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 […]
This talk is currently sold out - you can contact us on enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or 01736 364474 to be added to the waiting list. In 2021, Cornwall, with Virgin Orbit, will launch the first space system from UK soil in over 50 years. This presentation will outline how Cornwall became the only horizontal launch site in […]
Create and write your own story in your very own zigzag book! Our creative writing events are open to 8-12 year old's and will provide the chance for children to devise their own story, using special objects to help fuel their imagination. At the end of the session, children will have their very own special […]
Listen to Jon Klassen's classic tale I Want My Hat Back. A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? Does the tortoise, fox, snake or deer know where it is? Come to our library to find out and please don’t forget to bring your own hat. Storytime is a journey for […]
Create and write your own story in your very own zigzag book! Our creative writing events are open to 8-12 year old's and will provide the chance for children to devise their own story, using special objects to help fuel their imagination. At the end of the session, children will have their very own special […]
Books, books & more books for sale. Also, photographs from the archive, delicious refreshments & a raffle!
Author Victoria Osborne-Broad will be talking about and reading from her new book, Guardian of the Stones, second in the 'Jewels of the Rainbow' trilogy. Booking Essential - £4 Suggested Donation
This is the story of a brilliant young Cornish artist and archaeologist who tried, but failed to storm the social barriers of Victorian England. A poor professional player in a team of gentlemanly amateurs, his frustration eventually destroyed him. The tale is embellished with illustrations, brilliant and sometimes poignant from the Morrab's extensive archive. THIS […]
Juniper Jupiter is a real life superhero. It's no big deal. She's super brave, superfast, super strong, super smart and she can even fly, but something is missing. What is a hero without an amazing sidekick? This workshop session will be led by Jak Stringer, former librarian of Heamoor CP School, who believes in the […]
Artist John Trigg has donated his collection of drawing books spanning 40 years. He will be giving a short talk about the books & his life's work as we celebrate this wonderful gift to the library. There will then be an opportunity to see the books on display in their new home. Refreshments will be […]