PZ Greenways Map Making Workshop with Sustainable PZ

Morrab Library

Make your own map of local PZ Greenways! Join us to find out more about the network of paths and green spaces that connect in, around and out of town. Then make your own PZ Greenways map for the journeys you'd like to make from where you live, or other places in town. All materials […]

Free

Hand stitch – fun experimental embroidery with Vicks Harrison

Morrab Library

Hand stitch – fun experimental embroidery with Vicks Harrison at The Morrab Library.  Tuesday 25th February - Attaching mirrors and other flattish backed objects to fabric using a variety of interesting stitches. Shells. Mirrors. Wrapped buttons and more. You will be shown lots of examples and we will begin three stitched pieces. Please bring along […]

£15

Art Club | The Art and Soul Sessions with Faye Dobinson

Morrab Library

Join artist Faye Dobinson for these weekly sessions centring creative play, experimentation and discovery. Fuelled by humour, enthusiasm, curiosity and love, and taking place in the magical Morrab Library, Sessions last 2 hours from 10.30am-12.30pm, cost £15 with ALL materials included and all levels are welcome. Booking link here.

£15

Going to Ground: an evening with Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan

The Acorn Theatre

at the Acorn Theatre, Wednesday 26th February 2025, 7:30 pm Join authors and two great friends of the library, Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan in conversation as they celebrate Philip’s new book, Under a Metal Sky. They will talk about the cultures of Cornwall and Ireland, the interplay of nature and mythology, and Tim’s current travel book project. The […]

Joy of Art (Spring term) – with artist Claire Lucas

Morrab Library

Fortnightly art class for all levels of ability. Claire will provide inspiration and guidance for participants to explore subject matter and media best suited to their skills and character; helping them to discover (or deepen) their relationship with the artist within! £125 for 6 sessions or £25/class if dropping in occasionally (priority is given to […]

£25

Creative journaling with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

Join us for a creative journaling session focused on enhancing your wellbeing. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, boost creativity, or increase self-awareness,  journaling offers powerful benefits. In a safe, supportive space, connect with like-minded  individuals and explore mindfulness, self reflection, and planning through guided  prompts and templates. This session is open  to all abilities, […]

£10

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within.  The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]

Embroider a bee and learn about our wild bees

Morrab Library

Vicks Harrison started the Embroidered Bees Project in 2019 to raise awareness of the loss of biodiversity. The project will create a huge art quilt to help people develop their embroidery skills and learn more about the nearly 300 kinds of bees we have in this country and. It is a long term project and […]

Library Talks | Cornish Feasts: Some thoughts on Cornish Food

Morrab Library

On St Piran's Day this year we'll be joined by Liz Woods, author of 'Cornish Feasts and Festivals' for a celebration of Cornish food and connections to different dishes from around the world. The talk will be talking place in the Reading Room on Wednesday 5th March at 2pm. Liz will be delving into the […]

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within.  The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]

‘Valuing Your Day’ Workshop | with Vicki Aimers

Morrab Library

Please note that there are two sessions: 10-12.30 and 1-3.30  The theme of this workshop is ‘valuing your day’ - a chance to value yourself through moments of self-reflection and creativity. In two half-day sessions, participants will journal and collage together, inspired by Marion Ash’s life as a governess to the Chown family in the early […]

£15

‘Valuing Your Day’ Workshop | with Vicki Aimers

Morrab Library

Please note that there are two sessions: 10-12.30 and 1-3.30  The theme of this workshop is ‘valuing your day’ - a chance to value yourself through moments of self-reflection and creativity. In two half-day sessions, participants will journal and collage together, inspired by Marion Ash’s life as a governess to the Chown family in the early […]

£15

Joy of Art (Spring term) – with artist Claire Lucas

Morrab Library

Fortnightly art class for all levels of ability. Claire will provide inspiration and guidance for participants to explore subject matter and media best suited to their skills and character; helping them to discover (or deepen) their relationship with the artist within! £125 for 6 sessions or £25/class if dropping in occasionally (priority is given to […]

£25

Zines with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

Create your own mini zine. All equipment is provided but do feel free to bring along anything that inspires you. Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com. Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus […]

£10

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within.  The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]

‘A Guiding Hand’ | Talk and min workshop with Artist in Residence Vicki Aimers

Morrab Library

Join Book Artist and PhD researcher Vicki Aimers for an informal talk and hands-on workshop exploring private education in Cornwall, particularly in West Cornwall, during the period when state schools were becoming more widespread. Through the fascinating story of Marion Ash, governess to the Chown family in the early 1900s, Vicki will share insights into […]

Embroider a bee and learn about our wild bees

Morrab Library

Vicks Harrison started the Embroidered Bees Project in 2019 to raise awareness of the loss of biodiversity. The project will create a huge art quilt to help people develop their embroidery skills and learn more about the nearly 300 kinds of bees we have in this country and. It is a long term project and […]

Art Club | The Art and Soul Sessions with Faye Dobinson

Morrab Library

Join artist Faye Dobinson for these weekly sessions centring creative play, experimentation and discovery. Fuelled by humour, enthusiasm, curiosity and love, and taking place in the magical Morrab Library, Sessions last 2 hours from 10.30am-12.30pm, cost £15 with ALL materials included and all levels are welcome. Booking link here.

£15

The Scillies and the Sea: A History with Mark Cottle

Morrab Library

“Always the sea rules us. We are born to its sound, and its voice is forever in our hearts.” Mark Cottle will be returning to the Reading Room at The Morrab Library to give an illustrated talk on the history of the Isles of Scilly in relationship to the sea. Mark is a former teacher […]

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within.  The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]