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  • July 2024

  • Sat 20

    Tickets still available – Debut Authors: Jodie Matthews and Ian Russell-Hsieh in Conversation

    20/07/2024 @ 13:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    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 […]

  • Sat 20

    Creative journaling for bookworms of all ages with Emma Farley

    20/07/2024 @ 13:30 - 15:30

    Saturday 20 July 1.30-3.30 Tickets are just £10 and include two notepads, two sheets of stickers, a roll of washi tape, a bookmark, and refreshments, plus blank bookmarks and tassels […]

  • Tue 30

    Game Making Children’s Workshops with James Parnham-Kenny

    30/07/2024
    Morrab Library

    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" […]

    £10
  • Wed 31

    Game making workshops for children with James Parnham-Kenny

    31/07/2024
    Morrab Library

    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" […]

    £10
  • August 2024

  • Wed 7

    Virtual campfire storytelling & writing workshop – James Parnham-Kenny

    07/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    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" […]

    £10
  • Sat 10

    Seaweed Pressing Workshop SOLD OUT

    10/08/2024 @ 12:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    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 […]

    £40
  • Wed 14

    Super Storytime with James and Jasper the Dragon

    14/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    The first of our school summer holiday events will be a Super Storytime with Library Assistant and Storyteller, James and Jasper the Dragon! Do you know some silly rhymes? Book […]

  • Tue 20

    Creative prompts for crafting with James Parnham-Kenny

    20/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    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" […]

    £10
  • Wed 21

    Vanessa Bell: British Post Impressionist Artist, her life and art

    21/08/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next Library talk will be from Sarah Latham Phillips MA who will be talking about the life and art of Vanessa Bell (1879 – 1961), British Post Impressionist Artist. This will take place in […]

  • Thu 22

    Creative Writing Workshop for 12-16 year olds | Ghost Story Writing with Bridget Crowley

    22/08/2024 @ 10:00 - 12:30
    Morrab Library

    The Morrab Library doesn’t have a ghost, but what if it did? In this creative writing workshop, we will use the wonderful old house, The Morrab Library, and some of […]

  • Wed 28

    Bee Day at The Morrab Library

    28/08/2024 @ 10:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    On Wednesday 28th August, we will be celebrating all things bees with the West Penwith Embroidered Bees Project and a talk from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The West Penwith Embroidered […]

  • Wed 28

    Library Talks | Bumblebees in Cornwall

    28/08/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our second talk this month will be from Pip Cook, Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s SW Project Officer, for an introduction to the bumblebees we can find in Cornwall. The talk will […]

  • September 2024

  • Fri 6

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    06/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    All are welcome to join a free to guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library […]

  • Fri 13

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    13/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    All are welcome to join a free to guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library […]

  • Sat 14

    Seaweed Pressing at The Morrab Library

    14/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing - a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds. This pressing workshop is particularly special as we are hosting […]

    £40
  • Sat 14

    SOLD OUT Study Morning | The Bayeux Tapestry and the Making of Medieval England

    14/09/2024 @ 10:15 - 13:15
    Morrab Library

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOW SOLD OUT. PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST (ENQUIRIES@MORRABLIBRARY.ORG.UK) Join Mark Cottle for a Study Morning […]

    £15
  • Tue 17

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    17/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Wed 18

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    18/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Wed 18

    Library Talks | The Seaweed Institute Book Launch

    18/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next Library Talk will be an introduction to The Seaweed Institute’s first book Gomonna, in collaboration with the independent publisher Ancient Magic. This talk will take place in the Reading Room on Wednesday 18th September at 2pm. […]

  • Thu 19

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    19/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

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A reminder that we have our Summer Fair this Satur A reminder that we have our Summer Fair this Saturday 20th June from 10am until 2pm. 

There will be stalls throughout the Library featuring local makers showcasing their crafts, as well as plants, second-hand books and historic photos for sale, alongside our raffle. The much-loved refreshments room will return with delicious homemade cakes.

