News and events for our library community
The hunt for @formwa’s @scribblersfest Golden Feather has begun! From now until 25 October 2024, bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections to search for special Scribblers feather-shaped bookmarks.
Find a shiny Gold, Silver, or limited-edition Fuchsia Feather to WIN exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a spot prize.
Stop in for more info. and follow @scribblersfest to watch the feathered fun unfold over WA.
Margaret River Library is hosting three information sessions presented by Leisa Prangnell. The first talk coincides with Dementia Awareness Week (16-22 September).
Leisa is a passionate aged care advocate, nurse, and educator. Her series of talks starts with learning about dementia, what it is, living with it and the resources available. The talks are aimed at the whole community. This event is free with light refreshments available.
19th September, 2 – 3pm: Dementia Awareness
10th October, 2 – 3pm: Advance Care Planning, Advance Health Directives and Palliative Care
17th October, 2 – 3pm: Stay on your feet. Program overview of resources and materials available, including simple exercise cards
The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 500
Holistic Therapies for Animals: Sharing Our Hearts and Nurturing Touch with Our Furry Friends
How we care for the animals in our lives is evolving. Pets are now an integral part of how we define the word ‘family. Holistic therapies, once considered only for humans are becoming increasingly popular with our companion animals. Together with veterinary care, these modalities offer a complete wellness program addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our pets.
Jackie Segers will be sharing her stories and insights into helping pets to better health. She will also give a face reflexology massage tutorial that you can offer your furry friends. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.
Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
The City of Armadale Libraries are excited to announce the forthcoming Armadale Writers Award.
This is an excellent opportunity for writers in the South West to enter a state wide writing competition that offers great prizes for their efforts.
The Armadale Writers’ Award is a creative writing competition which is open to adult writers living in Western Australia. The entries will be judged by a panel of authors and librarians, who will be looking at the originality of themes, plot development, story structure, and the overall quality of writing. Works must be original unpublished prose and have a 1000 – 3000 word count.
Entry for this competition is online, and access to the entry form will only be available from 1 to 30 September 2024. It is important that entrants read the Terms and Conditions to guarantee eligibility.
Prizes:
Important Dates:
Entries Open 1 September 2024, 12am (AWST)
Entries Close 30 September 2024, 11.59pm (AWST)
Finalists notified by 1 November 2024
Unsuccessful Entrants notified 4 November 2024
Winning Entries on website 2 December 2024
Full details about the competition is available on the Armadale Library website. Alternatively, contact Gareth Dixon at the Armadale Library. Ph: 9394 5105 or Email: gdixon@armadale.wa.gov.au
Join us at the Margaret River Library for Adult Learner’s Week to learn how to share our hearts and nurturing touch with our furry friends.
How we care for the animals in our lives is evolving. Pets are now an integral part of how we define the word ‘family’. Holistic therapies, once considered only for humans are becoming increasingly popular with our companion animals. Together with veterinary care, these modalities offer a complete wellness programme addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our pets.
Author Jackie Segers will be sharing her stories and insights into helping pets to better health. She will also give a face reflexology massage tutorial that you can offer your furry friends. Copies of her book titled ‘Reflexology for dogs and other natural therapies for your canine companion’, will be available to purchase. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.
The library is an easily accessible venue and this event is free.
Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
Every year, all over Australia, we celebrate Children’s Book Week to highlight the many fantastic books for youth that are produced in this country.
Children’s Book of the Year has also announced during this week and our libraries have the shortlisted and winning books on display for you to request.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries also celebrate Children’s Book Week by inviting an award winning author or illustrator to visit our libraries and speak to local school students.
This year, thanks to our sponsors The State Government of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries and the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA branch, author Kylie Howarth will be presenting at Margaret River and Augusta libraries on Wednesday 28th August to students from St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Margaret River Montessori School, Karridale Primary School, Augusta Primary School and Home School families.
Kylie has written and illustrated over 11 books for children of all ages and recently won the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards Writers Fellowship and was shortlisted for SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrators Award, CBCA Book of the Year Awards, WAYRBA and the YABBA awards.
If you would like more information on the Kylie Howarth author talks please contact Rachael on 9780 5602 for details and bookings.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au