Inspire Libraries - Unmissable events for children and families

28th July

 

 

Upcoming family fun in Inspire Libraries

Our libraries are gearing up for the summer with children's workshops, family theatre and the chance to join Imagination Gaming for oodles of fun. Even the tiniest members of the family can be inspired this season! Read on to find out what's on near you.

 

 

 


On Your Marks: Family Workshop

In 12 Inspire Libraries from Monday 31 July - Wednesday 23 August

 

 

Come and meet Inspire’s 2023 Artist and Author in Residence: Nottingham-based artist Amy Lee Young and international-selling children’s author, Donna David!

Work with Amy to make a bright paper mobile! With pre-cut shapes and symbols from all the colours in the rainbow. You will have the chance to design your own joyful mobile that represents you and everything you love about games, sports and play. Adorn your mobile with poetry you create with Donna.

 

For ages 7+ and their families 
FREE - No booking required

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Summer Reading Challenge

In Inspire libraries from Saturday 8 July - Sunday 3 September

 

Ready, Set, Read! Presented by the Reading Agency, delivered in partnership with libraries

 

Ready, Set, Read! Join the team this summer.
The Summer Reading Challenge is back in Inspire libraries this summer. This year's challenge is Ready, Set, Read! Themed around the power of play, sport and games, children will help our fictional superstar team (and their marvellous mascots!) weave their way through a summer obstacle course. 

 

For ages 4-11
FREE - In all Libraries

 

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Family Theatre:

 

Little Seeds Music presents: JACK!

For as long as tales have been told, the character of Jack has been a constant presence in stories. Now, in this new musical for children and families, discover the truth behind the original fairytale hero. Join Jack in his many guises as he seeks his fortune, finds the love of his life and, of course, takes on the fearsome giant.

Library members: £4
Non library members: £7
Touring Inspire Libraries 
Tuesday 15 - Thursday 31 August 

East Lab Dance Company presents: Frocks, Socks and the Orange Fox

Foxes’ socks have disappeared! Can you help fox find the missing socks? East Lab Dance Company are inviting families to rhyme, move and learn, in this interactive dance adventure. Children will join with fox and mole on an immersive journey, and take part in an exciting stay and play workshop after the show.

FREE - Booking advised 
Mansfield Central Library 
Friday 11 August, 2pm

 

 

 

Imagination Gaming
Newark Library and Bingham Library - Wednesday 2 August
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Hucknall Library - Friday 4 August

 

Join Imagination Gaming for oodles of fun at one of our family drop-in sessions.

Play some of the coolest, smartest, fast witted and amusing board games from around the world. Games for all ages that are easy to pick up but hard to put down!

For children aged 5-11
FREE - No booking required
 

 

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Count on us for Fun!
Newark Buttermarket Monday 31 July - Monday 21 August

 

Explore mathematical mysteries and counting conundrums by drawing curves with straight lines, creating counting collages, exploring new dimensions, and constructing prisms and pyramids.  Join us for a 4 week course for adults and children who like fun and learning. 

For ages 19+
FREE - Booking required
 

 

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