Tabletop Book Sale

Morrab Library

Join us on Thursday 11th August (weather permitting) from 11.00 till 1.00pm in the carpark at Morrab Library for our tabletop book sale. Browse a selection of second hand fiction and non-fiction titles - we can take cash or card payments. Come and pick up some summer reading and support the library at the same […]

Creative journaling and mindfulness – Children’s workshop

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging children to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.  She is running two 'Creative journaling and mindfulness' sessions for children on Saturday 13th August at 1:15-2:15 & 2:30- 3:30pm. These sessions are aimed at children […]

£5

Who was Frank Latham and what did he do for Penzance?

Morrab Library

Captain Frank Latham designed the Jubilee Pool, that much most people know, but what else did he do for the town? Born in 1873 in Croydon he was the Borough Surveyor and Engineer for Penzance from 1899 to 1938 and during this time he was involved in many of the town’s activities. But why did […]

£5

Super Summer Story Time: Bad Apple

Morrab Library

Another Super ‘Summer’ Storytime ‘A laugh-out-loud picture book starring a truly terrible piece of fruit.’ In this hilarious story about a really bad apple by award-winning author and polar explorer Huw Lewis Jones, a series of simple rhymes is transformed into a sequence of events that will have readers splitting their sides with laughter… Who could […]

£5

Tabletop Book Sales

Morrab Library

  Taking place in the carpark at Morrab Library. (If raining then the sale will take place inside). Thursdays 18th, 25th August & 1st September 11.00am -1.00pm Browse a selection of 2nd-hand fiction & non-fiction titles. We accept cash or card. Come and pick up some summer reading and support the library at the same […]

A Crash Course in Philosophy: Religion & Art

Morrab Library

POSTPONED DUE TO TRAIN STRIKE. NEW DATE TBC Formerly philosophy was the preserve of PhDs and the intellectually precocious, until now. In this half-day course we will disinter a little of philosophy’s hermetic meaning as we re-evaluate religion, including St. Anselm’s famous ‘Ontological Argument’, and then going on to appreciate art (aesthetics) with Clive Bell, […]

‘Just Suppose…’ | A creative writing workshop for 8 – 14 year olds

Morrab Library

  We have a lovely creative writing workshop coming up on the Tuesday 23rd August for 8 - 14 year olds, lead by children's author, Bridget Crowley. Just suppose ... that endangered plants started to flourish once again in Penwith? Just suppose ...that the thing you love most about Penwith was about to disappear. What […]

£5

Tabletop Book Sales – August 25th 2022

Morrab Library

Taking place in the carpark at Morrab Library. (If raining then the sale will take place inside). Thursdays 18th, 25th August & 1st September 11.00am -1.00pm Browse a selection of 2nd-hand fiction & non-fiction titles. We accept cash or card. Come and pick up some summer reading and support the library at the same time! […]

Jewels of the Rainbow | a talk from Victoria Osborne-Broad

Morrab Library

Join local author Victoria Osborne-Broad as she talks about her book trilogy, Jewels of the Rainbow. Set in present day West Cornwall, the action moves from Penzance and Pendeen, through magic and time travel to Chapel Carn Brea in the Dark Ages. In her third book, Victoria then delves into the mystery of an island which nobody can reach... […]

£5

Creative journaling and mindfulness – Children’s workshops

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging children to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.  She is running two 'Creative journaling and mindfulness' sessions for children on Saturday 27th August at 1:15-2:15 & 2:30- 3:30pm. These sessions are aimed at children […]

£5

Tabletop Book Sales – September 1st 2022

Morrab Library

Taking place in the carpark at Morrab Library. (If raining then the sale will take place inside). Thursdays 18th, 25th August & 1st September 11.00am -1.00pm Browse a selection of 2nd-hand fiction & non-fiction titles. We accept cash or card. Come and pick up some summer reading and support the library at the same time!

Creative Wellbeing Journaling and Modern Calligraphy Taster Sessions

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having […]

£5

Modern Calligraphy Lettering Workshops

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. She will be running a monthly lettering workshop to explore different techniques and supplies, such as brush pens, watercolour inks and more! September’s theme will be […]

£5

Creative Journaling for Children – Autumn Themed

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging children to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. She is running two ‘Creative journaling and mindfulness’ sessions for children on Saturday 17th September at 1:15-2:15 & 2:30- 3:30pm. This month's theme will be Autumn! These […]

£5

Tragedy & Triumph: Scott, Amundsen & the Race to the South Pole

Morrab Library

In 1910 Antarctica was relatively unknown. Robert Scott, Roald Amundsen, and Ernest Shackleton had both been there on earlier expeditions but without reaching the Pole. With reference to these earlier expeditions, Mark Cottle's lecture will focus initially on the photographs of Scott’s photographer Ponting and Edward Wilson’s watercolours – which both capture eloquently Scott’s expedition and […]

£5

Creative Wellbeing Journaling and Modern Calligraphy Taster Sessions

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having […]

£5

Creative Journaling – Set up your October Journal

Morrab Library

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having […]

£5

From Holbein to Byrd: The Art & Music of the Tudor Century 

Morrab Library

We're delighted to welcome Mark Cottle back to Morrab Library for his brilliant workshop From Holbein to Byrd: The Art and Music of the Tudor Century. The long anticipated workshop - which we had to postpone it in 2020 due to Covid19 - will now take place at Morrab Library on Saturday 1st October from […]

£12.50

Workshops with Penzance artist Sarah Bell

Morrab Library

Penzance artist, Sarah Bell, is running two six-week art courses at Morrab Library this autumn. 1. Come draw with me Great for beginners who haven’t picked up a pencil since school, perfect for improvers who’d like to sharpen their skill set. Learn easy techniques and start to draw this Autumn. 10.30-12.30pm on Wednesdays 12th, 19th, […]

Big Brother or Brave New World? Britain’s Relationship with Technology -Library Talk

We're delighted to bring you another fascinating talk, this time from Stephanie Hare, researcher, broadcaster and author of 'Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics'. It seems that just about every new technology that we bring to bear on improving our lives brings with it some downside, side effect or unintended consequence. These issues can pose very real […]