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  • February 2017

  • Wed 8

    Mike Sagar-Fenton: Penzance

    08/02/2017 @ 14:00
    Morrab Library

    Part of our free winter lecture series. Open to all.    

    Free
  • March 2017

  • Sat 4

    Books, Cakes, China & Glassware Sale

    04/03/2017 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Morrab Library
  • Sat 4

    Books, Cakes, China & Glassware Sale

    04/03/2017 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Morrab Library
  • Mon 6

    Annual General Meeting

    06/03/2017 @ 14:00 - 16:00
    The Lugger Hotel Marine Terrace, Penzance, United Kingdom

    This year's AGM will held at the Lugger Hotel, Penzance Promenade at 2pm.

  • Mon 6

    Annual General Meeting

    06/03/2017 @ 14:00 - 16:00
    The Lugger Hotel Marine Terrace, Penzance, United Kingdom

    This year's AGM will held at the Lugger Hotel, Penzance Promenade at 2pm.

  • Wed 8

    Martin Brockman: Torrey Canyon

    08/03/2017 @ 14:00
    Morrab Library

    Part of our free winter lecture series. Open to all.    

    Free
  • April 2017

  • Fri 14

    Closed for Easter

    14/04/2017
  • Sat 15

    Closed for Easter

    15/04/2017
  • May 2017

  • Sat 13

    Book & Plant Sale

    13/05/2017 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • June 2017

  • Sat 17

    Summer Fete

    17/06/2017 @ 10:30 - 14:30
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • July 2017

  • Wed 5

    Penzance Lit Fest, 5-8 July 2017

    05/07/2017 - 08/07/2017
    Morrab Library

    Check out the Penzance Lit Fest website for festival events hosted at the Library. Advance tickets can be bought online, by phone (01726 879500) or in person, with ticketing facilities provided by Cornish Riviera Box Office. Please see the Penzance Literary Festival website for full details and further information.

  • Sat 15

    BOOK LAUNCH: Steph Haxton ‘To Untie a Sealed Knot’

    15/07/2017 @ 11:00 - 13:00
    Morrab Library
    FREE
  • August 2017

  • Wed 2

    SOLD OUT! Tunde Jegede: Testimony – 21 Concerts in 21 Cities

    02/08/2017 @ 14:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Morrab Library is delighted to welcome Tunde Jegede to Penzance as part of his Testimony tour on Wednesday 2nd August 2017: "Tunde Jegede is a 21st century renaissance man who bridges African and European musical traditions, and is on a whistle-stop world tour of 21 concerts […]

    £6 – £8
  • Sat 5

    Cornish Book & Cake sale

    05/08/2017 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • September 2017

  • Wed 13

    Tim Brown: Those Magnificent Ladies

    13/09/2017 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    An illustrated talk on early female aviators.

    Free
  • Sat 23

    Grand Book Fair

    23/09/2017 @ 10:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • October 2017

  • Wed 11

    Jane Sand: Thomas Traherne & the Vision of Childhood

    11/10/2017 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • November 2017

  • Wed 8

    John Trigg: African carvings

    08/11/2017 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Artist John Trigg on African masks & figures.

    Free
  • Sat 11

    Christmas Fair

    11/11/2017 @ 10:30 - 15:00
    Morrab Library
    Free
  • December 2017

  • Thu 21

    Library closes at 4pm for Christmas holidays

    21/12/2017 @ 16:00
    Morrab Library

    Re-opening Wednesday 3rd January 2018. Happy holidays!

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Been experiencing some deja vu recently? After all Been experiencing some deja vu recently? After all, groundhog day was on the 2nd Feb - so here’s some fiction to read, time and time again…

Wolf Hall - Hilary Mantel

Les Enfants Terrible - Jean Cocteau

Daughter in Time - Josephine Tey

Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

@educationgovuk @go_all_in_2026 

#Library #fiction #reading #groundhogday #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
Spring sunshine is nature’s alarm clock, telling w Spring sunshine is nature’s alarm clock, telling wildlife to wake up after winter. You can see, hear, and smell the signs of newness as the season arrives with a rush of energy. The session will include garden weaving, vegetable sewing and flower collage.

Jak will be reading Sean Taylor & Alex Morss’ story ‘Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up’. This beautifully illustrated book offers an engaging introduction to spring, perfect for young nature enthusiasts.

Contact us at enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or telephone 01736 364474 to book a place. Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).

#Library #storytime #nature #childrenstory
With the season of love letters and best wishes (V With the season of love letters and best wishes (Valentine’s) upon us, our Photo Friday’s for February will be concentrating on post/letters!

A group of postwomen at Barnet with their bicycles. C1914

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: PEOP 8.062

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday #postalservice
Did you know, we offer free library tours every Fr Did you know, we offer free library tours every Friday at 2pm? 

Just drop in to the library to join this free guided tour where you’ll learn more about our collections and the history of our beautiful building. 

#Library #librarytour #explore #Cornwall
Looking for a gift for that special someone or bib Looking for a gift for that special someone or bibliophile in your life?

Look no further than our gift guide! Tote bags, books, membership and more!

Pop in and grab a few, or find out more here: https://morrablibrary.org.uk/gift-guide-2026/

#library #membership #present #gifts #Valentinesday
Claire Lucas will be holding fortnightly art class Claire Lucas will be holding fortnightly art classes at Morrab again this year. A local artist in her own right, she has over 30 years' experience of teaching art in the community, & specialises in offering a relaxed and inspiring environment in which to explore your artistic ideas; helping you to find media, subject matter and style that suits you. 

So why not take some nourishing, creative time for yourself this year? More information can be found on Claire's website: www.clairelucasart.com or give her a call. 

Booking either via the website contact form or on 07532174802 is essential. Maximum group size is 8, and preference is given to those booking up for a 'term'. 

#Library #art #explore #Cornwall
Membership is just £40 for Individuals, £50 for Ho Membership is just £40 for Individuals, £50 for Households or £20 for students. 

You can sign up online at https://morrablibrary.org.uk/join-the-morrab-library/ or drop into the Library and speak to a member of staff.

#Library #membership #books #supportyourlibrary
It’s National Storytelling Week! Here we have a It’s National Storytelling Week! 

Here we have a Punch and Judy Show on Sennen Beach in 1980. Mum waits with sandwiches while the fascinated youngsters are enchanted by Dan Bishop's show, a classic that entertained generations.

#NationalStorytellingWeek #ExploreYourArchive #Sennen #PunchandJudy #PuppetShow #SummerHolidays #Storytelling
The final Photo Friday highlight from our Photo Ar The final Photo Friday highlight from our Photo Archive’s ‘Working Lives’ booklet shows workers at the 70 fathom level of the copper workings of the mine owned by East Pool & Agar Ltd. 

You can learn more about the publication here: https://shorturl.at/Q9qsT or purchase a copy to see the rest of the amazing collection, curated by our photo archive volunteers.

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: MIN 8.003

#Library #mining #EastPoolMine #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday
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