The Morrab Library

Free tour of The Morrab Library
2025-01-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-29 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-22 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | 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 the collections within.
The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you.
For accessibility information, please click here.
We also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library.

Prepping your journal for the new year with Emma Farley
2024-12-20 13:30 - 15:30
Prepare your journal for the new year with templates and trackers to help you work towards your new goals.
Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
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Reflective journaling, goal setting and vision board making with Emma Farley
2024-12-20 10:30 - 12:30
Reflect on 2024 and set goals for 2025 with the support of collage and vision boards. All equipment plus refreshments provided
£10. Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
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Library Talks | Book Launch: Cornwall in Short
2024-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
Our final talk of 2024, will be the book launch of ‘Cornwall in Short’. This will take place in the Reading Room of The Morrab Library at 2pm on Saturday 14th December.
Join editors Peter McAllister and Kate Horsley, along with a number of contributing writers at this, the launch of ‘Cornwall in Short’.
Authors such as Tim Hannigan, Emma Timpany, Rob Magnuson Smith, Adrian Markle and Clare Howdle feature in this collection of Cornish writing. Hear some of them read their work at this event before taking part in a short Q&A.
Tickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Thursday 5th December. Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk.

The Joy of Drawing with local artist Claire Lucas
2024-12-12 10:45 - 12:15, 2024-11-28 10:15 - 12:45, 2024-11-14 10:15 - 12:45
Local artist Claire Lucas is returning to Morrab Library in September to run an 8 session term of art classes. The Joy of Drawing will run fortnightly, starting Sept 5th, 10.15am-12.45pm, £175 for the term. Using slideshows, demonstrations and a wide range of drawing activities, Claire will help you to develop your drawing skills, find subject matter that inspires you and media that suits your style and temperament. You will learn how to use line, tone, and composition to create drawings that you are proud of and thoroughly enjoy creating. All levels of experience are welcome, including absolute beginners. Maximum class size of 8. Booking is essential. Call Claire on 07532174802, or contact via her website, www.clairelucasart.com “ Claire is a gifted teacher whose broad knowledge of art media and techniques is taught with kindness & encouragement. Her classes are relaxed but dynamic and she helps you find what works for you with such positivity and enthusiasm! “ CB ‘24 “My confidence and ability (and mental health) have improved significantly due to Claire’s gentle, positive approach” CW ‘24

POSTPONED Revealing The Morrab Library: Poetry and Porcelain with artists in Residence Rebecca Harvey & Lucy Sparrow
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:00
CANCELLED. Please note that this talk has been postponed to Wednesday 29th January 2025, 2pm. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk if you would like to come along to this revised date.
Our penultimate talk of the year in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be from our Artists in Residence, Lucy Sparrow and Rebecca Harvey. This will take place on Wednesday 11th December at 2pm.
The Morrab Library is more than books. Whilst it isan archive of treasures revealing the past, it also embraces the contemporary and speaks to the future.
Poet Lucy Sparrow and ceramicist Rebecca Harvey spent time exploring and responding to the wonders of this special place over the course of a year.
You’re warmly invited to an illustrated talk and conversation discussing their time spent as Artists in Residence, as well as a reading of Lucy’s poems.
Tickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 2nd December.
Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk.

Embroider a bee and learn about and help our wild bees
2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
Vicks Harrison started the Embroidered Bees Project in 2019 to raise awareness of the loss of biodiversity. The project will create a huge art quilt to help people develop their embroidery skills and learn more about the nearly 300 kinds of bees we have in this country and. It is a long term project and it is hoped that the final artwork will be exhibited to raise donations for wildlife projects. This workshop will be an opportunity to produce embroidered bees to be added to the project. Complete beginners are very welcome. More detail about the project is contained in two videos 1) is a lovely introduction https://vimeo.com/724988781/f27d4ca421 2) is a how to video https://vimeo.com/766141264/365f9de6db Please bring a small hoop and a needle, and any embroidery threads and/or cream or white fabric that you have. Old linen napkins and tablecloths are great. This is an unfunded project but Vicks does have a few materials. If you have any embroidery thread, a needle and scissors that would be very helpful – otherwise just book and turn up Please pay what you can – we suggest £3 to £5. Places are limited and booking is essential so please email Vickyvicks@btinternet.com or text 07834287562 to book a place.

