News and events for our library community
We’re back!
Margaret River library is now open.
Augusta library will re-open on Tuesday the 6th of January
We look forward to seeing you soon 🙂
Explore our eResources and make the most of your holiday:
Accessing these resources is easy. Just log in with your library membership and start exploring.
Discover all of our eResources here, or copy and paste the address into your browser. Â https://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/recreation-leisure/libraries/library-eresources
Enjoy the holidays with endless stories, learning, and entertainment—anytime, anywhere.
The libraries are closed for the Christmas break!
We wish our community a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and look forward to welcoming you back at
Margaret River Library at 10am on Friday 2nd January 🙂
Augusta Library at 10am on Tuesday 6th January 🙂
Our online resources don’t take a holiday and continue to be available 24/7. Click here to explore the range on offer.
There has been a great response to Sally’s art in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists, so she has let the sold work get picked up, and has hung some new work for you to see. Pop into the library to view the vibrant work in acrylic, they are sure to inspire. The exhibition will continue when the library opens in the New Year on 5th January 2026. Work on display is for sale through the artist.
The exhibition can be viewed during open hours and the Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome.
Augusta and Margaret River Libraries will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday the 24th of December.
Margaret River library will OPEN again at 10am on Friday the 2nd of January 2026.
Augusta library will open at 10am on Tuesday the 6th of January, 2026
Our online resources will be available for the duration of the break.
Visit amrlibraries.com to explore our range of e-books, downloadable audio-books, online courses and movie streaming services, 24/7.
This January the Book Cubby will be hosted by Augusta Library! The Book Cubby is a mini maker space for creating your own book. Visit the Augusta Library to either create a book to take home and keep, or make one to stay in the Book Cubby and be read by others.
Come to the the workshop to get all the skills to make a special “hot dog” book or visit anytime in January during Augusta Library’s opening hours to design your own, in the cubby.
Best suited to anyone school aged, over 5 years old.
Workshop: Tuesday 6 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta LibraryÂ
Book here for workshop: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to try new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years.
Session One: Wednesday 7 January | 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Monday 12 January | 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries
Come to your local Library to learn and play with the Sphero and Roo-ver robots. This workshop will be great for any kids who love STEM, coding, and playing games!
This workshop is for children over 7 years and bookings are essential as places are limited.
Session One: Wednesday 14 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Wednesday 14 January | 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Augusta Library
Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries
Mixed media artist Victoria Robertson hosts two intergenerational workshop sessions at the Margaret River Library. Create a beautiful artwork from pre-loved books, choosing from a range of ready-to-make kits with various themes. No previous experience needed and all materials provided.
This workshop is for anybody aged between 12 and 100 years old. Bookings essential. Space can be made for support carers, just let us know.
Please only book one session per participant to enable everyone to attend a workshop.
Session One: Tuesday 20 January | 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Thursday 22 January | 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries
“You are the One” children’s book reading and song with local artist and author Di Gee, followed by a fun music session with bubbles and rainbow streamers. Colour in heart, harmony and peace symbols and place your wishes for a better world on the harmony heart tree.
Best suited for ages 4 years and over but all welcome.
One Session Only: Wednesday 21 January | 10.30am -11.30am at Margaret River Library
Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries
Summer Reading Quest is back this summer! Read books, conquer challenges and go in the draw to win monstrous prizes!
For more information visit your local library to pick up all your activities or go to www.summerreadingquest.net
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au