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Some libraries remain closed temporarily, though many are available with a change to facilities. | See our dedicated page for the latest information on facilities, including Click & Collect and PC & printing services

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Coronavirus

Updated 07 January. Frequently Asked Questions, updates and information for Nottingham City Library users.

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eBooks eMagazines eAudio

Free, remote access to library eBooks, eMagazines and eAudio books.

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Reading and Learning for Kids

Home schooling resources, stories and reading, homework and revision support, coding and more.

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Your Online Library

Discover informative and fun ways to keep you focused and entertained in these challenging times. Bringing your library to you online.

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Arts and Literature events online

The new programme of arts and literature events for adults, author talks, performance poetry, exhibitions and more...

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Fun Activities for Kids

Loads of ideas for fun things to do - from performances to enjoy at home and fun stuff to keep busy and entertained

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Library Catalogue: Search / reserve / renew / account

All about using the Nottingham City Library online catalogue.

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Find a library

Contact details for libraries. Details about changes to services, new ways to use the library and making appointments to visit.

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Click and Collect

Helping you find your next great read. Request a selection of books, audio books, fiction or non-fiction to collect from one of our available libraries.

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Computers and WiFi in Libraries

Essential use free computers, printing and WiFi in Nottingham City Libraries.

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Business & IP Centre Nottingham

The Business and IP Centre (Intellectual Property) providing help, support and advice to anyone thinking of starting or with their own business.

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Free eNewspapers and eMagazines service

With PressReader read online or download, at home, in the library and on the go. Free newspapers and magazines from your local area, UK nationals and 1,000s more from around the world. Click for more...

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eReference

Online resources for reference, research and information. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, information for business, family history and more.

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Using the library

A quick guide to using the library, including: borrowing, enquiry service, new residents to Nottingham and the UK, visitors.

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Local Studies and Family History

Local Studies Library is offering reduced remote services. Please click to go to the page for more details.

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Libraries special events

Online upcoming events for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

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Join the Library

How to join Nottingham City Libraries

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Help with health at your Library

Find health information and support at Nottingham City Libraries.

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The Library for Under 5s

A great choice of books for babies and toddlers to borrow. Join in the fun activities with stories, music, rhymes and crafts.

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The Library for 5-11 years

A great choice of books, activities and code clubs to join in with across the city.

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The library for 12-19 years

There are teen areas in most libraries with books selected by local young people for their age groups. A great choice of fiction, non fiction, manga and graphic novels.

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Volunteering with Libraries

Libraries are proud to provide unique and rewarding volunteering opportunities.

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Library Charges and Fees

Most library services are free, such as joining and borrowing books. Find information on library charges, fees and concessions here.

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Hire a Library Room

Is currently unavailable.

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Library Regular Activities

All regular events and activities in our libraries are temporarily suspended, we have exciting new ones online.

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Adult Learning Courses

Formal learning isn’t for everyone and our community learning courses are designed to inspire adults who want to return to learning and gain confidence and new skills.

Upcoming Online Events
19 Jan 'Outside' an exhibition of winter walks past Online in our Arts Events
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