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Morrab LibraryJoin 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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" […]
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" […]
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" […]
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 […]
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" […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join writer, performer, historian and library volunteer Linda Camidge for what will be a fascinating talk. Since moving into Penzance and starting to research the history of the town 30 years […]
A Philosophy of Nature - a day course with Darren Harper Tuesday 26th August 2025 10am until 3pm £60 Part of a two-day Philosophy Summer School, this workshop delivers a contemplative […]
Stoicism and the Tranquil Mind - a day course with Darren Harper Wednesday 27th August 2025 10am until 3pm £60 Part of a two-day Philosophy Summer School, this workshop explores Stoic […]