Pay a visit to Morrab Library to immerse yourself in the splendid collection of newspapers, books and other resources. It's a wellspring of ideas and information.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when in Penzance. Morrab Library is a great place to start here, but there are plenty of other fine attractions to discover. St. Michael's Mount, Lamorna Cove, and Mousehole Beach are close to the collection of books and will top off your day nicely.