Some of the stalls will be cash only, so please bring some change along with you to help support your library.

Members and non-members alike are all welcome, so please bring friends and family along too.

We hope to see you there! 

#library #craftfair #supportlocal #SummerFair #cake #plantsale #booksforsale
A happy Bloomsday to all - a commemoration and cel A happy Bloomsday to all - a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of Joyce's 1922 novel, Ulysses.

Alongside the collections we have in the library, our celebrations are even more special this year as our Ulysses group join us today - they meet monthly to work through Joyce’s epic tome, chapter by chapter!

#Ulysses #Bloomsday #JamesJoyce #LoveLibraries #ReadingGroup
As we prepare for our Summer Fair this Saturday, w As we prepare for our Summer Fair this Saturday, we won't be able to offer a Library tour this Friday afternoon. 

Room bookings will also be limited to the morning of Friday the 21st until 1.00pm.
Make sure to come down this weekend and see us for the Fair between 10am and 2pm on Saturday for an opportunity to support the Library and lots of small businesses, as well as enjoying some home-made cake!.

#Library #librarytour #SummerFair
Our Photo Archive intern Sam is back with his next Our Photo Archive intern Sam is back with his next blog about our collections. “Penzance Then and Now” explores the town’s history using images from the photo archive and some contemporary images taken for comparison. In this blog, Sam shows us a range of photos that show the history of Market Jew Street and Chapel Street. Link in bio.

#Penzance #ExploreYourArchive #HistoricPhotos #PhotoArchive ##LovePenzance
As well as holding the original map, we have a hig As well as holding the original map, we have a high quality reproduction of the 1841 map of the Borough of Penzance for sale at the library. 

The map shows how the modern borough boundary was drawn with a compass, as a semi circle, with no connection at all to existing ancient field boundaries.

You can purchase a copy for just £20 from the front desk.

#Library #maps #penzance #cornwall #PenzanceMap
For our Photo Friday Holidays theme today, a popul For our Photo Friday Holidays theme today, a popular spot for tourists and Penzance locals - the Jubilee Pool!

A quick dip and then an ice-cream sounds like the perfect thing to enjoy on your holiday checklist.

Here we have a postcard with a view of the pool, postmarked 15 Aug 1954.

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Penzance #Cornwall #Swimming #holiday #JubileePool #LovePenzance #PhotoArchive
Stuff of legends - Piskies, giants, mermaids, wiza Stuff of legends - Piskies, giants, mermaids, wizards and more! Have you been to see the mythical exhibit at @cornwall_museum yet? Some of our Hilda Quick collection is on display and the whole gallery looks incredible!

Drop into the library to see some of the designs we chose for our cards, including the ‘Happy Housewife’ series, or check the link in our bio.

#Library #Cornwall #exhibition #postcard #HildaQuick #artist
Will you be joining us on Friday for our free tour Will you be joining us on Friday for our free tour? Find out about the beautiful building we call home, the Library's history in Penzance and more!

Just drop in to the library to join this free guided tour - Friday 12th June.

#Library #librarytour #Loveyourlibrary #LovePenzance
With #Golowan starting this month - one of our fav With #Golowan starting this month - one of our favourite festive times in Penzance- we thought we would explore our collections for some information on its origins. William #Borlase, in his 1754 book, ‘Antiquities, Historical and Monumental, of the County of Cornwall’, describes some of the festivities back then:

“In Cornwall, the Festival Fires, call’d Bonfires, are kindled on the Eve of St. John the Baptist, and St. Peter’s Day, and Midsummer is thence, in the Cornish tongue, call’d Goluan, which signifies both Light, and Rejoicing. At these Fires the Cornish attend with lighted torches, tarr’d and pitch’d at the end, and make perambulations round their Fires, and go from village to village carrying  their torches before them.” 

 @go_all_in_2026
#NationalYearOfReading2026 #WilliamBorlase #Penzance
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