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Are you looking for inspiration to keep you entertained as we emerge from lockdown?

Our partners at Inspire have been working hard throughout the current pandemic to keep you inspired by culture, learning and libraries. They have created a wide range of online resources, commissioning original content and developing online learning. Explore all that Inspire have to offer from the comfort of your own home in advance of the planned reopening from 12 April.

Please note: reopening libraries is subject to the government roadmap. Keep updated at inspireculture.org.uk/servicedisruption or sign up to receive updates direct from Inspire at inspireculture.org.uk/emails.


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Always open for reading!

Inspire recently relaunched their eAudio books and eMagazines through the Libby App which complements their other online services. With over 10,000 eBooks, 13,000 eAudio books and 150+ eMagazines and eNewspapers all FREE to download, Inspire are your 24-7 local library!

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Family adventures

Are you missing the fun of theatre and live performance with your little ones? Inspire have drama, storytelling and beautifully animated tales for you to share with your children in video and audio formats. Explore a fabulous world of adventures online.

Children and families


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Free career and skills support

If you are unemployed, have recently been made redundant or you are looking for a career change, you may be eligible to receive free, personalised support with no impact on benefits.

Inspire can help you with careers advice, updating your CV and help filling out application forms. You can even tap into qualifications in Maths, English and IT as part of the Way2Work initiative.

Find help with employment and training


Inspire Events

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Boost your career with Inspire courses

If you’re looking to develop your skills or re-train for a new job, Inspire have a range of courses to choose from. Courses include Level 1 Customer Service and Preparing to work in Schools, to accredited courses in the Education & Training field or Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care. You may also be eligible for part funding or an education loan.

Find accredited courses

Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care


history and imagination week

History and Imagination week
15 - 19 March 2021

Join Inspire next week for a series of inspiring virtual events celebrating the links between history and imagination. Learn more about the research behind historical fiction writing and biographies, and how the characters and places explored can unearth some surprises!

History and Imagination week


Sophie Kay

Bringing Home the Bacon
14 April 2021

Enjoy a riotous romp through British historical occupations, from gong farmers to mush fakers, charwomen and colporteurs. There’s a colourful history to explore in this illuminating session with Dr Sophie Kay.

Book now for Bringing Home the Bacon


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