To celebrate Black History Month, we have teamed up with local authors from Nottingham Writers Studio, providing a selection of works from the much celebrated 'Black Lives'.
Black Lives is a collection of stories where ethnic minorities take the major roles.
Written by a diverse range of 27 authors from around the globe, their tales cross all genres while tackling issues of race, colourism and identity.
Check out the website for a selection of stories from the collection, recorded and read by the authors.
We have also put together a selection of books that celebrate our ethnically diverse communities and offer a starting point for exploring racism, prejudice, diversity and black history.
We have different book lists for all ages, both fiction and non fiction that you can explore.
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Come enjoy these live events on site as local poets and artists showcase their work, with a few spit bars and some fantastic graffiti art being done live and on display.
To mark Black History Month and Mental Health Awareness Weeks the artists will be tackling some hard hitting subjects that cover mental health, racism, identity as well as what black culture actually means.
Liveary is completely free, with no booking required. You can come along as a viewer or showcase some of your own talent to likeminded people.
- Hyson Green Library for the theme“Racism and Identity”, Monday 18 October, 5pm to 7.30pm
- Meadows Library for the theme“What does Black culture mean?”, Monday 25 October, 5pm to 7.30pm
- St Ann’s Valley Library for the theme “Windrush”, Thursday 28 October, 5pm to 7.30pm
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 Have you ever tried a graphic novel? From tales of heroes through time, to adventures across the stars, or even taking on the seemingly impossible trial that is growing up - there is something for every taste.
We live in an age where comic books are a huge impact on our entertainment, comic books franchises turning into movies that break records and delight millions, and with that grand appeal, the accessibility of graphic novels has never been greater
Here's a snippet of some fantastic new graphic novels flying onto our shelves!
 For Get Online Week we are pleased to be back in our libraries running computer workshops!
Workshops include;
- Introduction to building a website
- Introduction to using your Android tablet
- Introduction to photo editing using Pixlr
Places are limited and must be booked.
We are also offering 121 sessions: If you have never used our eResources and need a bit of help getting started just drop in to one of our libraries (check the page for times at your local library). You can being your own personal device, or, if you don’t have a device and are just intrigued, drop-in and ask for a demonstration.
Reading is a great way to boost wellbeing, so for Nottingham Mental Health Awareness Weeks we want to know what your go-to feel good book is!
Tweet us your faves using #NMHAWReads or fill in our very short online form and we’ll compile a list of the top recommendations at the end of the fortnight!
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This month our Business Club will focus on mental health, wellbeing and resilience and what that means for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Business Club brings entrepreneurs and small businesses together every month to connect, get advice, share good ideas and good practice.
The event is free and live on Zoom, Wednesday 20 October 1pm to 2pm.
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Pop to the library over half term for some Dinosaur inspired fun!
Tying in with T.rex is King exhibition at all libraries from 18-30 October there will be dinosaur activities and a dinosaur trail. Every child who completes the trail will receive a free book (whilst stocks last). So pop down to your local library for a roarsome time!
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