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  • December 2023

  • Thu 21

    Join us for Christmas Super Storytime

    21/12/2023 @ 10:30 - 12:30
    Morrab Library

    One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth  Percy the park keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little […]

    £5
  • June 2024

  • Tue 18

    Stoic Self-Awareness Meets Modern Mindfulness

    18/06/2024 @ 10:00 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    Join us for a transformative half-day course exploring Stoic prosoche and modern mindfulness. Delve into ancient wisdom and contemporary practice, discover the unique benefits of each, and experience guided meditations […]

    £14
  • Tue 25

    A Philosopher’s Guide to Nature

    25/06/2024 @ 10:00 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    Ever pondered the profound mysteries of nature? Can Arne Naess’s deep ecology unveil the wisdom inherent in our connection with the natural world? How does Soga Ryojin’s assertion, “We cannot […]

    £14
  • Tue 25

    Stoic Meditation on Death: Embracing Mortality for a Fuller Life

    25/06/2024 @ 13:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    What if contemplating our mortality could unlock the key to living a richer, more meaningful life? Join our Stoic Meditation on Death discussion group as we explore this profound question. […]

    £14
  • July 2024

  • Wed 3

    Join James Parnham-Kenny’s creative workshops

    03/07/2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    You will know James Parnham-Kenny as one of our Library Assistants, but when he's not at The Morrab Library he is a storyteller, podcaster and "general creative odd job handyman" […]

    £10
  • Wed 10

    Stories of the Stones | with Dr Serena Trowbridge

    10/07/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next Library talk comes from Dr Serena Trowbridge. She will be returning to The Morrab Library Reading Room to talk about the 'Stories from the Stones' on Wednesday 10th […]

  • Wed 17

    A visit to the photography collection at The Morrab Library

    17/07/2024 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Make it Better (CIC), a not for profit company using art to improve lives (https://mitber.com/) are hosting an event to be held on Wednesday 17th July at the library. In […]

  • Thu 18

    Come and explore our Library’s Archives

    18/07/2024 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

      Join us as we once again delve into The Morrab Library's wondrous archive collection to bring you some more of its treasures. Papers relating to Humphry Davy, 18th century […]

    Free
  • Sat 20

    Tickets still available – Debut Authors: Jodie Matthews and Ian Russell-Hsieh in Conversation

    20/07/2024 @ 13:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next talk in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be a conversation between two debut novelists: Cornish author Jodie Matthews and Cornwall-based author Ian Russell-Hsieh. Their books […]

  • Tue 30

    Game Making Children’s Workshops with James Parnham-Kenny

    30/07/2024
    Morrab Library

    You will know James Parnham-Kenny as one of our Library Assistants, but when he's not at The Morrab Library he is a storyteller, podcaster and "general creative odd job handyman" […]

    £10
  • Wed 31

    Game making workshops for children with James Parnham-Kenny

    31/07/2024
    Morrab Library

    You will know James Parnham-Kenny as one of our Library Assistants, but when he's not at The Morrab Library he is a storyteller, podcaster and "general creative odd job handyman" […]

    £10
  • August 2024

  • Wed 7

    Virtual campfire storytelling & writing workshop – James Parnham-Kenny

    07/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    You will know James Parnham-Kenny as one of our Library Assistants, but when he's not at The Morrab Library he is a storyteller, podcaster and "general creative odd job handyman" […]

    £10
  • Sat 10

    Seaweed Pressing Workshop SOLD OUT

    10/08/2024 @ 12:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT The Seaweed Institute invites you to join them to learn the craft of seaweed pressing - a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of […]

    £40
  • Tue 20

    Creative prompts for crafting with James Parnham-Kenny

    20/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    You will know James Parnham-Kenny as one of our Library Assistants, but when he's not at The Morrab Library he is a storyteller, podcaster and "general creative odd job handyman" […]

    £10
  • December 2024

  • Wed 11

    POSTPONED Revealing The Morrab Library: Poetry and Porcelain with artists in Residence Rebecca Harvey & Lucy Sparrow

    11/12/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    CANCELLED. Please note that this talk has been postponed to Wednesday 29th January 2025, 2pm. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk if you would like to come along to this revised date. Our […]

  • Sat 14

    Library Talks | Book Launch: Cornwall in Short

    14/12/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our final talk of 2024, will be the book launch of 'Cornwall in Short'. This will take place in the Reading Room of The Morrab Library at 2pm on Saturday […]

  • February 2025

  • Wed 26

    Going to Ground: an evening with Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan

    26/02/2025 @ 19:30 - 21:00
    The Acorn Theatre

    at the Acorn Theatre, Wednesday 26th February 2025, 7:30 pm Join authors and two great friends of the library, Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan in conversation as they celebrate Philip’s new book, Under a […]

  • July 2025

  • Sat 19

    Do you remember the SS Torrey Canyon disaster of 1967?

