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October 2018
Talk: Lucy Crane on Lithium Mining in Cornwall
Lucy Crane, an exploration geologist with Cornish Lithium, will be talking about how Cornish Lithium are exploring for lithium contained within hot springs which occur naturally at depth within the granites. Lucy will talk about why the demand for lithium has risen recently, why it's set to continue and why Cornwall is so prospective for lithium, but also other technology metals such as cobalt and tin - which will be needed to drive the 'battery revolution'. PLEASE NOTE: this talk…
Find out more »November 2018
Christmas Craft Fair
Local makers and artists gather at the library for our annual craft fair - all your Christmas shopping needs catered for
Find out more »Penzance Orchestral Society’s Autumn Concert
Penzance Orchestral Society's Autumn Concert, themed to celebrate the Library's Bicentenary. Featuring Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Schubert's Symphony No 6 (which dates from the year of the library's foundation) and mezzo soprano Charlotte Collier performing Mahler's orchestral song cycle Rückert-Lieder. The concert will be held at Penwith College Auditorium Tickets £10, available from Penzance Orchestral Society
Find out more »Sydney, Where Art Thou? – W.S Graham Centenary
A Celebration in his own words of the life, work and centenary of the poet W.S. Graham, who was born in Scotland but spent most of his adult life in West Cornwall. Graham's poems will be introduced by John Butterworth and read by John Truscott.
Find out more »Thank you event for our volunteers
An invitation to all our wonderful volunteers to gather together for drinks and nibbles as our Chairman, Committee and staff give grateful thanks for all the hard work and time devoted to the library.
Find out more »December 2018
Deadlier Than The Male: Wives of the Generals, 1677-1937
How much influence did notable wives have on the leading commanders in British military history? These women tend to be disregarded but, as Trina Beckett demonstrates in this revealing and thought- provoking study, their influence has often been profound. Taking examples from the eighteenth century to the Second World War, she uncovers a hidden dimension in the rise to prominence of some of Britain’s most famous soldiers and documents a series of fascinating relationships between powerful men and equally powerful…
Find out more »Christmas Party
Morrab Library's Christmas party, with carols performed by the Buccas Four. There will also be a presentation of the Library Commemorative Book by Sue Lexington and Steph Haxton. As well as plenty of Christmas cheer!
Find out more »Ukulele Day
The Music Box (Penzance family run musical instrument and accessory shop), will host a day of ukulele demos and tutorials at the Library. No experience necessary - just drop-in!
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