News and events for our library community
Toddler Tales is on again at Augusta Library this Thursday 8th September at 10.30am. Children and their caregivers are welcome to this special storytime aimed at Toddlers which contains a story, songs, rhymes, craft and morning tea.
Bookings are required, visit https://amrlibraries-toddlertales-augusta.eventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5602 to reserve your place.
We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!
Did you know coding can teach problem-solving, critical thinking and boost creativity?
Our library offers free access to two coding platforms for kids and adults to practice their skills.
Rainforest Coding has three Scratch adventures, which include coding games for children as young as three. There are more advanced interactive games where kids aged 8 to 12 years can build their own virtual Raspberry Pi robot and program it using Python code.
SwopBots is a fun and highly motivational way to learn coding through games and puzzle solving and its suitable for ages 8 and above.
Have your library card ready and visit Coding and games to start playing.
All this week we celebrate the quality children’s literature created by Australian authors and illustrators.
Check out the winners of the CBCA Book of the Year Awards at cbca.org.au, come and see our library CBCA book week displays and place a hold on any of the shortlisted titles to be next in line to borrow award winning children’s books.
You can also watch the video annoucement of CBCA Book of the Year Awards here: https://youtu.be/IQQjkkxg2bc
Because of funding from State Government of WA, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest, Healthway and Go 2&5 and Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch, the Shire Libraries are hosting book illustrator Rebecca Cool and author/illustrator Gabriel Evans to celebrate CBCA Book Week 2022.
Students from Margaret River Primary, Margaret River Montessori Primary, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Augusta Primary school and local Home school students will have the opportunity to meet two of our states fabulous children’s book creators, thanks to our funding partners.
We hope you enjoy CBCA Book Week and that we will see you at your local library soon.
Toddler Tales is on again at Augusta Library Thursday 11th August at 10.30am. Caregivers with Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months are welcome to attend for a storytime session with books, rhymes, songs, craft and morning tea.
Please reserve your place by eventbrite on amrlibraries-toddlertales-augusta.eventbrite.com.au or by phoning Rachael on 9780 5602.
We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!
The Hunt for The Golden Feather has begun! From now until 16 September, bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections at the library to search for special Scribblers Festival feather-shaped bookmarks.
Find a shiny Gold, Silver, or limited edition Amethyst Feather and win exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a Spot Prize.
Stop in for more info and or visit www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-feather to watch the feathered fun happening all over WA.
Happy feather hunting!
Kids aged 10 years old are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 25th July at 4.15pm.
At our monthly Book Chat Club meetings we talk about the books we have read and give reviews and recommendations to other club members.
Book Chat Club is free with snacks provided. Please phone Rachael on 9780 5602 or email rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au to book a place.
Join our hour long Lego Club to take on new challenges, with all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years old and bookings are essential.
To book visit https://legoclubmrlibrary11-7-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
To book visit https://legoclubmrlibrary14-7-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
To book visit https://legoclubauglibrary7-7-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
Augusta Lego Club also features crafts for all ages 3 and above.
Please only book one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend.
** Limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment.
All school holiday activities are FREE at the Shire Libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.
Come to the library to collect a free craft pack to take home and make yourself. Packs are designed for children over 5 years old and may require some cutting, pasting and sticking at home.
Choices available include:
Get in quick before they are all gone! Packs are available at both Augusta and Margaret River Libraries.
Calling all Minecraft players! Librarycraft is a free Minecraft Java Edition server for 7 to 17 year olds in Western Australia. You can take part in monthly competitions, play Survival or Creative, and get stuck into mini games!
Brought to you by many awesome WA public libraries, including the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library Service.
Check it out at librarycraft.net
Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions take a break over school holidays. Sessions resume during school term, commencing Monday 18 July.
Learn about prehistoric animals and make a Meganeura (giant dragonfly) followed by a dinosaur hunt for a chance to win giveaways
Create a Line drawing ‘Pop Art style’ of Prehistoric creatures followed by a dinosaur hunt for a chance to win giveaways
Presented by Arts Margaret River these FREE holiday activities will entertain and educate the kids. NUMBERS LIMITED – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. A parent or guardian is required to be in attendance during the session. RSVP using this link: Book prehistoric animals activities
Please ensure you book the correct session to suit your child’s age. Only book one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend. For more information contact Arts Margaret River on 9758 7316 or email info@artsmargaretriver.com.
The aim of the prehistoric animals activities is to provide a fun and educational activity to engage children and at the same time promote the Erth Prehistoric World shows that are coming to Margaret River HEART in early August.
Kids aged 10 years old are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 27th June at 4.15pm.
At our monthly Book Chat Club meetings we talk about the books we have read and give reviews and recommendations to other club members.
Book Chat Club is free with snacks provided. Please phone Claire on 9780 5602 to book a place.
The Margaret River Library wishes to advise that both Baby Rhymetime and Storytime are cancelled for this week: Monday 21 June & Tuesday 22 June.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. We hope to see you next week!
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au