Our Christmas Craft Fair on the 18th November will be a bumper affair featuring a record number of stalls from West Cornwall's local makers - a perfect opportunity to start Christmas shopping AND support your library at the same time. As always, there'll be second hand books and historic photographs for sale, and our wonderful […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]
Join us on Saturday 9th December from 1pm for some festive fun at the Morrab Library Christmas party! There will be a free drink on arrival, a cash bar by donation, seasonal nibbles and a raffle too. And back by popular demand, the Mousehole Male Voice Choir will once again be performing some wonderful seasonal songs. We look forward to seeing […]
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 friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them. Join us at Morrab Library for a snowtastic ‘Super Winter Storytime’. […]
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 designed to enhance self-awareness and serenity. Perfect for those seeking practical tools for resilience and inner peace. Embrace the journey towards a more mindful, virtuous […]
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 rise above nature,” resonate in a world balancing technological marvels and ecological consciousness? Join us in exploring these questions, as we attempt to guide ourselves […]
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. Discover how embracing the inevitability of death can liberate us from fear, allowing us to truly savour each moment and align our actions with what […]
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" with his creative company, Multivax. James will be running more of his creative workshops in the Summer. 3rd July - Lit Fest short story/poetry prompts & […]
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 July at 2pm. Britain’s landscape contains many stone circles, especially in Cornwall. Their original purpose remains mysterious despite extensive archaeological investigation, and perhaps it is […]
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 the morning, there'll be a talk about the library and an exploration of the photography archive. The afternoon will offer the chance to join a […]
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 recipes, diaries from Greenham Common, the work of engraver Hilda Quick, 17th century religious plays, maps of old Palestine, scientific illustrations, pressed local Mosses and […]
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 are two very different explorations of grief, love and heritage and this conversation will be taking place on Saturday 20th July at 1.30pm. Both of the […]
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" with his creative company, Multivax. James will be running more of his creative workshops in the Summer. 3rd July - Lit Fest short story/poetry prompts & […]
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" with his creative company, Multivax. James will be running more of his creative workshops in the Summer. 3rd July - Lit Fest short story/poetry prompts & […]
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" with his creative company, Multivax. James will be running more of his creative workshops in the Summer. 3rd July - Lit Fest short story/poetry prompts & […]
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 seaweeds. This pressing workshop is particularly special as they are hosting it in collaboration with The Morrab Library. From The Morrab you will walk together to the […]
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" with his creative company, Multivax. James will be running more of his creative workshops in the Summer. 3rd July - Lit Fest short story/poetry prompts & […]
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 penultimate talk of the year in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be from our Artists in Residence, Lucy Sparrow and Rebecca Harvey. […]
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 14th December. Join editors Peter McAllister and Kate Horsley, along with a number of contributing writers at this, the launch of ‘Cornwall in Short’. Authors […]