Much of the world’s philosophy has historically been ignored by the West. Yet, if philosophy is the love of wisdom, there is no doubt that the philosophy of other cultures can enrich us further still. Join Darren Harper for this half-day course will explore the two main schools of Chinese philosophy, Confucianism and Taoism, and then […]
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FULLY BOOKED - this event is fully booked Jodie Hollander's workshop will focus on the significance of place in poetry. Place may be defined as a geographical location, an internal state, or perhaps a poetic meeting of the two. Using the library's unique and extraordinary surroundings as an inspiration, this workshop will lead students through a […]
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Poet Jodie Hollander will follow her workshop in the library with a reading and Q&A in the afternoon. Set in a technicolour world of dreams, ghosts, classical music, and Key West storms, Jodie Hollander's compelling second collection - 'Nocturne' charts the emotional journey of the daughter of a professional classical pianist. These bold and arresting […]
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Get to grips with brush lettering – learn the basic strokes, get tips and tricks, and try products before you buy. Emma will also be hosting monthly lettering workshops for those who have already attended an intro session. These will feature a range of seasonal projects. Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, […]
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In this introduction to creative journaling class, discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing! 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 […]
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The library's Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 15th May from 11.00am at the Lugger Inn, Marine Terrace, Penzance TR18 4DL, with refreshments served from 10.30 beforehand. A reminder that you need to be a current, paid up member of the library to be eligible to vote, and voting is limited to one vote […] |
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De-clutter your mind and get organised with this monthly session. Bring your own notebook and pen and discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing. Reflect on the last month and set goals and build healthy habits for the coming weeks with a brew and biscuit. Emma Farley is a local feminist […]
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One for people who have already had an introduction to brush lettering. Monthly workshops will focus on skill development and seasonal projects. 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 […]
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For natural scientists working in Cornwall, Borlase is where it all started. His descriptions and observations are hugely valuable and his interpretations are well ahead of their time. James’ talk will focus on his observations on the geology at Porth Nanven (Cot Valley). He will explain why Borlase was years ahead of the movers and […]
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Drop in to the Reading Room on 25th May to see a display of some of the fascinating treasures from the library's archive collection. You'll find a selection of items, including original manuscripts, artwork, diaries, scientific specimens and much more. These collections have been donated and collected over the last 200 years and this is an opportunity […] |
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Morrab Library is full of treasures - the seeds for a fascinating story! In this workshop for 8-14 year olds, children's author Bridget Crowley will lead you around the library and use the little details found along the way as the starting point for a morning of creative writing: Who is the painting of the […]
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