Nottingham Performing Arts Library (NPALS)

NPALS lends multiple copies of plays, vocal scores and orchestral sets.

Overview

What NPALS Offers

  • Extensive Collection: The service holds over 24,000 drama copies, 85,000 vocal scores, and 1,300 orchestral sets.
  • Group Loans & Pricing: Registration is free for organisations, with hire charges calculated based on the item format and loan length.
  • Inter-Library Loans: Customers in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland can request items not held in NPALS stock through the online portal.
  • Individual Borrowing: Single-copy monologues and solo or chamber music scores are listed on the general library catalogue and can be borrowed using a standard library card.

Full details can be found here: Nottingham Performing Arts Library Service | Nottingham City Libraries

Times and availability

Opening Times

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10am - 1pm | 1.30pm - 5pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10am - 1pm | 1.30pm - 5pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

Sunday: Closed

Bank Holiday: Closed

Contact

Address

NPALS
Radford-Lenton Library
Lenton Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 2BY
Get directions

Gallery

NPALs shelves

Last updated: 13 November 2026