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 Darren Harper for another fascinating philosophy workshop. Much of the world’s philosophy has historically been ignored by the West. Yet, if philosophy is the love of wisdom, there is no doubt that the philosophy of other cultures can enrich us further still. This half-day course will explore two religions which emerged in opposition to Hinduism: […]
Join Darren Harper for this afternoon workshop. Women philosophers are often overlooked due to the patriarchal dominance of ideas over the last two millennia. This course will celebrate the contributions made by female philosophers in the ancient world, including Ban Zhao and Hypatia. This is the first in a series of half-day courses on Great […]
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 […]
Our next talk at the library will be from Lesley Billingham about the photojournalist, Serena Wadham. "Serena Wadham (1930-2006) was a photojournalist who was based in Islington from the late 1960s until 1987, when she retired to Cornwall, spending her final years at Middle Georgia Farm, Nancledra, near St Ives. After her death her family […]
Join digital artist and former artist-in-residence Karen Lorenz on Wednesday 25th October for this brilliant workshop. Learn helpful tips and tricks during this stop-motion animation taster day! You will learn how to use the animation software and operate camera equipment, and then try animating with a range of different materials. Did you know you […]
Do your bit to make the Forest for Cornwall grow! Penzance is one of the areas with the lowest tree canopy cover in the county. With not much space in and around Penzance town Cornwall Council are offering residents a chance to plant a free tree in their front or back garden to make a […]
We are sorry to say this event has been cancelled. Tickets for this event are now available directly from Morrab Library - please contact us to book. Entry is now free but donations are welcomed to help support the library (suggested £5). A live spoken word event, where Mor poets will share poetry from their new book, Mordardh. This all-women […]
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 will […]
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 […]
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 & […]