Penzance Orchestral Society's Autumn Concert, themed to celebrate the Library's Bicentenary. Featuring Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Schubert's Symphony No 6 (which dates from the year of the library's foundation) and mezzo soprano Charlotte Collier performing Mahler's orchestral song cycle Rückert-Lieder. The concert will be held at Penwith College Auditorium Tickets £10, available from Penzance Orchestral […]
A Celebration in his own words of the life, work and centenary of the poet W.S. Graham, who was born in Scotland but spent most of his adult life in West Cornwall. Graham's poems will be introduced by John Butterworth and read by John Truscott.
An invitation to all our wonderful volunteers to gather together for drinks and nibbles as our Chairman, Committee and staff give grateful thanks for all the hard work and time devoted to the library.
How much influence did notable wives have on the leading commanders in British military history? These women tend to be disregarded but, as Trina Beckett demonstrates in this revealing and thought- provoking study, their influence has often been profound. Taking examples from the eighteenth century to the Second World War, she uncovers a hidden dimension […]
Morrab Library's Christmas party, with carols performed by the Buccas Four. There will also be a presentation of the Library Commemorative Book by Sue Lexington and Steph Haxton. As well as plenty of Christmas cheer!
The Music Box (Penzance family run musical instrument and accessory shop), will host a day of ukulele demos and tutorials at the Library. No experience necessary - just drop-in!
ALL WELCOME - BOOKING RECOMMENDED - SUGGESTED ENTRY DONATION £4Roland Morris, a marine salver among many other things, once said “In order to find sunken treasure one has to start with a chart, preferably one made of old leather soaked in oil." And by thunder, when as a young teenager, he found one and therein […]
Please note that this talk is now fully booked. If you have already booked a place and find that you can't attend please do let us know as we have a waiting list! Claire Pearcey, BAoG, studied graphology at the British Academy of Graphology in London and taught the subject of handwriting analysis at the […]
The Library's AGM will be held this year at The Lugger Inn at 2pm on March 4th. More details to follow.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Wilkie Collins Rambles in Cornwall Long before The Woman in White, a young Wilkie Collins aspired to become a writer and decided to tour the untrodden ground of Cornwall to produce a travel book of a hitherto unexplored destination. Rambles Beyond Railways was published in 1851 […]
Family Event - Write Your Own Book! Tuesday 9th April 10.30-12.30 Create your own zigzag book and write your own story, in the inspiring setting of the beautiful Morrab Library. Our creative writing event is open to 8-12 year old's and will provide the chance for children to devise their own story, using special objects […]
Spring Fair Saturday 4th May 10.00am to 3.00pm We'll be hosting plant, craft, book and photo stalls, so come along and pick up a bargain, while supporting our special library. Our famous refreshments will be on offer too, so you can enjoy a delicious cake and a refreshing cuppa after all that shopping. You can […]
This event is now Sold Out - please contact us to place your name on the reserve list. Wed 8th May, 2pm - Stephen Glendenning: The Art of the Book How Artists have Challenged the Conventions of Publishing Throughout History The Book: It is perhaps one of the most significant and iconic design objects of […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please contact us if you'd like to added to the waiting list. Tunde Jegede is back at the Morrab Library, as part of his national tour in May. We are delighted to welcome him back to perform here on Tuesday 14th May at 2.00 pm. Tickets will cost £8 […]
David J. Moore, a researcher on the late Cornwall-based existentialist, Colin Wilson, will be talking about the curious link between the paranormal and existential philosophy, and how this relates to Wilson’s ‘new existentialism’. Mr Moore has written on ufology and Wilson’s philosophy at length in his debut book, Evolutionary Metaphors: Ufos, New Existentialism and the Future Paradigm. […]
Join in the fun at our Summer Fete! Saturday 22nd June 10.30am to 3.00pm Start Golowan week off in style with a visit to the Morrab Library and enjoy our Summer Fete. There will be lots of local craft stalls, as well as our usual books and photographs for sale. We'll be offering all […]
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT - PLEASE CONTACT US TO HAVE YOUR NAME ADDED TO OUR WAITING LIST Join us for a screening of four short documentary films presented by the Newlyn International Film Festival. Booking is essential - please contact the Morrab Library at enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or tel: 01736 364474. Suggested donation of £4, […]
We will celebrate the first performance in modern times of 'Can Palores' (Song of the Chough), arranged by Ralph Dunstan in 1932. A short talk about the piece will be followed by a performance of Can Palores & other songs by Keur Heb Hanow - a local harmony choir who sing exclusively in Cornish. You […]
Are you an aspiring novelist? Or do you enjoy listening to writers talk about their work? If so, we're delighted to announce that on Saturday 20th July local author James Lee will talk about his recently published novel Something So Precious. Chronicling the life of a young academic whose world is turned upside down when an […]
Come and hear the story of Cornwall’s favourite bear - Soggy! From king of the castle, to swimming with the fish - be part of his incredible journey. Our storyteller will be bringing her fish for you to swim with. Your own bears will be most welcome at this session. Storytime is a journey for 5 to 8 […]