Booked out!!! One session only: Wednesday 15 January | 2.00 – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library

Traditional custodians Vivienne Brockman – Webb and Mitchella Hutchins and Land Artist Elaine Clocherty invite you to be part of a Land Artwork creation outside the library.

Inspired by this moorditj land that we all live on and share, participants will collaborate to create the artwork using natural materials and also learn about the cultural importance of our local environment.

This event is booked out with a full wait list. We hope to see you next time at one of our school holiday activities. 

All school holidays at the Shire libraries are free however children must be accompanied by an adult for each session, however adults do not need a ticket.

The Shire Libraries are open again so come visit for free school holiday activities! Some activities are completely booked out with a wait list, however we have a few sessions that still have places available. Get in quick to reserve your child’s place!

Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult at all library events. 

Go to Eventbrite to book your child’s place as spaces are limited: Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Storytime with author Renae Hayward

Join children’s book author Renae Hayward for a special storytime with a lively book reading, interactive sing-along and craft activity.

Renae has written 3 children’s books including Say Hooray and Say Hello, which are perfect for younger children, babies and toddlers.

This session is best suited for kids under 5 years old and their caregivers, so come along and say hello to be part of the storytime fun.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

One session only: Tuesday 7 January |10.00am -10.45am at Margaret River Library

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 via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Session One: Thursday 9 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library

Session Two: Thursday 16 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Augusta Library

*Augusta session also includes craft for all ages

Session Three: Tuesday 28 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library

Summer Reading Quest

Have you started the Summer Reading Quest yet? Augusta and Margaret River Libraries have everything you need to complete the quest to win prizes in this statewide reading program.

Visit www.summereadingquest.net for extra activities and registration and come to your local public library to join in the fun!

Come to your local library this summer school holidays for free activities!

Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult at all library events.  Go to eventbrite to book your child’s place as spaces are limited: Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Storytime with author Renae Hayward

Join children’s book author Renae Hayward for a special storytime with a lively book reading, interactive sing-along and craft activity.

Renae has written 3 children’s books including Say Hooray and Say Hello, which are perfect for younger children, babies and toddlers.

This session is best suited for kids under 5 years old and their caregivers, so come along and say hello to be part of the storytime fun.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

One session only: Tuesday 7 January |10.00am -10.45am at Margaret River Library

 Illustration workshop with James Foley

James Foley makes picture books, middle grade novels and graphic novels for kids. His latest picture book Happy Barry Capybara is out now in Australia and New Zealand.

Come to this illustration workshop to learn about how to create comics and the secrets of character design with an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator.

This workshop is for children aged over 6 years old and all materials are supplied.

Bookings essential and places are limited so get in quick via Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

One Session Only: Tuesday 7 January | 11.15am –12.15pm at Margaret River Library

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 via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret RIver Libraries

Session One: Thursday 9 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library

Session Two: Thursday 16 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Augusta Library

*Augusta session also includes craft for all ages

Session Three: Tuesday 28 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library

Robots and 3d Printing workshop

Come to the Margaret River Library to learn how to make an object on our 3d printer and play with the Sphero and our new Roo-ver robots. This workshop will be great for any kids that love STEM, coding, and are interested in making something with our library 3d Printer, but not sure where to start.

Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential as places are limited. Book via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

One session only: Monday 20 January | 10.30 –12.00 at Margaret River Library

Summer Reading Quest

Have you started the Summer Reading Quest yet? Augusta and Margaret River Libraries have everything you need to complete the quest to win prizes in this statewide reading program.

Visit www.summereadingquest.net for extra activities and registration and come to your local public library to join in the fun!

Come to your local Shire library to grab a Summer Reading Quest Reading Log or Summer Steps card and be in the draw to win big prizes!

The Summer Reading Quest is great for any reader – reluctant, avid, or in between. Every reading log and Summer Steps card that gets submitted goes into the major state prize draw and you can choose how you participate.

Get ready to travel back in time and uncover some hidden gems this summer at your local library!

For more information and registration, visit www.summerreadingquest.net or visit your local public library.

Come to your Shire libraries this school holidays for Lego Club, Snake Safety and Reptile Myth busting sessions then take part in the Golden Feather Hunt!

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 via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret RIver Libraries

Session One: Wednesday 25 September | 10.30am– 11.30am at Margaret River Library

Session Two: Tuesday 1 October | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library

Session Three: Thursday 3 October | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library

*Augusta session also includes craft for all ages

Snake Safety and Reptile Myth Busting

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. Best suited to kids over 5 years old.

Places are limited and book out fast so go to Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret RIver Libraries to get a spot!

Session One: Thursday 26 September | 10.30am – 11.15am at Margaret River Library

Session Two: Thursday 26 September | 11.30am – 12.15pm at Margaret River Library

The Golden Feather Hunt is back!

Bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections to search for special FORM 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.

Bookings are required via eventbrite.com.au/shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries for all activities except The Golden Feather Hunt.

Please note all activities are free and children need to be accompanied by an adult while in the library.

Come to one of our Shire Libraries for these free school holiday activities!

Bookings are essential as places are limited, so reserve your child’s place quickly via eventbrite: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events

Please note that adults must accompany children to any library events.

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.

Please only book one session per participant to enable more kids to attend a session.

Session One: Tuesday 2 July | 10.30am– 11.30am at Margaret River Library

Session Two: Thursday 4 July | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library

Session Three: Thursday 11 July | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Augusta Library

Intergenerational Shadow Box Workshops

Mixed media artist Victoria Robertson hosts two intergenerational workshop sessions at the Margaret River Library. Victoria held an exhibition in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists earlier this year so you may have seen examples of her shadow boxes in the entry to the library.

Join us in a relaxed setting to create a beautiful tiny shadow box, choosing from a range of ready-to-make kits. Choose from an Ocean/ Beach or a Forest setting.

No previous experience needed, and all materials provided.

Minimum age 12 years old, with teenagers and older adults all encouraged to attend this intergenerational workshop. Bookings required as spaces are limited to 12 participants per session. 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: Monday 8 July 2024 | 2.30 – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library

Session two: Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 2.30 – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library

Bookings are essential as places are limited, so reserve your place quickly via eventbrite: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events

We hope to see you at our libraries soon!