The library's Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 15th May from 11.00am at the Lugger Inn, Marine Terrace, Penzance TR18 4DL, with refreshments served from 10.30 beforehand. A reminder […]
De-clutter your mind and get organised with this monthly session. Bring your own notebook and pen and discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing. Reflect on […]
One for people who have already had an introduction to brush lettering. Monthly workshops will focus on skill development and seasonal projects. Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and […]
For natural scientists working in Cornwall, Borlase is where it all started. His descriptions and observations are hugely valuable and his interpretations are well ahead of their time. James’ talk […]
Drop in to the Reading Room on 25th May to see a display of some of the fascinating treasures from the library's archive collection. You'll find a selection of items, […]
Morrab Library is full of treasures - the seeds for a fascinating story! In this workshop for 8-14 year olds, children's author Bridget Crowley will lead you around the library […]
In this introduction to creative journaling class, discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing! Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to […]
Get to grips with brush lettering – learn the basic strokes, get tips and tricks, and try products before you buy. Emma will also be hosting monthly lettering workshops for those […]
Calling all teachers and pupils of Penzance County Girls Grammar School and anyone interested in the school! Drop into Morrab Library on Saturday 10th June, between 10am and 1pm, to […]
The next in our series of talks comes from the writer and activist Rachel Yates who will be speaking at the library on Wednesday 14th June at 2pm about creating a sustainable Penzance. Rachel runs Plastic […]
Roll up, roll up! The Summer Fair is coming soon. Saturday 17th June from 10.00am - 2.00pm Save the date and join us at the library for this year's Summer […]
Des Hannigan talks about the SECOND SEA, his name for the impressions that professional seagoers retain in their deep memory. The talk is built round excerpts about the sea from […]
De-clutter your mind and get organised with this monthly session. Bring your own notebook and pen and discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing. Reflect on […]
One for people who have already had an introduction to brush lettering. Monthly workshops will focus on skill development and seasonal projects. Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and […]
Join acclaimed author Emylia Hall on publication day for The Shell House Detectives, the first novel in her new crime series. Drawing advance praise from the likes of Elly Griffiths, […]
Much of the world’s philosophy has historically been ignored by the West. Yet, if philosophy is the love of wisdom, there is no doubt that the philosophy of other cultures […]
What is happiness? Is it nothing more than feeling good, which underpins the philosophy of utilitarianism? Is it merely the temporary cessation of suffering? Or is it to fully flourish; […]
Dr Serena Trowbridge is returning to the library on Wednesday 12th July at 2pm to give a tantalisingly titled talk: Pre-Raphaelite Mythbuster: Gossip, Scandal & Secrets. Did Elizabeth Siddall's hair really […]
In this introduction to creative journaling class, discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing! Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women […]
Get to grips with brush lettering – learn the basic strokes, get tips and tricks, and try products before you buy. Emma will also be hosting monthly lettering workshops for […]