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  • May 2018

  • Sat 19

    Book, plant & bric-a-brac sale

    19/05/2018 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • June 2018

  • Tue 5

    Storyteller in Residence! Mark Harandon

    05/06/2018 @ 13:00 - 14/06/2018 @ 16:00
    Morrab Library

    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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 6

    Book Launch: Poetry by Nicholas Round

    06/06/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    A very special book launch with poetry by our very own Nicholas Round - Occassion for All & The Histories

    Free
  • Fri 8

    Institute of Civil Engineers: Talk on the Newlyn Datum

    08/06/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    Coffee with ICE and a talk on The Newlyn Datum

    Free
  • Sat 9

    Talk by Dr Tony Cothey – Sir Humphry Davy and the promise of betterment through science

    09/06/2018 @ 10:30 - 11:30
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • Sat 9

    Talk by Dr Tony Cothey – Sir Humphry Davy and the promise of betterment through science

    09/06/2018 @ 10:30 - 11:30
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • Tue 12

    Tour of Penzance Jewish Cemetery led by Keith Pearce

    12/06/2018 @ 14:30 - 16:00

    A rare chance to view this unique piece of Penzance's history. Numbers are limited and ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To make sure of a place, please e-mail annround@blue-earth.co.uk by THURS 7th JUNE.

  • Tue 12

    Tour of Penzance Jewish Cemetery led by Keith Pearce

    12/06/2018 @ 14:30 - 16:00

    A rare chance to view this unique piece of Penzance's history. Numbers are limited and ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To make sure of a place, please e-mail annround@blue-earth.co.uk by THURS 7th JUNE.

  • Wed 13

    Talk by Professor Andrew Prescott – Sir Humphry Davy and Manuscript Studies

    13/06/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Free for members & £4 for non-members

  • Wed 13

    Talk by Professor Andrew Prescott – Sir Humphry Davy and Manuscript Studies

    13/06/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Free for members & £4 for non-members

  • Sat 16

    Our Annual Sumer Fete!

    16/06/2018 @ 10:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • Sat 16

    Our Annual Sumer Fete!

    16/06/2018 @ 10:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • Fri 22

    Tunde Jegede Concert – SOLD OUT

    22/06/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    Tunde Jegede is a 21st century renaissance man who bridges African & European musical traditions. He is an internationally renowned kora player, cellist and composer, whose soul-stirring music blends traditional kora-playing with his own dynamic contemporary compositions. We are delighted to welcome him back to the Morrab after his sell-out event last year. Tickets are […]

    £6 – £8
  • Fri 22

    Tunde Jegede Concert

    22/06/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    Tunde Jegede is a 21st century renaissance man who bridges African & European musical traditions. He is an internationally renowned kora player, cellist and composer, whose soul-stirring music blends traditional kora-playing with his own dynamic contemporary compositions.

  • July 2018

  • Fri 6

    An Evening with Charles Dickens

    06/07/2018 @ 19:30 - 21:30
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • Wed 11

    BRETON DAY: Mary-Ann Constantine – Breton Ballads

    11/07/2018 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    By arrangement with the British Academy

    £4
  • Wed 11

    BRETON DAY: Round Table Discussion – Popular Culture in Brittany and Cornwall

    11/07/2018 @ 15:00 - 17:30
    Morrab Library

      Mary-Ann Constantine is  Reader in Welsh and English literature at the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth.  She has published books on Breton folklore, ballads and songs, Romantic-era forgery, and Welsh responses to the French Revolution.  Éva Guillorel is Associate Professor at the University of Caen and a Research Associate […]

    £4
  • Wed 11

    BRETON DAY: Concert of Breton & Cornish Traditional Music

    11/07/2018 @ 20:00 - 22:00
    Watercolor
    £8
  • Sat 14

    Diane Hinds talk: How to promote your book

    14/07/2018 @ 10:30 - 12:30
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • August 2018

  • Wed 8

    Botanical Drawing Workshops

    08/08/2018 @ 13:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    An explorative & meditative creative afternoon at Morrab Library with local artist Claire Lucas In Collaboration with The Hypatia Trust, The Pengarth Day Centre and The Friends of Morrab Garden's The Gardener's House project August 8th & August 15th, 1pm – 3.30pm £20 per class (with £5 of this donated to The Gardener's House fundraising pot)....come to one […]

    £20
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You can find out more about the Minack, Cornish th You can find out more about the Minack, Cornish theatre and Rowena’s life and career in our Jenner Room.

Photo Archive Identifier: PEOP 8.037

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #womenshistorymonth #PhotoFriday #MinackTheatre @minacktheatre #RowenaCade
Today's the day. Join us for our Archives Open Day Today's the day. Join us for our Archives Open Day between 10am and 3pm, where you'll see a selection of our rare treasures from the archive. Drop in to see a section of the Rosebud, a plan for the original layout of the Morrab Gardens, and highlights of the Dawson Napoleonic collection, and much, much more....

#ExploreYourArchive #archiveExhibition #Rosebud #LovePenzance
There are still some spaces available for Tom Gree There are still some spaces available for Tom Greeves talk, ‘Dartmoor Elements - The Ecological Poems and Play Extracts of Mark Beeson’ on the 18th March.

Email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk to get in touch about a space. 

#Library #lecture #librarytalk
#books #dartmoor
Can you help us? A donation, big or small, one-off Can you help us? A donation, big or small, one-off or regular, helps us so much.

As a registered charity we depend on the support and generosity of our library community near and far. All donations go toward the care of the library and ensuring we’re here for another 200 years.

https://morrablibrary.org.uk/donate/

#Library #donate #supportus #everypennyhelps #charity
It’s International Women’s Day and we wanted to hi It’s International Women’s Day and we wanted to highlight all of the amazing women who volunteer across the Library to make it the valuable resource it is.

From welcoming visitors, cataloguing, archiving to bookkeeping, digitising collections and so much more - we are so incredibly lucky to be offered their skills and time.

#Library #internationalwomensday #collections #volunteer #women
We're here @penwithcollegelibrary at the Turn The We're here @penwithcollegelibrary at the Turn The Tide #Science Festival, displaying some of our rare archive collections. The Festival is on till 3.00, with loads of talks and activities, so drop by if you can!

#RareBooks #HistoricArchives #LovePenzance #NaturalHistory LoveYourLibrary
A reminder that we have our Spring Fair, taking pl A reminder that we have our Spring Fair, taking place on Saturday 21st March from 10am until 2pm. 

As ever, there will be stalls throughout the Library (inside and out!) featuring local makers showcasing their crafts, as well as many 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 #art
It’s Women’s History month, so we will be highligh It’s Women’s History month, so we will be highlighting important women relating to Cornwall and the items we hold in our collections.

The first in our series is Maria Branwell, mother to the Bronte sisters.

We have books and archives about the Bronte family, especially in the Elizabeth Treffry room, so do drop in to explore.

Photo Archive Identifier: ARTS 4HF 095

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #bronte #womenshistorymonth #PhotoFriday #Branwell #MariaBranwell
A happy St Piran’s Day to everyone! Our magnifice A happy St Piran’s Day to everyone!

Our magnificent housekeeper Laura is also the maestro of the Golowan Band, who lead the Furry Dance throughout Penzance, as part of the celebrations on Cornwall’s national day. 
She dropped in before the parade to tidy the library - now that’s multi-tasking!

#StPiransDay #StPiran #Multitasking #FurryDance #MorrabGardens #Golowan
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