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The Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA

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‘This isn’t your typical book club, there’s no pre

‘This isn’t your typical book club, there’s no pressure. You don’t have to read anything, you don’t have to come every time, and you definitely don’t have to speak if you don’t want to.

If you enjoy books but hate the pressure of a traditional book club, this is for you. And if you’re someone who can’t stop talking about a book you’ve just read… it’s definitely for you too.’

So says the convenor of our Relaxed Book Group, Jo Buckingham.

The group next meets Tuesday 30th June from 2pm-3pm. You can find out more details on our website (link in bio), or talk to library staff.

#librarybookclub #relaxedbookclub #bookclub #libraryevents #libraryactivities #Reading

A reminder that we have our Summer Fair this Satur

A reminder that we have our Summer Fair this Saturday 20th June from 10am until 2pm.

There will be stalls throughout the Library featuring 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!

#library #craftfair #supportlocal #SummerFair #cake #plantsale #booksforsale

A happy Bloomsday to all - a commemoration and cel

A happy Bloomsday to all - a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of Joyce's 1922 novel, Ulysses.

Alongside the collections we have in the library, our celebrations are even more special this year as our Ulysses group join us today - they meet monthly to work through Joyce’s epic tome, chapter by chapter!

#Ulysses #Bloomsday #JamesJoyce #LoveLibraries #ReadingGroup

As we prepare for our Summer Fair this Saturday, w

As we prepare for our Summer 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 enjoying some home-made cake!.

#Library #librarytour #SummerFair

Our Photo Archive intern Sam is back with his next

Our Photo Archive intern Sam is back with his next blog about our collections. “Penzance Then and Now” explores the town’s history using images from the photo archive and some contemporary images taken for comparison. In this blog, Sam shows us a range of photos that show the history of Market Jew Street and Chapel Street. Link in bio.

#Penzance #ExploreYourArchive #HistoricPhotos #PhotoArchive ##LovePenzance

As well as holding the original map, we have a hig

As well as holding the original map, we have a high quality reproduction of the 1841 map of the Borough of Penzance for sale at the library.

The map shows how the modern borough boundary was drawn with a compass, as a semi circle, with no connection at all to existing ancient field boundaries.

You can purchase a copy for just £20 from the front desk.

#Library #maps #penzance #cornwall #PenzanceMap

For our Photo Friday Holidays theme today, a popul

For our Photo Friday Holidays theme today, a popular spot for tourists and Penzance locals - the Jubilee Pool!

A quick dip and then an ice-cream sounds like the perfect thing to enjoy on your holiday checklist.

Here we have a postcard with a view of the pool, postmarked 15 Aug 1954.

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Penzance #Cornwall #Swimming #holiday #JubileePool #LovePenzance #PhotoArchive

Stuff of legends - Piskies, giants, mermaids, wiza

Stuff of legends - Piskies, giants, mermaids, wizards and more! Have you been to see the mythical exhibit at @cornwall_museum yet? Some of our Hilda Quick collection is on display and the whole gallery looks incredible!

Drop into the library to see some of the designs we chose for our cards, including the ‘Happy Housewife’ series, or check the link in our bio.

#Library #Cornwall #exhibition #postcard #HildaQuick #artist

Will you be joining us on Friday for our free tour

Will you be joining us on Friday for our free tour? Find out about the beautiful building we call home, the Library's history in Penzance and more!

Just drop in to the library to join this free guided tour - Friday 12th June.

#Library #librarytour #Loveyourlibrary #LovePenzance

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