There are plenty of activities and events taking place in Nottinghamshire County Council’s libraries over the half term period and the remainder of February offering something for everyone.

These events include a series of activities around Science and fun arts and crafts events which are on offer in lots of libraries across the county.

You can find out more about events at the county council’s libraries service by visiting www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/whatson

Here are some of the forthcoming events in county libraries:

Bilsthorpe: Chinese Brush Painting Demonstration.
17 February, 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Free. Small charge for refreshments. Demonstration on how to master the art of Chinese Brush Painting.
Bilsthorpe Library, The Crescent, Bilsthorpe

Bilsthorpe: Drumming Workshop.
21 February, 10.30am – 11.30am and 11.30am – 12.30pm.
Free. Small charge for refreshments. Free Drumming Workshop for beginners. Places limited so please contact to reserve your place.
Bilsthorpe Library, The Crescent, Bilsthorpe.

Farnsfield: Coffee morning
11 February, 10.30 – 11.15am
Small donation towards refreshments
Join us for coffee and a chat.
Farnsfield Library, New Hill, Farnsfield

Forest Town: Rowdy Robots.
19 February, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Free. Booking essential. Come along and make your own robot using simple science Age 6+ must be accompanied by an adult
Forest Town Library, Clipstone Road West, Forest Town

Huthwaite: No Missing Pieces – Adults’ Jigsaw Swap
7 February, 10am onwards
Free. Come along and swap your jigsaws and grab a book or two while you’re here.
Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Huthwaite: Half Term Family Games Morning
18 February, 10.30am – 11.30am
Free. Board games, colouring and jigsaws, space to chat and play.
Cold drinks and biscuits provided.
Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Huthwaite: No Missing Pieces – Adults’ Jigsaw Swap
21 February, 10am onwards
Free. Come along and swap your jigsaws and grab a book or two while you’re here.
Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Huthwaite: Coffee Morning
23 February, 10.30am – 12 noon
Cost. A small donation is welcome
Come and have a cup of coffee, tea, a biscuit or some cake.
Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Huthwaite: Children’s Mardi Gras Craft
27 February, 4pm
Free. Come along and make some bright and beautiful Mardi Gras castanets.
Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Huthwaite: No Missing Pieces – Adults’ Jigsaw Swap
28 February, 10am onwards
Free. Come along and swap your jigsaws and grab a book or two while you’re here.
Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Kirkby-in-Ashfield: Craft and Chatter
20 February, 10am -12pm
Free. 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Bring your project, have a chat, meet new friends and enjoy a cup of tea!
Kirkby Library, Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby in Ashfield

Ladybrook: Children’s Craft session.
17 February, 10.30am – 11.30am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
Free. Chinese New Year Year of the Sheep, make your own sheep to take home
Ladybrook Library, Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield

Ladybrook: Children’s craft session.
21 February, 10.30am – 12.00noon.
Free. Chinese New Year make your own dragon to take home.
Ladybrook Library, Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield

Mansfield: Work Club
11 February, 10.00am – 12.00noon.
Free. Receive advice and help on job searches,applications,interview techniques.CV’s and more.
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Westgate, Mansfield.

Mansfield: Sensational Science Week: Family Astronomy Workshops
14 February, 10am – 1pm
Free. Learn to locate major stars, constellations, planets and galaxies, and discover what astronomical events are coming in the next few months.
· Suitable for ages 7+
· Adults and accompanied children welcome
· Booking advised
Tel: 01623 651337, email: [email protected]
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate, Mansfield

Mansfield: It’s Better with Books!
17 February, 2pm
Free. Love books? Then come along to this insightful session where you’ll find out about ‘bibliotherapy’ and how reading is not only enjoyable, but good for us. Take home a reading recommendation based on your tastes!
· Booking advised
Tel: 01623 651 337
Email: [email protected]
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate. Mansfield

Mansfield: Tuesday Talks.
17 February, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Free. Tuesday Talk – Better with books – bibliotherapy with Sheelagh Gallagher.
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Westgate, Mansfield.

Mansfield: Work Club
18 February, 10.00am – 12.00noon.
Free. Receive advice and help on job searches,applications,interview techniques. CV’s and more.
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Westgate, Mansfield.

