Sue Johns will be reading at the Morrab library on Saturday 26th April, 10.30 – 12.30 Sue Johns is one of the strongest voices in the contemporary London poetry scene, and she has published five poetry collections. In April she will be returning to her roots as she was born in Penzance. She is delighted […]
The launch of three poetry pamphlets by renowned and acclaimed local poets ... Katrina Naomi, Penelope Shuttle and Alice Kavounis. Katrina Naomi reads from Hooligans Penelope Shuttle reads from In the Snowy Air Alice Kavounas reads from Thin Ice *ADMISSION FREE BUT A DONATION OF £2.00 TOWARDS MORRAB LIBRARY IS WELCOME*
The launch of three poetry pamphlets by renowned and acclaimed local poets ... Katrina Naomi, Penelope Shuttle and Alice Kavounis. Katrina Naomi reads from Hooligans Penelope Shuttle reads from In the Snowy Air Alice Kavounas reads from Thin Ice *ADMISSION FREE BUT A DONATION OF £2.00 TOWARDS MORRAB LIBRARY IS WELCOME*
Storytelling for children and families (age range 6+). Mark Harandon is a professional storyteller who has worked at several National Trust sites, including the Minack Theatre. He is also the scriptwriter for the Zennor village pantomime! Storytelling times: Tuesday 5th June - 1pm & 3pm Monday 11th June - 1pm & 3pm Thursday 14th June […]
A Celebration in his own words of the life, work and centenary of the poet W.S. Graham, who was born in Scotland but spent most of his adult life in West Cornwall. Graham's poems will be introduced by John Butterworth and read by John Truscott.
Family Event - Write Your Own Book! Tuesday 9th April 10.30-12.30 Create your own zigzag book and write your own story, in the inspiring setting of the beautiful Morrab Library. Our creative writing event is open to 8-12 year old's and will provide the chance for children to devise their own story, using special objects […]
Come and hear the story of Cornwall’s favourite bear - Soggy! From king of the castle, to swimming with the fish - be part of his incredible journey. Our storyteller will be bringing her fish for you to swim with. Your own bears will be most welcome at this session. Storytime is a journey for 5 to 8 […]
Listen to Jon Klassen's classic tale I Want My Hat Back. A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? Does the tortoise, fox, snake or deer know where it is? Come to our library to find out and please don’t forget to bring your own hat. Storytime is a journey for […]
Author Victoria Osborne-Broad will be talking about and reading from her new book, Guardian of the Stones, second in the 'Jewels of the Rainbow' trilogy. Booking Essential - £4 Suggested Donation
Juniper Jupiter is a real life superhero. It's no big deal. She's super brave, superfast, super strong, super smart and she can even fly, but something is missing. What is a hero without an amazing sidekick? This workshop session will be led by Jak Stringer, former librarian of Heamoor CP School, who believes in the […]
Please note this event is now fully booked. Please get in touch if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Brontë Territories: Cornwall and the Unexplored Maternal Legacy, 1760 - 1860 by Melissa Hardie There will be a short talk from Melissa Hardie at 11am followed by guest readers with excerpts from […]