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  • August 2025

  • Sat 16

    Did William Shakespeare Write the Works of William Shakespeare? A talk by Sarah Menage

    16/08/2025 @ 13:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Join Sarah Menage on Saturday the 16th August as she takes a light-hearted but searching look at the identity of our great bard. Stratford-upon-Avon born and bred performer, songwriter, novelist and Shakespeare enthusiast, Sarah will […]

    £5
  • Tue 19

    CANCELLED – Super Storytime with Jan Pearson | Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig

    19/08/2025 @ 10:30 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    This event has been cancelled. We're looking forward to another lovely Super Summer Storytime with one of our storytelling volunteers, Jan Pearson, who will be returning to the Library on […]

  • Wed 20

    Library Talks | Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals of Medieval England

    20/08/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    On Wednesday 20th August, Mark Cottle will be returning to the library to give another fascinating lecture, this time on the subject of the great cathedrals of England. This will […]

  • Fri 22

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    22/08/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    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 […]

  • Sat 23

    Study Mornings | Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England with Mark Cottle

    23/08/2025 @ 10:15 - 13:00
    Morrab Library

    We're always delighted to welcome Mark Cottle to the library for one of his excellent talks or study days. Starting later this month, Mark will run a course of five […]

  • Tue 26

    A Philosophy of Nature – with Darren Harper

    26/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    A Philosophy of Nature - a day course with Darren Harper Tuesday 26th August 2025 10am until 3pm £60 Part of a two-day Philosophy Summer School, this workshop delivers a contemplative […]

    £60
  • Wed 27

    Stoicism and the Tranquil Mind – with Darren Harper

    27/08/2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Stoicism and the Tranquil Mind  - a day course with Darren Harper Wednesday 27th August 2025 10am until 3pm £60 Part of a two-day Philosophy Summer School, this workshop explores Stoic […]

    £60
  • Fri 29

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    29/08/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    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 […]

  • Sat 30

    Study Mornings | Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England with Mark Cottle

    30/08/2025 @ 10:15 - 13:00
    Morrab Library

    We're always delighted to welcome Mark Cottle to the library for one of his excellent talks or study days. Starting later this month, Mark will run a course of five […]

  • September 2025

  • Wed 3

    Library Talks | The History and Art of Church Bell Ringing with Mary Jones

    03/09/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next Library talk is a musical one from Mary Jones who will be inviting us to learn more about the History and Art of Bellringing. This will take place […]

  • Thu 4

    Rare Books Open Day

    04/09/2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Join us as we showcase more of The Morrab Library's collection of rare and historic books. While always available to view by appointment, these special books are rarely seen as […]

  • Fri 5

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    05/09/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    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 […]

  • Sat 6

    Study Mornings | Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England with Mark Cottle

    06/09/2025 @ 10:15 - 13:00
    Morrab Library

    We're always delighted to welcome Mark Cottle to the library for one of his excellent talks or study days. Starting later this month, Mark will run a course of five […]

  • Fri 12

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    12/09/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    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 […]

  • Sat 13

    Study Mornings | Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England with Mark Cottle

    13/09/2025 @ 10:15 - 13:00
    Morrab Library

    We're always delighted to welcome Mark Cottle to the library for one of his excellent talks or study days. Starting later this month, Mark will run a course of five […]

  • Fri 19

    Sorry to say there is no Free tour of The Morrab Library today

    19/09/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    We're sorry to say we won't be able to offer a library tour this Friday afternoon (19th September). Normal service will resume at 2.00pm next Friday 26th September.

  • Sat 20

    Study Mornings | Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England with Mark Cottle

    20/09/2025 @ 10:15 - 13:00
    Morrab Library

    We're always delighted to welcome Mark Cottle to the library for one of his excellent talks or study days. Starting later this month, Mark will run a course of five […]

  • Tue 23

    Relaxed Relaxed Book Group at The Morrab Library

    23/09/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    About the group: A friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. Rather than reading a specific book, we share what’s […]

  • Fri 26

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    26/09/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    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 […]

  • October 2025

  • Fri 3

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    03/10/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    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 […]

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Join Jonny Geller, CEO of Curtis Brown Group, on W Join Jonny Geller, CEO of Curtis Brown Group, on Wednesday 25 November at The Acorn Theatre for the 2026 John le Carré Memorial Lecture.

