‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley is a novel that never goes away; an early reviewer described it as ‘harassing the heart’. It’s a work of science fiction, of Gothic, of environmental and philosophical concerns, and is endlessly adaptable and used as a metaphor Why does it have such enduring power? And what does it mean to […]
Writing good dialogue can be hard. It’s extremely important to keep readers immersed in your story and sometimes, unbelievable dialogue can pull them out of it. Ensure readers continue turning those pages by mastering this essential skill and start having fun with the way your characters talk to each other. In this workshop, whether a […]
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 on our bookshelf or simply come for tea, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. No library membership is required […]
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 […]
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 […]
To commemorate the forthcoming 60th anniversary of the SS Torrey Canyon disaster in 2027, Mor Media Charity is inviting people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to share their memories, stories, and reflections. The library is delighted to support this important project. The devastating oil spill in 1967 shocked the world, but it also […]
On Saturday 19th July we will welcome Cornish/Scots filmmaker Timothy Neat - to present his twelfth major publication - GAIA IN EXTREMIS. This highly original exploration of the contemporary world crisis (ecological and political) is a large-format hard back designed by Nick Harpley of Penzance and published in St Ives. It presents four hundred paintings […]
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 […]
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 […]
Think of a favourite book and how it made you feel as you were reading it. The best stories sweep readers into a literary world, forcing you to experience the struggles and dreams of characters you’ve never met. In this workshop – whether you’re a regular writer or complete beginner – you’ll explore how to […]
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CANCELLED THIS EVENT - APOLOGIES Join Jan and Lisa at The Morrab Library to read ‘On the way home’ by Jill Murphy and find out the amazing stories of what happened to Claire’s knee on the way home. This will take place in the Reading Room on Thursday 31st July […]
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 […]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. A simple story but with key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane. Join us on Thursday 7th August from 10.30 for the second of our summer […]
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 […]
Join writer, performer, historian and library volunteer Linda Camidge for what will be a fascinating talk. Since moving into Penzance and starting to research the history of the town 30 years ago, Linda has amassed a million words. She plans to use the information – much of which was gathered from the Morrab Library - to produce a short […]
This Summer holiday James Parnham-Kenny of If Not A Tavern games will be leading a game making workshop at the library. He will be encouraging attendees to play a game or two, gather some ideas and then put their skills to the test to design sone of their own! A Roll of the Dice is […]
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 […]
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 demonstrate why there is an authorship problem and touch upon the most popular of its intriguing solutions. Be prepared for 90 minutes of illustrated talk, starting at 1.30 sharp and […]
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 Tuesday 19th August (10.30-12) to read ‘The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig’. This is the familiar story of the three little pig - […]
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 take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm. Over five hundred years the great medieval cathedrals of England were built. In terms of resources called […]