Nottingham Forest legend John McGovern – the man who captained the football club to win the European Cup twice – is preparing for two talks at Nottinghamshire County Council’s libraries.

He will be appearing at both Mansfield Library on November 29 and Worksop Library on December 1. The events are among a packed programme of activity taking place in libraries across the county over the next month.

Councillor John Knight, Committee Chairman for Culture, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We are very pleased to be welcoming John McGovern to both Worksop Library and Mansfield Library. His talks about his life and career will be fascinating and these events are further examples of the exciting and varied programme of around 7,000 events we host in our libraries each year – offering something for everyone.”

Other highlights in the programme over the coming weeks include a series of Jazz evenings taking place at libraries including Worksop, Southwell and West Bridgford, and Christmas craft events for children at many libraries across the county at libraries including Mansfield, Eastwood and Sutton-in-Ashfield.

John McGovern will be reading from his autobiography From Bo’ness to the Bernabeu: My Story at Mansfield and Worksop. The events follow a similar successful event held last year at West Bridgford Library which was well received.
John McGovern said: “The event at West Bridgford was a brilliant evening, in a superb setting and there was a great atmosphere, so I am looking forward to the forthcoming talks at both Worksop Library and Mansfield Library as well. Partnership initiatives between Nottingham Forest and the county council’s library service really help promote the value of reading and libraries to so many people.”

· Talk: An afternoon with John McGovern

Sunday 29 November 1pm to 3pm Mansfield Central Library £6. Find out more about the man who captained Nottingham Forest to win the European Cup twice. McGovern talks about his career and his autobiography From Bo’ness to the Bernabeu: My Story. For more details please call the library on 01623 651337.

· Talk: An Evening with John McGovern

Tuesday 1 December 7.30pm to 9.30pm Worksop Library £6.00. Find out more about the man who captained Nottingham Forest to win the European Cup twice. McGovern talks about his career and his autobiography From Bo’ness to the Bernabeu: My Story. Advance booking is required. To book this event visit the library, or call 01909 535353.

For more details about forthcoming events at Nottinghamshire County Council libraries, visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/events