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 Have you completed our Next Chapter survey yet? If you want to know more before you share your views, attend our public meeting on Tuesday 29 March, 6.30pm at the Council House, Nottingham.
- Get background information about the Library Needs Assessment review and an overview of the proposals.
- Ask questions and put forward your ideas on how you feel we can develop an improved library service.
Tuesday 29 March, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at the Council House.
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 Fancy getting your hands on some ex-library stock and other items? As we make the transition to the new Central Library site, it is time to remove some of our older stock to make space for newer items.
Items will include DVDs, CDs, local studies books and pamphlets, local studies maps and prints, music scores, magazines, adult and children’s fiction, adult and children’s non-fiction, talking books and books in world languages.
Monday 28 March to Saturday 2 April, 10am – 4pm, Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row.
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New on BorrowBox
New titles with no queues. These titles are available immediately, so you can read or listen whenever and wherever you like!
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot | The Lamplighters, Emma Stonex | Mum and Dad, Joanna Trollope | The Woman in the Photograph, Stephanie Butland | Cookie!, Konnie Huq | Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens.
 Join us for a talk with David Belbin, as he talks about his new novel Death in the Family, part of his Bone and Cane series.
David Belbin has published more than fifty novels, including the Nottingham set young adult series, “The Beat”, “The Pretender” and “Love Lessons and Student. He teaches on NTU’s MA in Creative Writing. He led Nottingham’s successful bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature, and recently stepped down as chair of the NUCoL board.
His new novel, set during the 2001 General Election is about the unexplained death of an Asian dentist and has scenes set in and near Basford. Nick Cane is suspected of murder whilst Sarah Bone MP seems set to lose her seat. An investigative journalist is determined to get to the bottom of the connection between the two.
Saturday 2 April at 2pm, Basford Library. Refreshments served from 1.45pm.
Tickets are free, but space is limited so don't delay in getting your ticket
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If you are from the South Asian community you are warmly invited to Hyson Green Library to share your experiences of moving to Nottingham in the 1950s, 60s or 70s, as we celebrate Nottingham’s South Asian citizens, their heritage and influence on Nottingham.
We would love to see your letters, documents, postcards, photos, wedding invitations or other materials that illustrate the story of your move to Nottingham. The material gathered will be curated, interpreted and shared by Nottingham Local Studies Library, celebrating the impact and influence of Asian citizens on the rich social heritage of Nottingham.
Come see us at Hyson Green Library on
- Tuesday 29 March, 10am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Saturday 2 April, 10am to 12pm
No need to book, just pop along.
For more information contact Nottingham Local Studies library on [email protected]
Enjoy a few moments away from it all with our relaxing online jigsaws, with recent puzzles from our archives celebrating International Women’s Day, The Winter Olympics and National Storytelling Week.
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 Learning to drive or know someone who is? We now offer our library members free access to Theory Test Pro - saving you over £20 a year.
Theory Test Pro is an online simulation of the UK’s driving theory test. It contains the entire official test question bank, hazard perception videos and an online version of the Highway Code.
You can access it in a library on one of our PCs or at home on one of your own devices.
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 Meet Marceline Lindsay to learn about how you can understand and manage your energy levels so you can bring your best, motivated self to your business's day-to-day at the next Business Club with the BIPC.
Wednesday 16 March, 1pm to 2pm on Zoom.
 Join the next Summit Creative webinar for lessons in how to avoid damaging your business with bad branding practices.
Wednesday 30 March, 10am to 11am on Zoom.
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 The fabulous Spark Arts are back for Easter with two brilliant shows.
Curious Investigators is a highly visual and interactive adventure in which the audience are invited to join in with the story and help rescue an unborn chick. With plenty of suprises along the way, it’s perfect for 3-7 year olds.
Wednesday 6 April at Clifton Library, at 11am and 2pm
Thursday 7 April, at The Dales Centre, at 11am and 2pm.
 Look Mum, No Hands! is a tender story about friendship, taking risks and growing up. Two friends explore freedom and independence and how they change depending on whether they are disabled or not. Ideal for ages 7+.
Friday 8 April at Hyson Green Library at 10.30am and the Meadows Library at 3.30pm.
Tickets to either show are £3 each or a family of four costs £10. Everyone aged 3 and over needs a ticket.
The Nottingham Playhouse have wonderful drama workshops and shows, local storyteller Nicky Rafferty brings her brilliant interactive tales to life and there’s book based sensory play coming up.
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Monday 21 March - Nottingham Playhouse Presents Story Explorers, St Ann’s Valley Library 10.30am and Strelley Road Library 10.30am
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Friday 1 April - Storytelling with Nicky Rafferty, Strelley Road Library 10.30am and St Ann’s Valley Library 1.30pm
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Tuesday 26 April - Wow! Said the Owl Sensory Play, St Ann’s Library 10.30am and Strelley Road Library 1.30pm.
Throughout the Easter holidays there will be a themed picture hunt in libraries. Just ask staff for the sheet, find the pictures around the library and then return your completed sheet to get your prize! Running from 1 April to 18 April.
In need of a calming activity after all those egg hunts and sugar? Head to our Easter page for crafting activities and enjoy a story with Local author Gareth Peter as he reads ‘The Great Easter Egg Scramble’.
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Nottingham Financial Resilience Partnership want to hear from residents across the city about their views and experiences on money issues at the moment, so that they can make sure they are doing everything possible to help Nottingham people during a difficult period due to the cost of living crisis and other factors.
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