Jonny was Mr. le Carre’s literary agent, representing the writer who was a great supporter of the library, serving as its President and Patron. 

Because of his close relationship with John le Carre, Jonny will deliver a lecture that contains a very personal insight into the writer’s craft, whilst touching on the process of getting novels to print. 

Tickets cost £25 and are available directly from The Acorn Theatre website and Box Office, or click on the link in bio to buy them online, and for more information.

This event is an important fundraiser for the library.

#LiteraryAgents #JohnleCarre #SpyNovels #SpyFiction #Lecture #LovePenzance #SupportYourLibrary #BookPublishing
The Friends of the Morrab Gardens are holding thei The Friends of the Morrab Gardens are holding their plant sale right now! 

Beautify your own space whilst supporting the upkeep of our wonderful public gardens.

#PlantSale #LovePenzance See less
Don't worry, we aren’t leaving you ‘high and dry’, Don't worry, we aren’t leaving you ‘high and dry’, our Photo Friday theme continues with this image of a crew member taking depth soundings at sea, 1933.

Photo Archive Identifier: LIGHT 18OF 140

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #boats #Cornwall #nautical
Yesterday we welcomed HRH Prince Richard, the Duke Yesterday we welcomed HRH Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, to the library for a visit, accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho.

We showed him around our beautiful building and displayed some of the treasures from our rare books, archive, historic newspaper and photographic collections, after which he enjoyed lunch with us.

It was a treat to be able to share our special library with the Duke and introduce him to our staff and brilliant volunteers and members.

The Duke also visited our neighbours at the Gardener's House, as well as enjoying a walk around the Morrab Gardens in the sunshine.

Our thanks to the Gardener's House for their help and collaboration with the visit.

#RoyalVisit #DukeofGloucester #LovePenzance #IndependentLibraries #ExploreYourArchive
Browse our second-hand book shelves for that gift Browse our second-hand book shelves for that gift for friends or family.

Remember – there are two locations to look for second-hand books in the Library, each offering something slightly different. 

The ground floor offers a mixture of Fiction and Non-Fiction, whilst the bookcase at the bottom of the basement staircase offers reference books. 

There is something for everyone!

#Library #books #secondhandbooks
Save the date! Our Summer Fair will take place on Save the date! Our Summer Fair will take place on Saturday 20th June from 10am until 2pm. 

There will be stalls throughout the Library featuring local makers and their crafts, as well as 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 #supportlocal #SummerFair #cake #plantsale #booksforsale
There's only a couple of weeks left to see the 153 There's only a couple of weeks left to see the 1539 Great Bible on display in our new exhibition case. Drop in to the library and have a look at this magnificent volume while you can, then read more about it on our website (link in bio).

We'll be putting this item away into its safe environment and will reveal the next treasure to be on show in the case soon. 

#LibraryDisplay #GreatBible #LibraryTreasures
Today is National Fishing Remembrance Day  - a day Today is National Fishing Remembrance Day  - a day of reflection and commemoration for those who have lost their lives in the UK fishing industry, which is particularly pertinent to our small corner of the world. 

This image from our archives shows a fishing vessel landing a large catch at North Pier, Newlyn in the 1920's. 

#fishing #FishingIndustry #newlyn #NewlynFishing #ExploreYourArchive
There are still a few spaces available for artist There are still a few spaces available for artist Carolyn Savidge’s Biscuit Tin of Memories workshop.

The afternoon session is full, but there are still some spaces available in the morning.

This workshop is about expressing in words the things that are left unsaid, and using these collective fragments of text to create a paper quilt, which will be displayed in the library.

#LibraryWorkshop #Memories #WritingMemories #CreativeWriting
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