On Tuesday 28th May, Jan will be running a "Super Rhyme Story Time" for children aged 4-8. She will be reading Lynley Dodd’s classic children’s picture book, ‘Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy’. This story time will explore rhyme through storytelling, Jan will then help the children to write rhymes of their own and there will be […]

Songwriting poet and children’s author Sally Crabtree has been delighting audiences at festivals around the world with her colourful and quirky performances of ‘The Poetree’ – a magical copper tree in whose branches are the most strange and wonderful fruits imaginable. Pick something off the tree and listen to the song, story or poem it […]

On Saturday 1st June, the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be the stage for a relaxed afternoon of poetry reading. This 'Poetry Open Mic' afternoon will be an opportunity for poets to perform their own poetry aloud to a friendly audience. All are welcome to read and share, from published poets to fledgling […]

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" with his creative company, Multivax. He will be running a couple of taster creative workshops taking place at the Library this June. Story prompts and […]

On Wednesday 5th June at 2pm an "uprising of women poets" will be performing poetry inspired by Cornwall and the sea in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library. The afternoon will  an invitation to "dip your toes into the big blue" and hear their rhythmic words" and, in Morag Smith's, words “Feel a drumbeat […]

Friday 7 June 10.30-12.30 £10/person. Bring your own notebook. All other equipment supplied. Additional starter pack available for newbies for £5 (dot grid notebook, washi, and pen, plus prompts and templates). 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 […]

Friday 7 June 1.30-3.30 £15/person. All equipment supplied. 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 […]

Mordros is Cornish for ‘sound of the sea’. It’s also a community poetry project facilitated by the Mor Poets which aims to foster the enjoyment and writing of poetry in people of all ages across Cornwall. In June, we will be coming to The Morrab Library for two sea-inspired poetry workshops. In these workshops, aimed […]

This is a project to create a huge art quilt. The project aims to raise awareness of the loss of biodiversity, explore the nearly 300 kinds of bees we have in this country and help people develop their embroidery skills. It is a long term project and it is hoped that the final artwork will […]

Come one, come all! The Morrab Library Summer Fair Saturday 22nd June, 10.00am - 2.00pm Our Summer Fair will once again bring you stalls by local makers selling all kinds of wonderful wares from art to textiles. As always, we'll have second hand books, historic photos and some plants for sale too. Our refreshments room […]

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" with his creative company, Multivax. He will be running a couple of taster creative workshops taking place at the Library this June. Creative Communities taster […]

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, […]

Friday 28 June 1.30-3.30 £10/person. Bring your own notebook. All other equipment supplied. Additional starter pack available for newbies for £5 (dot grid notebook, washi, and pen, plus prompts and templates). 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 […]