News and events for our library community
Please feel free to come in and hang out, play with the puppets and pick some more books.
We hope to see you at Storytime again in term 4, starting Tuesday 14 October.
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.
Thursday 2 October 1.30 – 2.30pm at Margaret River Library
Ready to book? go to: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite
Hold on to your hats SCIENCE FANS… Supersonic Science are bringing their insanely popular hands on science workshops to town!
Get ready for an hour of jam packed Supersonic Science experiments including Supersonic Snow and Slime to take home, Bubbleology, Toroidal Vortex Cannons, Elephants Toothpaste demonstration, Cool chemistry, Burning bubbles and much more!
Wednesday 8 October 10.00 – 11.00am at Augusta Library
Wednesday 8 October 1.30 – 2.30pm at Margaret River Library
For children aged 5 years and over, this is an event not to be missed!
Tickets are limited and book out extremely fast, so please book your budding scientists hands on science workshop experience now to avoid disappointment.
Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite
A big thank you to LBW Trust and Friends of Libraries Australia for funding Supersonic Science.
The Discover Deadly team will be visiting the library to chat about how to stay safe around snakes and reptiles and give participants the chance to interact with reptiles that live at the centre.
This activity is for children aged over 5 years old.
Session One: Thursday 9 October 10.30am – 11.15am at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Thursday 9 October 11.30am – 12.15pm at Margaret River Library
Places are limited and book out fast so go to Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite to get a spot!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all library events however tickets are not required for caregivers.
All library school holiday activities are free although places book out fast so get in quick to reserve your child’s place.
These FREE and easily accessible workshops aim to show how Legal Aid WA can help young people. Session times for the workshops are:
Parents and caregivers 12pm
Older students (grades 9 and over) and young adults: 1.30pm
Younger students (grades 4-8): 3.30pm
RSVP to SWAN for the session that suits you. Email info@swanautism.org.au or Phone: 0499 819 038
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries, with thanks to CBCA WA, is excited to host a free illustration workshop with acclaimed author-illustrator Sean E Avery.
Sean is a primary school teacher, graphic designer and Neuro-inclusion specialist from Perth, WA.
He’s best known for his hilarious graphic novels such as Ducky the Spy and the bestselling picture book Frank’s Red Hat, which won the 2023 CBCA Shadow Judges Picture Book of the Year award.
Sean’s workshops are energetic, engaging and designed to inspire creativity and a love of reading. He’s a dynamic public speaker who connects effortlessly with young audiences.
Event details:
Best suited for kids aged 7 and over, this fun and engaging workshop will include live drawing tips and tricks, entertaining readings from Sean’s books and plenty of laughs and creative fun.
Places are limited, so be sure to book in quick!! Update: This workshop booked out extremely quickly. Please put your name on the wait list if you are interested and you will be notified if there are any cancelations.
Hosted by Margaret River Library with thanks to the WA Government – The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and CBCA WA.
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 is running a Story Hunt where you can Watch and read-along with the stories, answer the questions and solve the mystery message! Come to the library to get your Book Week activity pack, from our friends at StoryBox Hub.
Every year, all over Australia, we celebrate Children’s Book Week to highlight the many fantastic books for young people that are produced in this country.
Children’s Book of the Year is also announced during this week and our libraries have the winny and shortlisted books on display for you to request.
The 2025 theme, “Book an Adventure!”, encourages children to dive into the worlds of their favourite stories and characters. Whether it’s a brave explorer, a mischievous creature or a magical hero, we want to see them brought to life at the library.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Parade begins at 4pm)
Location: Margaret River Library
Children are invited to dress up as their favourite book character and join the parade. There will be prizes for best dressed in age categories, generously sponsored by the Margaret River Bookshop.
In addition to the parade, the library will host a range of Book Week-themed craft activities, including colouring in, badge making and a story hunt. Library staff will also be in costume, adding to the festive atmosphere.
A special guest will help choose the winning costumes.
Families are encouraged to keep it simple and fun. Reinvent an old Book Week costume, borrow one from a friend or get creative with what you have at home. It’s a great opportunity to share the Book Week spirit and enjoy a community celebration of reading.
Save your spot here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite Registering helps us plan for craft supplies and prizes.
Happy Children’s Book Week everyone!
The 2025 theme, “Book an Adventure!”, encourages children to dive into the worlds of their favourite stories and characters. Whether it’s a brave explorer, a mischievous creature or a magical hero, we want to see them brought to life at the library.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Parade begins at 4pm)
Location: Margaret River Library
Children are invited to dress up as their favourite book character and join the parade. There will be prizes for best dressed in age categories, generously sponsored by the Margaret River Bookshop.
In addition to the parade, the library will host a range of Book Week-themed craft activities, including colouring in, badge making and a story hunt.
A special guest will help choose the winning costumes.
Families are encouraged to keep it simple and fun. Reinvent an old Book Week costume, borrow one from a friend or get creative with what you have at home. It’s a great opportunity to share the Book Week spirit and enjoy a community celebration of reading.
Save your spot here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite
Registering helps us plan for craft supplies and prizes.
Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime, Toddler Tales and Book Stars Club and will be resuming again as term 3 commences, beginning Monday 21st July.
Baby Rhyme Time: Every Monday 2.00pm at Margaret River Library
For babies up to two years of age and their caregivers, Baby Rhyme Time is a fun place to learn new rhymes and songs to share with your little one.
Storytime: Every Tuesday at 10.15am for 10.30am start at Margaret River Library
For children aged two to five years old and their caregivers, Storytime encourages children to discover a love of books, stories, reading, rhymes and craft and promotes family literacy skills.
Other themes planned for term one include Library Week, Book Week, Art and Measurement.
Toddler Tales: Thursday 14th August at 10.30am at Augusta Library
Aimed at Toddlers, this session incorporates a story, rhymes, songs and craft at Augusta Library
To book a place for Toddler Tales go to https://amrlibraries-toddlertales-augusta.eventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5600
Book Stars Club: On the third Monday of each month starting Monday 21st July 4.00pm at Margaret River Library
A group for kids aged 8 to 11 years old who love books and reading. We chat about what we have read over the month, give recommendations and do a book related craft activity.
Book Chat Club: Is on pause for the time being. We will resume again in a few months with some fresh new ideas and faces!
All regular children’s programs are run during school term and not on public holidays.
We hope to see you at the library soon!
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.
Session One: Tuesday 8 July | 2.00 – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Thursday 10 July | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library ** Augusta Library session includes crafts
Session Three: Tuesday 15 July | 10.30 – 11.30am at Margaret River Library
Ready to book? go to: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite
Have fun using our Sphero and Roo-ver bots at the library with games and activities to try.
You will need to bring your own smart phone or tablet with the Sphero Play and Sphero Edu apps installed, if possible.
Best suited to ages 7 years and over. Book in now to get a place as there are limited places for this free activity!
Wednesday 9 July | 10.30 – 11.30am at Margaret River Library
Ready to book? go to: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite
Wednesday 21 May at 10.00am WA time is National Simultaneous Storytime where all around Australia thousands of children will be reading The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell.
All are welcome to join in the fun at Margaret River Library at 10.00am when we will read The Truck Cat, enjoy some songs, rhymes and craft.
If you cannot make it to the library and do not have the book, you can watch the video: The Truck Cat read by Jacek Koman – NSS 2025 brought to you by Storybox Hub.
More information on National Simutaneous Storytime can be found on the Australian Library and Information Association website: ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime – 2025 – ALIA
We hope you can join us to make the 25th National Simultaneous Storytime a huge success!
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au