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Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery at Nottingham Central Library

Nottingham Central Library, Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FH
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Friday 30 October - New Year's Eve Thursday 31 December 2026
Nottingham Central Library
Free to visit

Delve into the remarkable life and legacy of the bestselling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie. As a Living Knowledge Network partner library, we are delighted to be hosting a taster of the exhibition opening at the British Library in October 2026. From her best-loved characters including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, to her impact on crime writers today, unravel the secrets behind the Queen of Crime’s enduring appeal.

This exhibition forms part of Inspire and Nottingham City Libraries' wider Agatha Christie season, featuring a range of events and activities celebrating her life, work and literary legacy.

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Opening Times

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery (30 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday - Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed

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Inspire: Culture, Learning, Libraries, NottinghamInspire is an innovative new cultural organisation delivering services on behalf of launched by Nottinghamshire County Council. We are a Community Benefit Society that is dedicated to inspiring people to grow, learn and achieve with the help of our services.

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Nottingham Central Library, NottinghamshireThe library, which is part of the new Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station complex, puts children, young people and learning at the heart of its design, with a high-quality children’s section, immersive storytelling room, extensive book collection and comfortable areas to sit and read.

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	Agatha Christie relaxing during a sightseeing tour, Tajoura, Libya, 1955.	© The Christie Archive Trust
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