Scheduled maintenance – online services unavailable Saturday night
There will be a brief interruption to our online services today (Saturday 17th June) between 4pm – 8pm, so that scheduled maintenance can take place.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Thanks again for your patience!
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A workshop in creative watercolour for picture book art and illustration
Saturday 24th June, 12:30 – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
A practical workshop by Gabriel Evans at the Margaret River Library
- Learn creative systems in watercolour and apply them to illustration
- Discuss the process for working with publishers, creating portfolios and interpreting text visually
- Develop the initial skills to express your creativity in the world of picture books
Cost is $15 and includes afternoon tea. (Materials list is supplied at payment) Bookings essential as space is limited ** For ages 17+
Gabriel is an artist and illustrator of over twenty books. He works with publishers including Walker Books, Scholastic and Penguin Random House. He works in traditional mediums from a small, messy studio and travels Australia giving workshops and talks on illustration. When he’s not painting he’s growing trees, exploring beaches and drinking tea. Visit his website for examples of his beautiful art and illustrations: https://gabrielevansartist.com/
Come along and be prepared to have a go!
Online safety – for all ages
Shire’s libraries are working towards accreditation as an eSmart Library Service.
As part of this initiative we are providing easy access to a wide range of resources to assist you to:
- Develop your online skills – including self-paced courses tailored for Senior citizens
- Improve your online awareness of scams, cyber-attacks and other online threats
- Improve online safety for your children and yourself
- Have a better understanding of online bullying and how to report it (for all ages)
- And heaps more, including issues around illegal behaviour, copyright issues and inappropriate content
Links to these resources can be found on your library website, in both the general and the youth Online Resources pages:
Click here to go to the E-resources for Parents and Children page
Click here to go to the general Online Resources page
Look for the eSmart logo 🙂
Scheduled maintenance – online services unavailable Sunday evening
There will be a brief interruption to our online services today (Sunday 11 June) between 4pm – 8pm, so that scheduled maintenance can take place.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Thanks for your patience!
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Toddler Tales at Augusta Library
Come to Augusta Library this Thursday 8th June for our special Toddler Tales session, which is aimed at children aged 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. Toddler Tales includes stories, songs, rhymes, craft and morning tea and is on the second Thursday of the month (excluding school holidays) at Augusta Library.
Please phone 9780 5602 for bookings as places are limited.
Author talk by Linda Bettenay
New titles now available on Beamafilm
Haven’t tried Beamafilm yet?
Have your library card handy and click here to visit our Entertainment page.
Follow the links to Beamafilm and enjoy streaming movies and documentaries free with your library membership!
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Baby Rhyme Time and Storytime cancelled
Learn a new language or practise your English online!
Did you know you can use your library membership to set up a free account with Transparent Language Online?
Prepare for an overseas holiday, further your education, or just surprise your friends and family with your new-found language skills!
There are over 100 languages to choose from, with easy-to-follow lessons and exercises.
You can access Transparent Language Online using your PC or mobile device.
You can learn as little or as much as you need.
Click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page where you can find out more about Transparent Language Online.
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