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  • 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
  • Sat 9

    Landmarks and Legends – a talk by Linda Camidge

    09/08/2025 @ 11:00 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

      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 […]

    £5
  • Tue 26

    A Philosophy of Nature – with Darren Harper

    26/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    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 […]

    £60
  • Wed 27

    Stoicism and the Tranquil Mind – with Darren Harper

    27/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    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 […]

    £60
  • October 2025

  • Sat 18

    In My Element – a talk by Claire Lucas

    18/10/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

      Our next Library talk will be with Claire Lucas presenting, "In My Element" - Stories and Images From the Library. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Saturday 18th October. Claire  will […]

    £5
  • November 2025

  • Sat 22

    The Morrab Library Christmas Fair 2025

    22/11/2025 @ 10:00 - 14:00
    Morrab Library

      Yes, it's that time already! We hope you can join us for the annual Morrab Library Christmas Fair on Saturday 22nd November, 10.00am - 2.00pm. The Fair will feature […]

  • December 2025

  • Wed 10

    FULLY BOOKED Library Talks | Mrs Dalloway, The Centenary Year: ‘Art, Modernism & War’

    10/12/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    PLEASE NOTE: This talk is fully booked. Our next Library talk comes from returning speaker, Sarah Latham-Phillips, MA. On Wednesday 10th December (2pm-3pm) she will be speaking about Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway in the centenary year […]

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The Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA
01736 364474
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Did you know we are a registered charity and recei Did you know we are a registered charity and receive no public funding, depending on the support and generosity of our library community near and far.

Would you consider a donation to the Morrab Library? Regular, or one off, big or small, any donation greatly helps us. 

 All donations go toward the running of the library and ensuring we’re here for another 200 years.

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Been experiencing some deja vu recently? After all Been experiencing some deja vu recently? After all, groundhog day was on the 2nd Feb - so here’s some fiction to read, time and time again…

Wolf Hall - Hilary Mantel

Les Enfants Terrible - Jean Cocteau

Daughter in Time - Josephine Tey

Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

@educationgovuk @go_all_in_2026 

#Library #fiction #reading #groundhogday #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
Spring sunshine is nature’s alarm clock, telling w Spring sunshine is nature’s alarm clock, telling wildlife to wake up after winter. You can see, hear, and smell the signs of newness as the season arrives with a rush of energy. The session will include garden weaving, vegetable sewing and flower collage.

Jak will be reading Sean Taylor & Alex Morss’ story ‘Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up’. This beautifully illustrated book offers an engaging introduction to spring, perfect for young nature enthusiasts.

Contact us at enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or telephone 01736 364474 to book a place. Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).

#Library #storytime #nature #childrenstory
With the season of love letters and best wishes (V With the season of love letters and best wishes (Valentine’s) upon us, our Photo Friday’s for February will be concentrating on post/letters!

A group of postwomen at Barnet with their bicycles. C1914

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: PEOP 8.062

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday #postalservice
Did you know, we offer free library tours every Fr Did you know, we offer free library tours every Friday at 2pm? 

Just drop in to the library to join this free guided tour where you’ll learn more about our collections and the history of our beautiful building. 

#Library #librarytour #explore #Cornwall
Looking for a gift for that special someone or bib Looking for a gift for that special someone or bibliophile in your life?

Look no further than our gift guide! Tote bags, books, membership and more!

Pop in and grab a few, or find out more here: https://morrablibrary.org.uk/gift-guide-2026/

#library #membership #present #gifts #Valentinesday
Claire Lucas will be holding fortnightly art class Claire Lucas will be holding fortnightly art classes at Morrab again this year. A local artist in her own right, she has over 30 years' experience of teaching art in the community, & specialises in offering a relaxed and inspiring environment in which to explore your artistic ideas; helping you to find media, subject matter and style that suits you. 

So why not take some nourishing, creative time for yourself this year? More information can be found on Claire's website: www.clairelucasart.com or give her a call. 

Booking either via the website contact form or on 07532174802 is essential. Maximum group size is 8, and preference is given to those booking up for a 'term'. 

#Library #art #explore #Cornwall
Membership is just £40 for Individuals, £50 for Ho Membership is just £40 for Individuals, £50 for Households or £20 for students. 

You can sign up online at https://morrablibrary.org.uk/join-the-morrab-library/ or drop into the Library and speak to a member of staff.

#Library #membership #books #supportyourlibrary
It’s National Storytelling Week! Here we have a It’s National Storytelling Week! 

Here we have a Punch and Judy Show on Sennen Beach in 1980. Mum waits with sandwiches while the fascinated youngsters are enchanted by Dan Bishop's show, a classic that entertained generations.

#NationalStorytellingWeek #ExploreYourArchive #Sennen #PunchandJudy #PuppetShow #SummerHolidays #Storytelling
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