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  • August 2025

  • 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 […]

  • Wed 8

    Library Talk l Nicholas St Aubyn l Jacobite Traitor or Cornish hero? The two lives of Sir John St Aubyn 3rd Bt.

    08/10/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00

    Our next Library talk will be with Nicholas St Aubyn with their talk, Jacobite Traitor or Cornish hero? The two lives of Sir John St Aubyn 3rd Bt. This will take place in the […]

  • Fri 10

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    10/10/2025 @ 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 […]

  • Tue 14

    Artist in residence – Claire Lucas “In My Element” | 14th – 18th October

    14/10/2025 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Our latest artist-in-residence Claire Lucas has been hard at work since August, working on her project entitled “In My Element”. Her residency culminates (or possibly starts its next phase!) in […]

  • Wed 15

    Artist in residence – Claire Lucas “In My Element” | 14th – 18th October

    15/10/2025 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Our latest artist-in-residence Claire Lucas has been hard at work since August, working on her project entitled “In My Element”. Her residency culminates (or possibly starts its next phase!) in […]

  • Thu 16

    Artist in residence – Claire Lucas “In My Element” | 14th – 18th October

    16/10/2025 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Our latest artist-in-residence Claire Lucas has been hard at work since August, working on her project entitled “In My Element”. Her residency culminates (or possibly starts its next phase!) in […]

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It’s World Book Day tomorrow, giving you the perfe It’s World Book Day tomorrow, giving you the perfect excuse to browse the shelves for your next adventure! 

We’re here to celebrate books of all kinds, and thought we’d share some photos of some of our rooms, filled with the thousands of books we have!

What treasures will you unearth? Where will you be transported to? What room or collection is your favourite?

@worldbookdaysocial 

#worldbookday #worldbookdayuk #books #penzance #Library
We have a high quality reproduction of the 1841 ma We have a high quality reproduction of the 1841 map of the Borough of Penzance at the Library. Original, pictured here, can be found displayed in the Library. 

The map shows how the modern Borough boundary was drawn with a compass, as a semi circle, with no connection at all to existing ancient field boundaries 

You can purchase a copy for just £20 from the front desk.

#Library #map #penzance #cornwall
Have you ever heard of a windy pasty? ‘A pasty m Have you ever heard of a windy pasty? 

‘A pasty made from left-over pastry, usually served with jam and cream.’

 Will you be heading to the Global Pasty 
Championships at the Lost Gardens of Heligan today? Heading into St Piran’s Day week, Cornwall will crown its ultimate pasty makers at the inaugural Global Pasty Championships. 

Liz Woods dug into the history of some traditional Cornish dishes, including the pasty and saffron buns, in her talk at the Library which you can see here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h91QIWCPPmI 

#Library #cornishpastychampionship#cornishpasty #stpiran #food
Like the post sometimes, our Photo Friday is a lit Like the post sometimes, our Photo Friday is a little late!

On the reverse side of this postcard of the prom is a message to Miss Irene Thomas of Penzance, saying, "Dear Irene, I suppose we shall see you toddling along the prom on your way to the beach. With love, From Violet."

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: JDCP 596

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday
We have a fresh stock of new fiction on our shelve We have a fresh stock of new fiction on our shelves to peruse! What will your next read be?

#Library #newbooks #whatareyoureading #fiction
A great little gift! We have Morrab Library brande A great little gift! We have Morrab Library branded pens available to buy from the library for £2.50 each. They come in a variety of colours and write in black ink.
#Library #pens #gift #writing
Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicis Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicist and primatologist, and founded the Manaton & East Dartmoor Theatre. His greatest legacy is his creative and ecological writing of poetry and plays relating to Dartmoor. 

Join Tom Greeves as he discusses Marc's legacy and work at our talk on 18th March. The ballot is now open to apply for tickets - visit our website: link in bio.

#LibraryTalk #MarcBeeson #Dartmoor #NaturePoetry #Ecology #Poetry #Plays #Theatre
Penwith College are hosting a Science Festival on Penwith College are hosting a Science Festival on Saturday 7th March, and we'll be there too, showcasing some of the rare scientific treasures from our book and archive collections. 

Check the College website for the full programme,  and drop in to see us between 10.00pm and 3.00pm.

https://tinyurl.com/35h5srau

#ScienceFestival #Science #ScienceCollections #RareBooks @penwithcollege  @penwithcollegelibrary
In November, 2025, Tim Newman delivered a talk foc In November, 2025, Tim Newman delivered a talk focusing on three less well-known members of the extended Nicholson family, in particular Anne (Stuart-Wortley) and her artwork. 

Tim discussed his fortuitous meetings with Liza in the summer of 1975, and later with Anne, speaking of their friendship and adventures. 

You can watch the recording via our link in bio.

#librarytalk #lecture #CornishArt #BenNicholson #AnneNicholson #LizaNicholson
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