Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Art exhibition launch for Pier Paolo Vittone

Launching ‘POP BANG SNIP’, in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists

Thursday 9 April, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

 

Join us in celebrating Pier’s exhibition launch in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists. Light refreshments will be provided with the chance to chat to the artist about his technique and style.

As well as viewing the pop-art style works, a feature of this evening event is to showcase some work that doesn’t fit on the gallery walls. Pier will be bringing his illustrative line drawings in architectural style showing how versatile he is.

For more information about the exhibition or to RSVP to the launch, please contact Pier directly. Email: pier42art@gmail.com

 

The Golden Feather Hunt returns!

Get ready, book explorers! From March to 8 May 2026, the Golden Feather Hunt is swooping back into libraries across WA, and it’s going to be bigger, better and more feather-tastic than ever!

What is the Golden Feather Hunt?

It is a magical treasure hunt where YOU get to be the hero! All you have to do is visit your local library, check out a book, and start flipping through the pages. Hidden inside, you might just find a special feather-shaped bookmark. But these aren’t just any feathers. They are your ticket to amazing prizes!

What Feathers Will You Discover?

Plain Feather: Decorate it, post a photo tagging @scribblersfest, and enter the weekly draw to win a book!

Emerald Feather: Find one in your library and win an instant book prize!

Silver Feather: Only 20 libraries have these! Win a signed book.

Golden Feather: The rarest of all! Win a Scribblers book pack and an e-reader.

The competition is for Western Australian children and young people aged up to 18 years.

Entries close 8 May 2026

Visit www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-feather to enter and more information and visit your local public library to join the hunt!

 

 

 

April school holiday activities at the Shire Libraries

Robots fun and games

Come to the Margaret River Library to learn and play with the Sphero and Roo-ver robots. This workshop will be great for any kids that love STEM, coding, and are interested in robotics.
This workshop is for children over 7 years and bookings are essential as places are limited

Thursday 9 April | 10.30 – 11.30am Margaret River Library

Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries -Eventbrite

Lego Club

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: Monday 13 April | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Tuesday 14 April | 10.30 – 11.30am at Augusta Library *** Augusta Library session also includes free crafts

Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries -Eventbrite

The Golden Feather Hunt is back!

Bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections to search for special FORM Scribblers feather-shaped bookmarks. Find a shiny Gold, Silver, or limited-edition Emerald Feather to WIN exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a spot prize. Stop in for more details and follow @scribblersfest to watch the feathered fun unfold over WA.

Bookings are required via eventbrite.com.au/shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries for all activities except The Golden Feather Hunt.

Please note all activities are free and children need to be accompanied by an adult while in the library.

Book Chat Club for teens is back!

Our Book Chat Club for Teens meets on the last Monday of each month at the Margaret River Library (except during school holidays). It’s a relaxed, friendly space for ages 12–17 to chat about what they’re reading, discover new books, and take on fun monthly challenges — no set book required.

Each session includes:
✔ Chats and book reviews
✔ A fun reading‑related activity
✔ Free afternoon tea 🍪
Next session is Monday 30 March, meeting at 4pm for a 4.15pm start (finishing at 5pm) at the Margaret River Library, and it’s free

Everyone reads something different, everyone’s welcome – it’s all about enjoying stories in your own way.

Further Book Chat Club dates for 2026 are:

  • 25 May • 29 June  • 27 July  • 31 August  • 26 October • 30 November

No bookings needed – just come along!

 

POP BANG SNIP: an exhibition by Pier Paolo Vittone

Exhibition launch at the Margaret River Library Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists

Thursday 9 April, 5.30pm – 6.30pm with light refreshments provided

Pier is an eclectic artist with a background in film and languages. He is driven by curiosity and a stubborn hope that art can make the world a little bit better.
His practice is all about exploration – new techniques, supports, styles and subjects – with painting as his main playground. Working in acrylics, his work is built from bold black lines, solid, punchy colours, and the occasional speech bubble or onomatopoeia.
His work draws inspiration from Pop Art icons like Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Roy Lichtenstein, but also from the cartoons, anime, video games and comic books I grew up with in the 90s.
POP BANG SNIP is a nod to Pop Art, comic-book language, and the joyful collision of influences that fuel his work.

Join Pier in celebrating the launch of Pop Bang Snip. Please RSVP if you can make it. Email: pier42art@gmail.com

Pier also creates illustrative line drawings in architectural style showcasing iconic buildings and some of these will be available at the launch.

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Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au