Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

The Three Well Known Australians Exhibition at the Margaret River Library

Posted on 17 March 2023

The Margaret River Library welcomes the touring exhibition by Sydney artist, Martin Shaw. His painting titled ‘Three Well Known Australians’ is on display in the Library until Friday 21^st April.

Martin painted the ‘Three Well Known Australians’ in 1982 and created a guessing game that has engaged generations ever since. The painting has been touring the country since 1983.

Visitors to the library are encouraged to view the painting and add their opinion on who each character in the painting represents. These lists of opinions become yearbooks that travel with the exhibition and past books are also on display.

Martin has asked a wide variety of Australians to send in letters over the years, with their suggestions of who might be represented in the painting and 36 of these letters are on display to the public. Mark McGowan and Cathy Freeman are examples of two famous people who have written letters that are currently on display.

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eResources for Book Clubs

Posted on 15 March 2023

Book Club members rejoice!

Here are the four different eResources where you can read simultaneously with other members of your club. Click on the image to explore the collection available to book clubs.

“Book Club Shelf” Specially curated eBooks for book clubs with simultaneous borrowing

Feature:
“Libby Book Club” A special selected eBook and eAudio every month followed by an online event with the author.

“Read Now. Listen Now. Always Available!”

A selection of 13 titles in eBooks and eAudio format available for simultaneous borrowing for up to 90 days

“The hoopla Book CLub

The hoopla Book Club support clubs of any size to enjoy instant, simultaneous access to the selected eAudios or eBook.

To access these eResources visit our website on Adult eResources | Shire of Augusta Margaret River (amrshire.wa.gov.au) and have you library card handy.

If you would like to know more or to book an information session for your Book Club, contact Ana, our eServices Librarian on 9780 5608 or via email at abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The library is an accessible venue.

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Manage your photos workshop

Posted on 8 March 2023

Learn different ways to manage your photos in this upcoming workshop.

Find ways to store your photos and understand a bit more about cloud services to store and manage them.

Margaret River Library – Tuesday, March 21st from 1pm to 2:30pm

Augusta Library – Wednesday, March 22nd from 10am to 11:30am (Augusta Council Chambers)

Places are limited so you if you like to attend this workshop contact the library on 08 9780 5600 or email Ana at abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au to book your spot.

The library is an accessible venue with room for carers.

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CBCA WA Make your own story book competition

Posted on 4 March 2023

Each year the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA branch run the Make Your Own Story Book Competition which attracts entries from young people statewide.

The competition is open to all WA students from Pre-Primary to year 8 and individual and school based entries are accepted. Entries close Friday 9th June 2023.

Find out more information, hints and tips from the Children’s Book Council WA branch website at wa.cbca.org.au/make-your-own-story-book

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WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshow

Posted on 27 February 2023

Thursday 16th March, starts at 1.30pm at Margaret River Library

The information session is 1.30 – 2pm followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. It proves to be a handy alternative to completing forms and waiting several business days. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card). Afternoon tea will be provided.

The presentation covers information for new members:

Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
Eligibility
How to apply

For current members: