Join the school holiday fun at Augusta and Margaret River Libraries!

Books-to-go workshop in the Book Cubby at Augusta Library

This January the Book Cubby will be hosted by Augusta Library! The Book Cubby is a mini maker space for creating your own book. Visit the Augusta Library to either create a book to take home and keep, or make one to stay in the Book Cubby and be read by others.
Come to the the workshop to get all the skills to make a special “hot dog” book or visit anytime in January during Augusta Library’s opening hours to design your own, in the cubby.
Best suited to anyone school aged, over 5 years old.
Workshop: Tuesday 6 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library 

Book here for workshop: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Lego Club

Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to try new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years.
Session One: Wednesday 7 January | 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Monday 12 January | 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library

Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Robots fun and games session

Come to your local Library to learn and play with the Sphero and Roo-ver robots. This workshop will be great for any kids who love STEM, coding, and playing games!
This workshop is for children over 7 years and bookings are essential as places are limited.
Session One: Wednesday 14 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Wednesday 14 January | 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Augusta Library

Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Intergenerational book upcycling art workshop

Mixed media artist Victoria Robertson hosts two intergenerational workshop sessions at the Margaret River Library. Create a beautiful artwork from pre-loved books, choosing from a  range of ready-to-make kits with various themes. No previous experience needed and all materials provided.
This workshop is for anybody aged between 12 and 100 years old. Bookings essential. Space can be made for support carers, just let us know.
Please only book one session per participant to enable everyone to attend a workshop.
Session One: Tuesday 20 January | 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Thursday 22 January | 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library

Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Storybook reading with local author Di Gee

“You are the One” children’s book reading and song with local artist and author Di Gee, followed by a fun music session with bubbles and rainbow streamers. Colour in heart, harmony and peace symbols and place your wishes for a better world on the harmony heart tree.
Best suited for ages 4 years and over but all welcome.
One Session Only: Wednesday 21 January | 10.30am -11.30am at Margaret River Library

Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Summer Reading Quest

Summer Reading Quest is back this summer! Read books, conquer challenges and go in the draw to win monstrous prizes!
For more information visit your local library to pick up all your activities or go to www.summerreadingquest.net

All activities at the library are free, however bookings are essential. Visit www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries to secure your place!

All children must be accompanied by an adult at library events.

Come to your local public library to collect your Summer Reading Quest activities and win prizes for reading!

Register at summerreadingquest.net for updates and important reminders or head to the Shire libraries for more details.

Get reading this summer!

Unfortunately we need to cancel Baby Rhyme Time today.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience …

Feel free to visit anyway and enjoy the library space, borrow some brilliant books and resources with your little one.

We hope to see you soon!

School is starting again which means our regular children’s programs resume at your shire libraries.

Baby Rhyme Time commences Monday 13th October with all other activities beginning the next week.

Baby Rhyme Time: Every Monday 2.00pm at Margaret River Library starting 13 October
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 starting 21 October
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.

Themes planned for term four include Transport, the beach, gardening, an Intergenerational Storytime for Seniors Week, and Christmas.

Toddler Tales: Thursday 13 November 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 20 October from 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.

All regular children’s programs are run during school term and not on public holidays.

We hope to see you at the library soon!

Our Storytime session planned for tomorrow Tuesday 23rd September has been cancelled and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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.

Lego Club

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

Supersonic Science workshop

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.

Snake safety and reptile myth busting with Discover Deadly

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.

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:

• Date: Tuesday 9 September
• Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
• Location: Margaret River Library
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries-36526517263

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.

You are invited to celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week with a lively and imaginative Book Week Costume Parade.

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!