Terry Marks talks about the long history of Penzance Harbour. The talk will be in the Reading Room and refreshments will be available. This event is on a first-come first-served basis and is free but donations are gladly accepted.
Come along to the Morrab Library and join us in celebrating the festive season!
The library will close for Christmas on Friday 20th December at 4pm, re-opening Thursday 2nd January at 10am
The first Wednesday lecture of 2014: John Potter will be showing the film Kruzenshtern - From Penzance to Bremerhaven on one of the world's last sailing ships. Refreshments will be provided. The talk is free to attend - donations gratefully received, no booking required.
RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRARUAY FOLLOWING CANCELLATION DUE TO HIGH WINDS ON 12th FEBRUARY Join David Dearlove for his talk: Joined-up writers. A chain of acquaintance four centuries long Refreshments available. Free admission for the talk - donations gratefully received. No booking required, seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Morrab Library. The A.G.M. will be held in the Library on Monday 3rd March 2014 at 2pm. Nominations for Officers and Committee members must be received in writing to the Hon. Secretary by Monday 3rd February 2014. Resolutions must be submitted to the Hon. […]
Jane Darke will be showing the film The Art of Catching Lobsters (N.B. Early start as film is 90 minutes long) Free admission - donations gratefully received. No need to book, seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Refreshments will be available.
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the library. Groups by appointment.
To celebrate World Book Day/Night there will be a sale of interesting & unusual books at the Library. We will also be giving away 100 free books for World Book Night. Browse the books and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of something tasty!
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the library. Groups by appointment.
Sue Johns will be reading at the Morrab library on Saturday 26th April, 10.30 – 12.30 Sue Johns is one of the strongest voices in the contemporary London poetry scene, and she has published five poetry collections. In April she will be returning to her roots as she was born in Penzance. She is delighted […]
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the Library. Groups by appointment.
Come along to our coffee morning to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Penzance Town Charter. Plus lots of bargains to be had at our sale of china and glassware.
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the Library. Groups by appointment.
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the Library. Groups by appointment.
Did you know that in Zennor there were only 23 surnames for 85 families? Or that beer was brewed at home? That clergyman Edward Giddy thought 'long sermons are neither edifying nor decent'? Or that prisoners in a Penzance gaol were fed through bars merely 5 inches apart? That John Wesley recommended swallowing live spiders […]
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the Library. Groups by appointment.
Join Dawn Walker for a free tour of the Library. Groups by appointment.