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What’s On Across Nottingham City Libraries

Beyond the books, Nottingham libraries are a vibrant hub of cultural activity, hosting an array of events, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year. From author talks and poetry slams to practical workshops on starting your own business, there’s always something exciting happening across our libraries.

Take a look below at upcoming events and activities.

Great Big Green Week 2026

Join Nottingham City Libraries for 2026's Great Big Green Week - a lively programme of films, eco markets, exhibitions, poetry, wildlife and even the world’s first electronic snail racing board.

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Saturday 6 June to Saturday 13 June

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Mikron Theatre, Top of the Wold Web Banner

Top of the Wold: from Mikron Theatre

Get ready for a hilarious and heart-warming journey to the Top of the Wold, with Mikron Theatre!

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Saturday 30 May, 7pm to 9pm

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Reading Stars

Location:

Hyson Green Library – Mary Potter Centre

Children and adult doing crafts in library

May Half Term Fun!

Take a look at what we've got going on for families this May half-term!

Tiny Giants: Children’s Puppetry Workshop

Join in with Tiny Giants - a playful, hands-on puppetry workshop from company Cracking Slate for children aged 5–11!

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Friday 29 May, 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Totstime Fun

Join us across libraries for weekly tots fun- songs, rhymes and music.

Location:

Bulwell Riverside Library, Clifton Library, Dales Centre Library, Hyson Green Library – Mary Potter Centre,

When: Weekly

Queer Nottingham: Now we celebrate the 90s and this century!

Nottingham Central Library is proud to welcome back author, CJ DeBarra and Five Leaves publications for the launch of the second volume of Queer Nottingham 1991-2020.

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Friday 22 May, Doors 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, closes 9.00pm

Readings from the Writer Highway

Come along to Nottingham Central Library for 'Readings from the Writer Highway', a free reading of poetry and prose by members of The Writer Highway.

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Tuesday 2 June, 2pm to 4pm

Read, Return, Repeat

To celebrate 2026 as the National Year of Reading, we’re challenging you to read more of what you love this Spring.

Location:

Bulwell Riverside Library, Clifton Library, Dales Centre Library, Hyson Green Library – Mary Potter Centre,

When: 25 April to 27 June 2026

Artwork by Graham Edwards and Chris Niven.

Words and Pictures: A Creative Exhibition

This late spring early summer showcase celebrates the creative relationship between words and pictures and how, when combined, we see something new entirely.

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May, During library opening hours

ARTifictial Intelligence: Show Me A Story About AI

From February to April, Nottingham Central Library showcases a series of physical and digital art pieces, all created in response to RAI-UK’s call out for artists to explore their relationship with AI.

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: February 16 to April 15, During library opening hours

Top of the Wold: from Mikron Theatre

Get ready for a hilarious and heart-warming journey to the Top of the Wold, with Mikron Theatre!

Location:

Nottingham Central Library

When: Saturday 30 May, 7pm to 9pm

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