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  • August 2024
  • Wed 14
    14/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 12:00

    Super Storytime with James and Jasper the Dragon

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

    Creative prompts for crafting with James Parnham-Kenny

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

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

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

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

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

    Bee Day at The Morrab Library

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

    Library Talks | Bumblebees in Cornwall

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

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

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

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

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

    Seaweed Pressing at The Morrab Library

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Library Talks | The Seaweed Institute Book Launch

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

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

    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. […]

  • Thu 19
    19/09/2024 @ 10:15 - 12:45

    The Joy of Drawing with local artist Claire Lucas

    Morrab Library

    Local artist Claire Lucas is returning to Morrab Library in September to run an 8 session term of art classes The Joy of Drawing will run fortnightly, starting Sept 5th, 10.15am-12.45pm, […]

    £175
  • Fri 20
    20/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00

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

    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. […]

  • Fri 20
    20/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:30

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    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 21
    21/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00

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

    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. […]

  • Tue 24
    24/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00

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

    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 25
    25/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00

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

    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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Here's just a small selection of festive and wintr Here's just a small selection of festive and wintry reads available to borrow from the library. 

Drop in over the next couple of weeks to explore our collections - fact or fiction, art or poetry, there's something for everyone!

#FestiveReads #WinterReads #ChristmasReads #SupportYourLibrary #LoveYourLibrary
We had a lovely afternoon welcoming members to cel We had a lovely afternoon welcoming members to celebrate the library, and the year, at our Christmas Party. Our Chairman spoke of the Morrab past and future, then we were joined by the magnificent Mousehole Male Voice Choir to entertain all.

A big thanks to all of our members for their brilliant support and enthusiasm throughout the year.

#ChristmasParty #Choir #MaleVoiceChoir  #Mousehole #LoveYourLibrary
It's that time of year when the Christmas cards st It's that time of year when the Christmas cards start arriving! Today's Photo Friday features Minack Chronicles authors Derek and Jeannie Tangye decorating their cottage with cards in 1984.

Don't forget you can buy Christmas cards from the library in the run up to Christmas too. Link in bio.

#ChristmasCards #ChristmasPost #Tangye #MinackChronicles #PhotoFriday #ExploreYourArchive
The secret is out! The Sunday Times newspaper has The secret is out! The Sunday Times newspaper has named The Morrab Library as one of the most enchanting libraries in the UK.

Of course, we all know this, but now a lot more people do too! 

Read the article in the link in bio. We share the title with some illustrious libraries.

*photo by Ian Kingsnorth

@indielibraries @pzcouncil @lovepenzance #LoveYourLibrary #SupportLocal #BeautifulLibraries #Enchanting
If you've been in our Jenner Room of late, where a If you've been in our Jenner Room of late, where all of the Cornish treasures are housed, you may have noticed how lovely and tidy it's all looking. 

That's down to our brilliant volunteer Linda, who has spent many weeks diligently sorting, reshelving and sprucing up the collections. It's a heroic effort, as she thought it would only take a couple of days! Thank you Linda.

#Volunteers #LibraryVolunteers #ShelfTidy #CornishCollections #LoveYourLibrary
You may have heard that the Cornish language – Ker You may have heard that the Cornish language – Kernewek – is getting the highest level of protection under a European treaty. It will now have Part Three status, the same as Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic. This means Kernewek will be officially recognised and safeguarded for the future.

A reminder that you can borrow books in the Cornish language, and about how to learn Kernewek, from the library.

#SpeakCornish #Kernewek #LoveCornwall #CornishLanguage
Our library elves were hard at work over the weeke Our library elves were hard at work over the weekend, getting the library ready for Christmas! They did a sterling job decorating our tree. Drop in to borrow some festive reads!

#ChristmasTree #LibraryChristmas #FestiveReads
Our Photo Friday this week shows the reflection on Our Photo Friday this week shows the reflection on the water of three figures perched on a wreckage.

'Our Lizzy' (pictured) sank off Penlee Point at 0300 hours but all the crew were picked up by the 'Water Lily'. There was a court case regarding the lack of lights on both vessels. Both vessel's skippers were fined £5.

You can read the full description for this picture on our Photo Archive’s website. 

“PZ 109 Capsized,” Morrab Library Photographic Archive.

#PhotoFriday #ExploreYourArchive #PhotoArchive #MaritimeHistory #PZ109 #PenzanceHistory
We have lots of Christmas gifts available for purc We have lots of Christmas gifts available for purchase - and all proceeds help support our wonderful library. 

Drop in and explore the array of options, from memberships to tote bags, to cards, to maps, to books - and more!

#SupportYourLibrary #ChristmasGiftIdeas #SupportLocal #LovePenzance
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