Christmas decoration making with Emma Farley
2024-12-06 13:30 - 15:30
We will be decorating ceramic baubles and wooden slices with paint pens. All equipment plus refreshments provided.
£15. This session is sponsored by STAEDTLER.
Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Find out more: www.instagram.com/acornishgeekletters

Drop-in festive decoration making with Rebecca Harvey
2024-12-06 13:00 - 15:00
Pop in to The Morrab Library on Friday 6th December for a festive decoration making workshop with artist Rebecca Harvey.
Rebecca is one half of our current Artists in Residence duo and has recently installed a beautiful floral display over one of the windows in our Reading Room to celebrate the festive season. Nestled within the display you may have spotted some lovely ceramic Christmas ornaments, made by Rebecca, and this workshop will be a chance to adorn your own tree decoration.
The workshop will take place in the Art Room, between 1pm-3pm, and is drop-in. Members and non-members alike of all ages are welcome.
Suggested donation £5, includes materials.

Festive lettering. Christmas cards, tags, and wrap with Emma Farley
2024-12-06 10:30 - 12:30
We will be hand lettering Christmas cards, tags, and wrap. All attendees will receive a selection of metallic pens.
£15. This session is sponsored by STAEDTLER.
Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Find out more: www.instagram.com/acornishgeekletters

Musings at The Morrab - Merry, Mad & Maudlin
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:00
Not sure how you feel about Christmas? From Causley to Crowley, Fanthorpe to Fairs, via Dickens and Dylan (ah, but which one?) and other improbable combinations, writers have had their differences too. Join Bridget Crowley and Nigel Fairs for a pillow-case full of festive readings to celebrate – or to perhaps take a closer look at – Christmas!
If you like your little stocking-fillers tasty, sweet-smelling and cuddly or curious and challenging – or you’re with Scrooge and prefer just a bag of humbugs, you’ll find something to entertain you and look back on when the real event is getting too much. We’re getting in early before you’ve given up on the whole thing and wish you A Happy Christmas!
Bridget Crowley is one of our amazing team of volunteers. She has had a long career in the arts – dancing, teaching, running a leading theatre school, audio-description and writing children’s books.
Nigel Fairs is an actor and writer who has worked in film, tv, radio & on stage, including the National Theatre, the West End and off Broadway.
Tickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 25th November. Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk

Embroider a bee and learn and help our wild bees
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00

Creative Journaling with Emma Farley
2024-11-22 13:30 - 15:30
This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, and tricks, ensuring attendees get what they need from the session rather than following a strict plan.
Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. £10 – Optional £5 starter pack for newbies featuring a notebook, pen, and roll of washi tape.
Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Find out more: www.instagram.com/acornishgeekletters

Creative Journaling
2024-11-22 13:30 - 15:30
1:30-3:30pm. £10/person. Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. Optional £5 starter pack for newbies featuring a notebook, pen, and roll of washi tape

This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, and tricks, ensuring attendees get what they need from the session rather than following a strict plan.

Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.

Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Find out more: www.instagram.com/acornishgeekletters

Festive decoupage with Emma Farley
2024-11-22 10:30 - 12:30
We will be decoupaging festive maches. All equipment plus refreshments provided.
£10 sponsored. This session is sponsored by Decopatch.
Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Creative Journaling
2024-11-22 10:30 - 12:30
10:30-12:30pm. £10/person. Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. Optional £5 starter pack for newbies featuring a notebook, pen, and roll of washi tape

This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, and tricks, ensuring attendees get what they need from the session rather than following a strict plan.

Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.

Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Find out more: www.instagram.com/acornishgeekletters

The Morrab Library Christmas Fair
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday 16th November, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Our Christmas Craft Fair will feature lots of stalls from West Cornwall’s local makers – a perfect opportunity to start Christmas shopping and support your library at the same time.
There will be second hand books and historic photographs for sale, and our wonderful refreshments room with delicious home-made treats.Try your luck with our raffle which will feature some wonderful prizes.
Some stalls will only be able to accept cash so please bring some along with you. Members and non members alike are all welcome – please spread the word!
Poster illustration by Harriet-Jade Harrow @harrietjadeharrow

Embroider a Bee and learn about and help wild bees
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00

Intro to modern calligraphy with Emma Farley
2024-11-08 13:30 - 15:30
Learn the basic strokes of brush lettering and how these come together to form letters and words. The session will feature lowercase brush script plus a brief introduction to other ways you can use brush pens.
Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com.
Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. She’s also a Mental Health First Aider and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Find out more: www.instagram.com/acornishgeekletters
