Wednesday saw the first in our 2011/12 Winter Lecture Series here at the library.  Chris Wiblin gave a fascinating and very well illustrated lecture on John Vibert, the Penzance printer, bringing a car-boot full of framed prints both from his own collection and borrowed, and also showed some of the Vibert prints we have here in the archives at the library.  During the tea break, everyone enjoyed looking at Chris's collection of prints - and also the display Sheila (volunteer) had put together in the library reception room - as well as the Saffron cake that was on offer... Many thanks to Chris for his insightful lecture - also to Ros et al for tea-making and washing up duties.  

Next month's lecture will be on Wednesday 9th November at 2:15pm and is being given by John Rawles - 'Mathematics, Morality & Metaphor'.  The lectures are open to members and non-members so if you'd like to come along please do - admission by donation, (free tea + cake).

HIDDEN GARDENS DAY - Saturday 21st May

The first ever Hidden Gardens of Penzance was a brilliant success, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped out - opening their gardens, serving cream teas and dashing back and forth to the shops for supplies.  We'd also like to say thank you very much to the hoards of people who came and supported the event, we hope you enjoyed yourselves.  

The event raised massive £1,130 for the library, which was far more than we expected and very welcome, thank you!