Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Toddler Tales at Augusta Library

Posted on 8 September 2026

Toddler Tales is hosted at Augusta Library on the second Thursday of each month during school term and is on again this Thursday 10 September at 10.30am.

Children and their caregivers are welcome to this special story time aimed at Toddlers which contains a story, songs, rhymes and craft.

Bookings are required, visit www.eventbrite.com.au/o/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries Please note new Libraries booking link. You can also phone 9780 5602 to reserve your place.

We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!

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We welcome Caitlyn Sully to the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists

Posted on 7 September 2026

Visions: an exhibition by Caitlyn Sully

In this exhibition, Cait presents art that attempts to capture visions that come into her mind. They often represent something quite meaningful – an experience, realisation or a special place. Some are a more philosophical look at life, and an attempt to try and visualise her understanding of the complex world we live in.

Most of her art is made with oil and acrylic paints. She has always been drawn to things that are colourful which translates into her painting style. She feels that contrast, line work and repeating organic patterns are what she leans towards, rather than something that is precise. She tries to keep rules, but each painting has been created in a different way from the previous effort.

Call into the Margaret River Library to view Cait’s work or view more works on her Instagram page @psychovisionss.

The exhibition continues until the end of October.

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Water Safety Storytime with special guests!

Posted on 4 September 2026

Join us at Margaret River on Tuesday 8 September at 10.30am for a Water Safety themed storytime with special guests from our local Recreation Centre Pool!

Swim teacher Nicole and Lifeguard Jasmin will teach us all how to keep safe in the water and that Kids Alive Do the Five.

All children aged 2 to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for this extra special storytime with lots of splishy splashy fun!

Bookings are not needed for storytime, just turn up for stories, songs, rhymes, games and a craft.

We hope to see you at the Library soon!

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Make comics with Aśka

Posted on 4 September 2026

Turn your ideas into comics at a free, hands-on workshop with award-winning cartoonist and graphic novelist Aśka at Margaret River Library.

Learn how to build stories with pictures, plan panels and grow a small idea into something bigger.

No drawing experience is needed — it’s about storytelling, not perfect artwork.

The workshop runs from 4pm to 5.30pm on Tuesday 22 September and is open to ages 10+.

Places are very limited and bookings open 7 September at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Supported by The Government of Western Australia through The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and The WA Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia.

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What stories will you uncover with Trove?

Posted on 1 September 2026

A family name in an old newspaper. A photograph of a familiar street. A map showing how your town has changed. Australia’s past is full of stories, and Trove can help you find them.

Trove is a free online research portal that brings together newspapers, photos, maps, books and other material from libraries, museums, galleries, archives and research collections across Australia. It is a valuable starting point for family history, local research, school projects or simply following your curiosity.

If you are new to Trove, or have tried it and are unsure how to narrow down the results – join our free, beginner-friendly workshop at Margaret River Library. You will learn simple ways to navigate the portal, choose useful search terms, refine your results and explore different collections.

Maddi O’Neil from the National Library of Australia will present remotely on the library’s big screen, with participants attending in person.

No previous experience is needed – just bring your questions and a sense of curiosity.

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Margaret River Library
How to book: Call 08 9780 5600 to RSVP. Bookings are essential and places are limited.

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Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Storybox Hub

Posted on 27 August 2026

Happy Children’s Book Week!

The display with the Children’s Book of the Year shortlisted and winning titles are up, and you can request them with your library card form the catalogue.

Even better, StoryBox Hub has all the titles from this years’ Book of the Year awards on your fingertips ready to watch, listen and read together.

To make this week even more exciting, StoryBox has free activities where you can Watch and read-along with the stories, answer the questions and enjoy a fun craft!

Come to the library to get your Book Week activity pack, from our friends at StoryBox Hub.