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The second instalment of our winter lecture series…

by admin | Oct 6, 2017 | Events, Morrab Library, Talk

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We have lots of Christmas gifts available for purc We have lots of Christmas gifts available for purchase - and all proceeds help support our wonderful library. Drop in and explore the array of options, from memberships to tote bags, to cards, to maps, to books - and more! #SupportYourLibrary #ChristmasGiftIdeas #SupportLocal #LovePenzance
We're open! Our Christmas Fair is underway, we're We're open! Our Christmas Fair is underway, we're here till 2.00pm. Cakes, books, plants, bread, craft and much more!! #ChristmasFair #CraftFair #LovePenzance
This Photo Friday image is a lot of fun as a brave This Photo Friday image is a lot of fun as a brave band of women astronauts blast off to explore the surface of the Moon… Penzance Carnival, 1973. #photofriday #exploreyourarchive #WomensInstitute #photoarchive #WomenOnTheMoon #Moon #CarnivalFloat #LovePenzance #Astronuats #WomenAstronauts #NASA
Don’t forget we host a Relaxed Book Group at the l Don’t forget we host a Relaxed Book Group at the library, led by the lovely Jo Buckingham. The next session takes place on Tuesday 25th November from 2pm-3pm. This friendly group is for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. Rather than reading a specific book, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea, biscuits and company in the beautiful atmosphere of The Morrab library. Find out more on our website (link in bio). #librarybookclub #relaxedbookclub #bookclub #libraryevents #libraryactivities
As we prepare for our Christmas Fair this Saturday As we prepare for our Christmas Fair this Saturday, we won't be able to offer a Library tour this Friday afternoon. Room bookings will also be limited to the morning of Friday the 21st until 1.00pm. Make sure to come down this weekend and see us for the Fair between 10am and 2pm on Saturday for an opportunity to support the Library and lots of small businesses, as well as get some of that Christmas shopping done. #ChristmasFair #SupportYourLibrary #NoTour #LovePenzance #ChristmasShopping #CraftFair #BookSale
We were recently presented with this incredible wo We were recently presented with this incredible wooden replica of our beautiful Library by local crafter Tracey Russell. She and her husband make tiny models of Penzance's historic and Iconic buildings from wood, and they will have a stall at our Christmas Fair on 22nd November. We are so grateful for such a beautiful gift! #ModelBuildings #Replica Building #LocalCraft #LovePenzance
We would like to introduce you to the library’s ne We would like to introduce you to the library’s new tote bag - on sale now at the library. Made from natural cotton with long sturdy handles, the bags are perfect for carrying your library loans home with you, or filling up with treats and gifts from one of our Fairs. The beautiful image of the library, nestled within the Morrab Gardens, was designed by our very own library assistant, Harriet Jade Harrow. Bags cost £10 each, and proceeds will go to the care and maintenance of your library and its important and special collections. Why not buy one for yourself, or as a Christmas gift? #ChristmasShopping #ToteBag #OnSaleNow #SupportYourLibrary Independent Libraries Association #LibraryBag
This Photo Friday gives us an opportunity to refle This Photo Friday gives us an opportunity to reflect on something creative. “Art exhibition possibly Newlyn Gallery,” Morrab Library Photographic Archive #photofriday #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive
Nick Harkaway joined @bbccornwall's Julie Skentelb Nick Harkaway joined @bbccornwall's Julie Skentelbery for an interview ahead of his talk at the John le Carré Memorial Lecture this Sunday evening at 6.30pm at the Acorn Theatre. The link to the interview (16:38 minutes in) is available via the link in bio. A few tickets are still available - contact the Acorn Theatre directly to purchase them. The Edge of the World Bookshop will be selling books at the event too, which is proudly supported by the Arts Society West Cornwall. #JohnleCarre #NickHarkaway @acornpenzance @edgeoftheworldbookshop @taswestcornwall
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