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Libraries in Nottingham

Nottingham's library scene runs from the grand to the ordinary in the best way. Bromley House Library sits right in the centre in an old townhouse, and though it's a members' library, its tours let non-members have a look round, with a children's library tucked inside too. Out at West Bridgford, the library does Rattle Rhyme and Roll for singing along, then picture books and holiday crafts for after. Beeston Library, a short trip from the centre, runs free weekly sessions for babies and toddlers alongside Lego and Chess clubs once children are older. If you want free and easy, West Bridgford and Beeston libraries cost nothing to join and both have wheelchair access and toilets, with Beeston adding parking and bike racks for anyone driving or cycling over. Beeston suits a spread of ages best, from the baby sessions right down to Chess club regulars. Bromley House is the one to save for a slower visit, when you fancy wandering an old building rather than rushing between shelves, and booking ahead for the tour is part of the fun.

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