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 Join us at Bulwell Riverside Library, Friday 21 October, 4.30pm to 6pm as we bring together a panellist of black-owned small businesses in Nottingham to share their entrepreneurial journeys, successes, advice and their reflections on building the black economy. Hear from:
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Celebrated every October, Black History Month is an annual commemoration of the achievements, contributions and history of black people in the UK, and this year the theme is Time for Change: Action not Words.
Reading is a great way to learn about equality and diversity. Explore our selection of fiction and non-fiction that celebrate the ethnically diverse communities of our world as well as providing a good starting point for exploring the topics of racism, prejudice and black history
Adult Fiction | Adult Non-Fiction | Children's Books.
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Join us at Wollaton Library for a creative writing workshop, exploring the work of the famous Nottinghamshire writer D.H. Lawrence.
Aimed at adults aged 16+, the workshop will draw inspiration from Lawrence’s fascinating and varied written portraits and will hone your skills in crafting short stories and take your writing to the next level!
The workshop will be run by Karen Buckley, who has a PhD in Creative Writing and was Chief Examiner for the Creative Writing A-Level.
Saturday 29 October, 10am to 12pm at Wollaton Library.
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No waiting lists, no queues, just download the app and get reading! This month's BorrowBox campaign titles include,
The Pull of the Stars, Emma Donoghue | The Book of Form and Emptiness, Ruth Ozeki | A River Called Time, Courttia Newland | Black Sunday, Tola Rotimi Abraham | The Last Library, Freya Sampson | The Twisted Tree, Rachel Burge | Sing, Unburied, Sing, Jesmyn Ward.
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 We’ve revamped the health section of our website to bring you a wealth of information about our wellbeing-related services for different age groups, carers, those with dementia, parents and those with sight loss, as well as links to trusted help and support.
Check it out to find out about Reading Well, Memory Packs, social activities in libraries and health related events such as our Social Prescribing sessions, and much more!
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 We’re excited to launch the new Reading Well for Teens collection!
Chosen by the Reading Agency working with librarians and health professionals, the collection covers a wide range of topics relevant to young people from managing emotions to anxiety, depression, body image, neurodiversity and staying safe on social media.
You can reserve books on the library catalogue - just scroll through the Reading Well for Teens titles and order with a couple of clicks or taps!
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This year marks the 30th year of this local event showcasing activities to boost your mental health and support for those living with mental health conditions.
There is a packed programme of events around the city and we’ll be at the anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 19 October - come and say hello!
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 Were you born in Zimbabwe and now living in Nottingham? Then we would like to invite you to be part of this exciting project!
In partnership with Fifth Word Theatre, “We Need New Stories” is a new intergenerational living history project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
We are seeking first-generation Zimbabweans to share their stories and memories of moving to Nottingham through filmed interviews led by local young people of African heritage. The interviews will be permanently stored in the Nottingham Local Studies collection.
There are also exciting opportunities for people aged 16-22 and of African or Caribbean heritage with an interest in film, photography, journalism and local history to support the project and take part in filmmaking, photography and oral history workshops under the guidance of professionals.
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A Goosey themed jigsaw to celebrate the much loved Goose Fair, now in its 726 year!
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Keep your little pumpkins busy this Halloween with our library craft fun days!
Every library has an autumn themed picture hunt and a variety of free craft and LEGO activities for you to enjoy together.
Pick up a new read or two on your visit - we have a great selection of spooky reads that will frighten and delight in equal measure!
There's also a Halloween Sensory Play and Story on 31 October at St Ann’s Library, 10.30am and Strelley Road Library, 1.30pm for Tots.
Come and join in the Halloween fun with your little one. Dressing up is encouraged though some activities will be messy! With special guest, local author Gareth Peter reading his spooky story at the end of the session. No need to book!
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Reel Respect is bringing you a special sing-along screening of Encanto.
Join in or just enjoy - this fun-filled adventure is all about celebrating our differences!
A light-hearted activity will be included on the day for families to enjoy together.
- Wednesday 26 October, St Ann’s Valley Library, 12pm to 4pm.
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There will be a scheduled interval for those with young children
- These events are free but donations or ‘pay what you can’ welcome
- Booking is not necessary for entry but is encouraged
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