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March 15 @ 13:00 - 15:30

‘A Guiding Hand’ | Talk and min workshop with Artist in Residence Vicki Aimers

Morrab Library

Join Book Artist and PhD researcher Vicki Aimers for an informal talk and hands-on workshop exploring private education in Cornwall, particularly in West Cornwall, during the period when state schools […]

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We’re delighted to announce that Arizona based p

We’re delighted to announce that Arizona based poet Jodie Hollander is the Morrab Library’s Poet in Residence for a month from 15th April to 10th May.

During her residency Jodie will be running a workshop per week (across different themes), giving a poetry reading, and concluding with a Poetry Open Mic afternoon tea in the Reading Room. Find out more about these events via the link in our bio.

#libraryevents #poetinresidence #poetryresidency #poetsinthelibrary #poetryoninstagram #poetrycommunity

We’re thrilled that novelist Emylia Hall will be

We’re thrilled that novelist Emylia Hall will be returning to the Library on Wednesday 9th April to introduce us to 'The Arts Trail Killer,’ the fifth novel in her bestselling Shell House Detectives mystery series.

With the book hot off the press, learn how the author keeps coming up with her twisty plots, how the landscape directly inspires her, and what's next for her super sleuths, Ally and Jayden.

Tickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 31st March.

Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).

Link in bio for more info

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Don’t forget to book your ticket for the @penzna

Don’t forget to book your ticket for the @penznace_orchestral_society Synaesthesia concert at St John’s Hall this Saturday at 6pm.

Plus we’re providing refreshments to raise funds for the library.

Find out more and book tickets via the link in our bio.

#pzo #penzanceorchestralsociety #concert #lovepenzance #orchestra @geddonpz

We had a wonderful week hosting Vicki Aimers' resi

We had a wonderful week hosting Vicki Aimers' residency at the library, culminating in a wonderful talk and stitching workshop on Saturday.

Vicki’s daughter has designed a colouring and sewing activity sheet for children which is available to collect from the library.

#ArtistResidency #ArrtistInResidence #ArtistInTheLibrary @VickiAimers #ForgottenWomen

There are a handful of places left for Peter McAll

There are a handful of places left for Peter McAllister's Creative Writing Workshops at the Library.

The first workshop (Saturday 29th March, 10-12.15) is called 'Getting Started with your Story' and promises to be a fun, productive workshop for adults that will help you get going with writing the story you’ve always wanted to.

Find out more and book via the link in our bio

#creativewriting #creativewritingworkshops #writinginthelibrary #libraryevents #writingworkshops

This month we’re sharing photos from our photogr

This month we’re sharing photos from our photographic archive of lighthouses. Here's a postcard of St Anthony Lighthouse, near Falmouth.

#Lighthouses #LighthouseKeeper #PhotoArchive #Archive #PhotoFriday #ExploreYourArchive #Falmouth

The Morrab Library Spring Fair will take place on

The Morrab Library Spring Fair will take place on Saturday 12th April from 10am until 2pm.

As always, there will be stalls throughout the Library featuring many local makers showcasing their crafts, as well as plants, second-hand books and historic photos for sale, alongside our raffle. The much-loved refreshments room will return with delicious homemade cakes. Some of the stalls will be cash only, so please bring some change along with you to help support your library.

Members and non-members alike are all welcome, so please bring friends and family along too.

We hope to see you there!

Illustration by @harrietjadeharrow

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@vickiaimers Artist Residency is now underway in t

@vickiaimers Artist Residency is now underway in the Library!

Vicki will be based in the Elizabeth Treffry Room for the week (11th-15th March) where she will be collecting stories in paper, fabric, collage & stitch.

Pop in between 10am-4pm to see Vicki's work, chat to her & share your stories of school days, inspirational teachers in a broad sense, & memories of needlework.

You can read more about Vicki’s residency over on our website (link in bio)

#VickiAimers #artistresidency #artistinresidence #residencyatthelibrary

There are still a handful of spaces remaining on V

There are still a handful of spaces remaining on Vicki Aimers’ workshops next week. On Wednesday she will be running two half-day sessions of journalling and collage. The theme of this relaxed workshop is ‘valuing your day’ – a chance to value yourself through moments of self-reflection and creativity.

Booking is essential. Tickets: £15 per person. Further info and booking contact via the link in bio.

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