    19/07/2025 @ 10:00 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    To commemorate the forthcoming 60th anniversary of the SS Torrey Canyon disaster in 2027, Mor Media Charity is inviting people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to share their […]

    Free
  • Thu 31

    CANCELLED – Super Storytime with Jan Pearson – ‘On The Way Home’ by Jill Murphy

    31/07/2025 @ 10:30 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CANCELLED THIS EVENT - APOLOGIES Join Jan and Lisa at The Morrab Library to read ‘On the way home’ by Jill Murphy and find out […]

    £5
  • August 2025

  • Thu 7

    CANCELLED Super ‘Summer’ Storytime with Jak – Voices in the Park

    07/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 12:30
    Morrab Library

      PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. A simple story but with key […]

    £5
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The fourth in our Women's History month highlights The fourth in our Women's History month highlights for Photo Friday is of sculptor, Barbara Hepworth, pictured here in her studio in 1964. The image was captured by Serena Wadham, whose photographic archive we hold.

Drop in to the library to borrow books about Barbara Hepworth's work from our Cornish collection in the Jenner room.

Photo Archive Identifier: SWA.249

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Sculpture #BarbaraHepworth #Serena Wadham #womenshistorymonth
Artist and library member John Trigg has donated h Artist and library member John Trigg has donated his collection of drawing books spanning over 40 years, creating a special archive of his beautiful and inspiring art. 

Not only is he still adding to the collection, but he has given us permission to sell a selection of his works to raise valuable funds for the library. You can choose a high quality print from one of twelve beautiful images.

Take a look at the prints on link in bio.

#Library #artist #localartist #cornwallartist #JohnTrigg #ExploreYourArchive
If you’ve visited the library in the last week, yo If you’ve visited the library in the last week, you’ll have noticed our new display case at the top of the stairs.

We’ll be showcasing our special collections on a rotating basis, and we’ve started with King Henry VIII’s Great Bible of 1539. 

Find out more in our link in bio.

#LibraryTreasures #GreatBible #ExploreYourArchives #RareBooks #Exhibition #Library
We're experiencing deja vu at the Library as our i We're experiencing deja vu at the Library as our internet and phones are down again! We're doing what we can to repair it - but be aware that the internet speed in the Library may be extremely slow.

Image: 'Repair work on Old Market Building Princes St'

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: STRT 8.017
‘To thine own self be true’ (Hamlet). It’s Shakesp ‘To thine own self be true’ (Hamlet). It’s Shakespeare week!

We do have a soft spot for the bard at the Library. Our collection includes his works, books about his life and DVD’s of performances.

‘As luck would have it’ (The Merry Wives of Windsor) our collection is housed in the Literature room in and around a beautiful cabinet, so we won’t send you on a ‘wild goose chase’ (Romeo and Juliet).

#Library #shakespeareweek #shakespearequote #williamshakespeare #shakespeareplays
The sun is shining (hurrah!) and we are gearing up The sun is shining (hurrah!) and we are gearing up for our Spring Fair. Join us between 10.00 and 2.00 for plants, flowers, cake, beautiful arts and crafts, books, photos and more. 

See you soon!

#SpringFair #SupportLocal #LoveYourLibrary @indielibraries
Tomorrow's Spring Fair will see our raffle offer s Tomorrow's Spring Fair will see our raffle offer some wonderful prizes from Penzance's finest, including this beautiful lino print by local artist Maria Treseder @mariatresederprintmaker. Enormous thanks as well to @45queenstreet and the @thehoneypotpz for donating prizes too.

We start at 10am!!

#SupportLocal #LovePenzance #SpringFair
We are up and running again - thanks for your pati We are up and running again - thanks for your patience!

BT are experiencing connection issues which means we have no internet or landline at the Library until further notice. We will let you know when its up and running again!

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: COMM 8.039
Tomorrow is the first official day of Spring! It’s Tomorrow is the first official day of Spring! It’s finally here! To coincide with the equinox, why not search the shelves of the Natural History room?

We’re particularly lucky to be situated within the wonderful Morrab Gardens - so this section is helpful to identify the exotic plants that surround us (when one of the superb gardeners isn’t about to ask!).

#Springequinox
#naturalhistory #spring #birds #plants
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