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New Additions

by admin | Jul 9, 2016 | Acquisitions, Uncategorized

New fiction & non-fiction titles that came into the library earlier this year..

For the full list of our April new additions, click here.

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Did you know, we have a poetry group at the Librar Did you know, we have a poetry group at the Library that meets here fortnightly? The Poetry Group is now entering its seventh year and there are a limited number of places for new members starting on Thursday 26th September. The group meets on alternate Thursdays at 1.30pm at The Morrab to read and discuss poems by a variety of poets, chosen by a member of the group. The first session of the new term will be on the poet A.E. Stallings. Please contact the Group’s convenor if you would like to join (link in bio) #poetrygroup #poetryreading #poetryclosereading #libraryclasses
There are still some spaces available at @theseawe There are still some spaces available at @theseaweedinstitute ‘Seaweed Pressing’ workshop taking place at the Library this Saturday (14th). Tickets are £40 via the link in our bio. The workshop runs from 10-1.30 & will be an opportunity to learn the Victorian craft of seaweed pressing, see examples of pressings from our archive, and will include a walk down to the foreshore to learn about sustainable harvesting and gather some seaweed to press. Link in bio for more info and booking #libraryevents #seaweedpressing #seaweed #theseaweedinstitute
We’ve had some fantastic talks at the Library ov We’ve had some fantastic talks at the Library over the last few months, many of which have been recorded for our website. Have a look at the link in our bio for some fascinating talks including poetry reading from @katrinanaomipoet and a conversation @ianrussellhsieh and @jodierhianmatthews #LibraryTalks #LibraryEvents #PoetryEvents #DebutNovelists
This month on #PhotoFriday we’ll be sharing phot This month on #PhotoFriday we’ll be sharing photos of trains from our #PhotoArchive. Here is a ‘driver’s eye view’ leaving St Erth taken in 1970. #TrainPhotos #ExploreYourArchive #TrainPhotography
We have recently topped up the new non-fiction on We have recently topped up the new non-fiction on the shelf in reception. Pop into the Library on this rainy afternoon to browse #newnonfiction #librarybooks #naturebooks
Philip Riley, an artist based in Cyprus, and mixed Philip Riley, an artist based in Cyprus, and mixed media artist Nadia Peters will be in residence at The Morrab Library from 17th - 25th September. At the end of their residency they will be giving a talk about their time here and how they used our historic book collection as a visual and literary starting point for the creation of sculptural work, particularly the work of Conrad Gesner’s 16th century work ‘Historia Animalium’. You can read about their upcoming residency on our blog (link in bio) and contact the library to add your name to the ballot for their talk. #artisttalks #librarytalks #artistinresidence #libraryevents
Local artist Claire Lucas will be returning to The Local artist Claire Lucas will be returning to The Morrab Library to run a 7 session term of art classes, starting from September 19th. Using slideshows, demonstrations and a wide range of drawing activities, Claire will help you to develop your drawing skills, find subject matter that inspires you. All levels of experience are welcome, including absolute beginners. More details & booking info can be found on our link in bio. #artistworkshops #thejoyofdrawing #drawingworkshops #libraryevents
Our next Library Talk will be an introduction to T Our next Library Talk will be an introduction to The Seaweed Institute’s first book 'Gomonna', in collaboration with the independent publisher Ancient Magic. This talk will take place in the Reading Room on Wednesday 18th September at 2pm. Gomonna celebrates seaweed and Cornwall. It spans stories, research, foraging insights and recipes. Illustrated with historical photographs and seaweed pressings. All of our talks are open to members and non-members alike and tickets are allocated by a ballot system. If you would like to attend, please email the Morrab Library (more details in the link in our bio). #LibraryTalks #SeaweedInstitute #SeaweedBooks #SeaweedPressing @theseaweedinstitute #Seaweed
This month we've been sharing photos from our #Pho This month we've been sharing photos from our #PhotoArchive of theatres in Cornwall but as it's National Cinema Day tomorrow here are a few photos of the cinemas in Penzance through the ages. (L-R) A photo from 1947 of the Penzance Ritz Cinema on Queen Street showing children queuing for the ABC club. Second, here's the staff of The Savoy Cinema Causewayhead, photographed in 1930. Finally a photo of the Regal Cinema in Penzance taken in 1963, a year before it was demolished. #ExploreYourArchive #CinemaDay #NationalCinemaDay #Cinema #LovePenzance #Film #Queue #PhotoFriday
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