Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

What is Jazz? A music history talk by Serge Le Goueff

Posted on 12 May 2021

International jazz saxophonist and jazz educator Serge Le Goueff invites you to join him on his presentation “What is Jazz?” He brings to light the myths as well as the many truths that have contributed to shaping Jazz music over the past century. This lecture aims to bring clarity to how Jazz came to be. Through time, starting from the late 16th century all the way to today. It is an exploration of how different cultures (musically and geographically) have contributed to the making of the art form we know as Jazz today.

Thursday 20th May, 5.30 – 6.45pm
Seats are limited so please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue.

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Toddler Tales at Augusta Library Thursday 13th May at 10.30am

Posted on 7 May 2021

Join us for Toddler Tales this Thursday 13th May, 10.30am at Augusta Library.

Toddler Tales is aimed at children 18 to 36 months old and involves a story, rhymes, songs, craft and morning tea.

Bookings are required as spaces are limited, phone Rachael on 9780 5602 to reserve your child’s place

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Put your best foot forward with a perfect resume!

Posted on 29 April 2021

Would you like someone to look over your resume and give you some feedback?

This service is available for all our library members, free of charge, via Studiosity.

Have your library card handy and follow the steps below to get started.

Click here to go to Studiosity, then select Writing Feedback:

Follow the instructions and upload your resume for feedback. Tip: Remove personal details such as name and date of birth before uploading, then add them in later.

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Rabbit In the Moon : an exhibition of works by Jara Gillick-Lewis

Posted on 26 April 2021

From May 4th to June 30th the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists will display works by Jara Gillick-Lewis, in her exhibition Rabbit in the Moon.

Exhibition launch: Thursday May 6th, 6 – 7pm. Live music and light refreshments provided. All welcome!

Jara is a local visual artist working with a diverse range of mediums including illustration, ink, water colour and spray paint. Her illustrations of the natural world celebrate the inextricable complexity and simplicity inherent in nature. The splashes of colour and stains throughout her work represent the fluidity of nature itself and our perceptions. She has facilitated many large-scale street art projects with disengaged youth as part of various community-based initiatives over the last ten years. With a deep respect for art and its power to transform others she is always using it as a catalyst for positive change.

For sales and enquiries or to RSVP please contact the artist: jj.chicksworldtv@gmail.com or on Instagram Jarandfrankiemr

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What to read for the MRRWF 2021

Posted on 24 April 2021

With the Readers and Writers Festival just around the corner, you might want to take the opportunity and read some of the works from the visiting authors and presenters.

Click on the images below or browse the publications on our catalogue or CloudlLibrary .