Sutton in Ashfield Library

Sutton in Ashfield Library is located in the heart of the community, within Idlewells Shopping Centre, and provides a vibrant hub for information, culture, heritage, and learning. The friendly members of staff are always on hand to help find the latest books, or the hidden gems within more than 36,000 titles that line the shelves.


For the youngest in the community, Rattle, Rhyme, and Roll, takes place every Monday morning for babies, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the older ones. Drop in for a cup of tea and a chat each Friday from 10.30am to midday, or join in with the poetry group, adult games club, or Monday’s Knit and Natter.

The library plays host to the Crime Café every second Wednesday of each month, discussing whodunnit fictions, while there are regular guest appearances from popular local authors.

There are two meetings rooms available for hire at the library and there is also the Inspire Learning team regularly on hand with courses from functional skills to watercolour painting.

Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday.

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