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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
The final Photo Friday highlight from our Photo Ar The final Photo Friday highlight from our Photo Archive’s ‘Working Lives’ booklet shows workers at the 70 fathom level of the copper workings of the mine owned by East Pool & Agar Ltd. 

You can learn more about the publication here: https://shorturl.at/Q9qsT or purchase a copy to see the rest of the amazing collection, curated by our photo archive volunteers.

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: MIN 8.003

#Library #mining #EastPoolMine #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday
Our next Library talk will be with Vivienne Tregen Our next Library talk will be with Vivienne Tregenza and Abigail Ottley, with ‘Women’s Work’, a poetry reading. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Wednesday 18th February.

Award-winning Penzance poets Abigail Ottley and Vivienne Tregenza will each introduce their first collections, published in 2025.

Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on 9th February.

#explore #library #talk #poetry
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