Mansfield: UP (U)
19 February, 11am
Cost: £2. Enjoy our half-term screening of this fabulous animated adventure. By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78 year-old Carl sets out for South America to fulfil a dream. An 8-year old wilderness explorer becomes an inadvertent stowaway.
· Pre-booking available
Tel: 01623 651 337, Email: [email protected]
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate, Mansfield

Mansfield: The Mouthy Poets on Tour
21 February, 11am – 5pm
Free. Join the brilliant Mouthy Poets for a words & poetry workshop followed by a live performance. The Mouthy Poets are a spoken-word collective, and promise chunky slices of poetry, drama and lots of energy!
· Suitable for 12 – 19 year olds
· Booking advised
Tel: 01623 651 337, email: [email protected]
Mansfield Central Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate, Mansfield

Mansfield: East Midlands Ambulance Service: CPR drop-ins
21 February, 12pm – 2pm
Free. Join East Midlands Ambulance Service at these drop-in sessions for the chance to gain hands-on CPR skills and learn about the importance of the first responders.
Tel: 01623 651 337, email: [email protected]
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate, Mansfield

Mansfield: Knit ‘n’ Natter.
21 February, 10.00am – 12.00noon.
Free. Friendly knitting group for all ages and abilities
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Westgate, Mansfield.

Mansfield: Work Club.
25 February, 10.00am – 12.00noon.
Free. Receive advice and help on job searches,applications,interview techniques. CV’s and more.
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Westgate, Mansfield.

Mansfield: Blogging for Writers with Nottingham Writers’ Studio
28 February, 10am – 2pm
£6. A blog can be a good way to establish yourself as a writer, giving your writing a platform and connecting you with audiences.
Join Nottingham Writers’ Studio to explore blogging, including developing your online profile and writing great content.
· Booking essential
Tel: 01623 651 337, email: [email protected]
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate, Mansfield

Mansfield: Craft, Create and Donate.
28 February, 10.00am – 12.00noon.
Free. Charity knitting and crafts
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Westgate, Mansfield.

Mansfield Woodhouse: Chinese New Year.
17 February, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Free. Make a Chinese dragon or a paper plate goat. Try the chopstick challenge
Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse.

Mansfield Woodhouse: Elmer the Elephant Day.
19 February, 10.30am – 12.30noon.
Free. Design your own colourful Elmer the Elephant and listen to extracts from Elmer stories
Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse.

Ollerton: Make a Chinese Lantern
16 February, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Free. Celebrate Chinese New Year and make yourself a Chinese Lantern – Craft activity for children.
Ollerton Library, Forest Road, New Ollerton.

Skegby: Children’s Valentines Craft – Jolly heart person
13 February, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Free. Make your jolly heart person to send to your valentine!
Skegby Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby

Skegby Library’s Jigsaw Swap
14 February, 9.30am onwards
Free. Come along and swap your jigsaws with others who share the same hobby as you.
Skegby Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby

Skegby: Ladybird Crown
20 February, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Free. Make your own ladybird crown to wear whilst choosing a book or two.
Skegby Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby

Skegby Library’s Jigsaw Swap
21 February, 9.30am onwards
Free. Come along and swap your jigsaws with others who share the same hobby as you.
Skegby Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby

Skegby: Tea & Crafts – Crochet
23 February, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost: Free
Join others with the same passion for crochet as you. Share ideas or learn new things and enjoy a spot of tea or coffee too.
Skegby Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby

Skegby Library’s Jigsaw Swap
28 February, 9.30am onwards
Free. Come along and swap your jigsaws with others who share the same hobby as you.
Skegby Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby

Sutton-in-Ashfield: Peter Rabbit Day
14 February, 11am – 1.00pm
Free. Peter Rabbit is visiting Sutton Library today. There’ll also be a sing-a-long as well as craft activities and colouring to join in with and you can even have your photo taken with Peter so don’t forget your camera!
Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield

Sutton-in-Ashfield: Badge Making
18 February, 11am – 12noon
Free. Design and make your own badge with your own design at Sutton in Ashfield Library.
Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield

Sutton-in-Ashfield: Family History Drop In
27 February, 10.00am-12noon
Free. Are you researching your family tree and need some help? Our resident local history expert will be available for FREE help and advice on how to get your research back on track. She can also help with queries about Ancestry.co.uk which you can use for free in Nottinghamshire libraries.
Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield. Notts

Sutton-in-Ashfield: Craft Stall
28 February, 10am-1pm
Free. There’ll be a craft stall in Sutton Library today.
Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield

Warsop Parish Paths Display by Warsop Footpaths And Countryside Group.
01 – 18 February, time(s) Library opening hours.
Free. Pick up your free copy of our new map and guide to the public footpaths, bridleways and byways in the parish of Warsop
Warsop Library, High Street, Warsop.

Warsop: Children craft session.
17 February, 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
Free. Chinese New Year Year of the sheep, make your own sheep to take home
Warsop Library, High Street, Warsop.