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  • August 2024

  • Wed 14

    Super Storytime with James and Jasper the Dragon

    14/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 12:00
    Morrab Library

    The first of our school summer holiday events will be a Super Storytime with Library Assistant and Storyteller, James and Jasper the Dragon! Do you know some silly rhymes? Book […]

  • Tue 20

    Creative prompts for crafting with James Parnham-Kenny

    20/08/2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    You will know James Parnham-Kenny as one of our Library Assistants, but when he's not at The Morrab Library he is a storyteller, podcaster and "general creative odd job handyman" […]

    £10
  • Wed 21

    Vanessa Bell: British Post Impressionist Artist, her life and art

    21/08/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next Library talk will be from Sarah Latham Phillips MA who will be talking about the life and art of Vanessa Bell (1879 – 1961), British Post Impressionist Artist. This will take place in […]

  • Thu 22

    Creative Writing Workshop for 12-16 year olds | Ghost Story Writing with Bridget Crowley

    22/08/2024 @ 10:00 - 12:30
    Morrab Library

    The Morrab Library doesn’t have a ghost, but what if it did? In this creative writing workshop, we will use the wonderful old house, The Morrab Library, and some of […]

  • Wed 28

    Bee Day at The Morrab Library

    28/08/2024 @ 10:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    On Wednesday 28th August, we will be celebrating all things bees with the West Penwith Embroidered Bees Project and a talk from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The West Penwith Embroidered […]

  • Wed 28

    Library Talks | Bumblebees in Cornwall

    28/08/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our second talk this month will be from Pip Cook, Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s SW Project Officer, for an introduction to the bumblebees we can find in Cornwall. The talk will […]

  • September 2024

  • Fri 6

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    06/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    All are welcome to join a free to guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library […]

  • Fri 13

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    13/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    All are welcome to join a free to guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library […]

  • Sat 14

    Seaweed Pressing at The Morrab Library

    14/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 13:30
    Morrab Library

    Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing - a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds. This pressing workshop is particularly special as we are hosting […]

    £40
  • Sat 14

    SOLD OUT Study Morning | The Bayeux Tapestry and the Making of Medieval England

    14/09/2024 @ 10:15 - 13:15
    Morrab Library

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOW SOLD OUT. PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST (ENQUIRIES@MORRABLIBRARY.ORG.UK) Join Mark Cottle for a Study Morning […]

    £15
  • Tue 17

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    17/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Wed 18

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    18/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Wed 18

    Library Talks | The Seaweed Institute Book Launch

    18/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:00
    Morrab Library

    Our next Library Talk will be an introduction to The Seaweed Institute’s first book Gomonna, in collaboration with the independent publisher Ancient Magic. This talk will take place in the Reading Room on Wednesday 18th September at 2pm. […]

  • Thu 19

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    19/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Thu 19

    The Joy of Drawing with local artist Claire Lucas

    19/09/2024 @ 10:15 - 12:45
    Morrab Library

    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
  • Fri 20

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    20/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Fri 20

    Free tour of The Morrab Library

    20/09/2024 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    Morrab Library

    All are welcome to join a free to guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library […]

  • Sat 21

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    21/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Tue 24

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    24/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

  • Wed 25

    My Family and Other Animals – Artist Residency with Nadia Peters & Philip Riley

    25/09/2024 @ 10:00 - 16:00
    Morrab Library

    September will see us welcome artists Philip Riley and Nadia Peters to the library, where they will explore the library’s relationship with nature, taking inspiration from our historic book collection. […]

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Evie Bond returns for a morning discussing the Fem Evie Bond returns for a morning discussing the Female Saints of Cornwall on 18th July. Find more information and book directly with Evie using the link in our bio.

#Librarytalk #femalesaints #CornishHistory
The Library will be closed this Saturday 27th June The Library will be closed this Saturday 27th June for Mazey Day - we look forward to seeing many of you out and about over the weekend.

Here we have an image from the Quay Fair at the Old Harbour in Penzance from1910.

Photo Archive Identifier: STRT 8.007

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #golowan #Cornwall #funfair #celebration #MazeyDay #LovePenzance
Oh how we wish the Summer solstice sun would last Oh how we wish the Summer solstice sun would last forever! 

Here we have a scene of the sun setting over the calm sea at Nanjizal. We hope you get to enjoy a view like this soon.

Photo Archive Identifier: SCAPE 6.002

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Nanjizal #Cornwall #sunset #Summersolstice
Join us on the 25th June to enjoy a glimpse of jus Join us on the 25th June to enjoy a glimpse of just some of the Library’s array of rare, historic and important books in its collections. Included will be titles by William Borlase, Daniel Defoe, #Aristotle, #Cervantes, and #Shakespeare, as well as a facsimile of the Cornish section of the #Domesday Book, and important and rare Cornish volumes.

More info on our link in bio.

#RareBooks
It may be a bit blah outside but there is nothing It may be a bit blah outside but there is nothing but sunshine inside as our Summer Fair kicks off today from 10.00 till 2.00pm. 

These are just some of the beautiful wares on sale today.

Join us for craft stalls, plants, books, historic photos, cake, and friendly company!

#CraftFair #PlantSale #HistoricBooks #SummerFair #LovePenzance
This week's holiday-themed Photo Friday sees us gr This week's holiday-themed Photo Friday sees us grabbing our towels and suncream and joining holiday makers on Praa Sands. Wishful thinking weather-wise at the moment we know !

Photo Archive Reference: SCAPE 8.038

#exploreyourarchive #photoarchive ##Cornwall #beach #holidays #PraaSands #Summer #PhotoFriday #seaside
‘This isn’t your typical book club, there’s no pre ‘This isn’t your typical book club, there’s no pressure. You don’t have to read anything, you don’t have to come every time, and you definitely don’t have to speak if you don’t want to.

If you enjoy books but hate the pressure of a traditional book club, this is for you. And if you’re someone who can’t stop talking about a book you’ve just read… it’s definitely for you too.’

So says the convenor of our Relaxed Book Group, Jo Buckingham.

The group next meets Tuesday 30th June from 2pm-3pm. You can find out more details on our website (link in bio), or talk to library staff.
 
#librarybookclub #relaxedbookclub #bookclub #libraryevents #libraryactivities #Reading
A reminder that we have our Summer Fair this Satur A reminder that we have our Summer Fair this Saturday 20th June from 10am until 2pm. 

There will be stalls throughout the Library featuring local makers showcasing their crafts, as well as plants, second-hand books and historic photos for sale, alongside our raffle. The much-loved refreshments room will return with delicious homemade cakes.

Some of the stalls will be cash only, so please bring some change along with you to help support your library.

Members and non-members alike are all welcome, so please bring friends and family along too.

We hope to see you there! 

#library #craftfair #supportlocal #SummerFair #cake #plantsale #booksforsale
A happy Bloomsday to all - a commemoration and cel A happy Bloomsday to all - a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of Joyce's 1922 novel, Ulysses.

Alongside the collections we have in the library, our celebrations are even more special this year as our Ulysses group join us today - they meet monthly to work through Joyce’s epic tome, chapter by chapter!

#Ulysses #Bloomsday #JamesJoyce #LoveLibraries #ReadingGroup
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