingham Music Service: Pop-Up Christmas Concert | Thursday 18 & Friday 19 December | 12pm approx.
Nottingham Central Library is delighted to welcome Nottingham Music Service to our Atrium space, for two midday festive concerts. Working with young people across the city and county, come along to see the results of the wonderful work they do, and enjoy a selection of wintery favourites to really get you in the festive mood!
And many more!
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 Saturday 6 December | Nottingham Central Library | 11am to 3pm
Join us at Nottingham Central Library in the Atrium for a festive celebration of local creativity and entrepreneurship.
We’ll be hosting a BIPC Christmas Fair featuring a handpicked selection of local businesses, makers, and creators who’ve engaged with the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Nottinghamshire.
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2026 is the National Year of Reading!
The theme is 'Go All In', so get ready to celebrate what you're into! Look out for special book displays across our libraries, events, and social media content.
See how reading can unlock more of what you love - whether it’s music, baking, family time, films, sci-fi or… anything.
 Follow us on our Socials for updates and more information!
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That's all for December's newsletter! 🎄
Thank you for getting involved with Nottingham City Libraries in 2025, we'll see you in the new year! 🎉
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