News and events for our library community
The Margaret River Library wishes to advise that both Baby Rhymetime and Storytime are cancelled for this week: Monday 13 June & Tuesday 14 June.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. We hope to see you next week!
Kids aged 10 years old are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 30th May 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.
Each year kids all around Australia read the same book at the the same time and in 2022 it is the beautiful Family Tree written by Josh Pyke and illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh.
Visit www.alia.org.au/nss for more information on how you can join in the fun. You can also place a hold on the book from the library catalogue.
Each year the Children’s Book Council of Australia give us a selected list of the best children’s books from the past year, in six categories:
The winners of Children’s Book of the year will be announced during Children’s Book Week on Friday 19th August. In the meantime, you are welcome to place a hold on any shortlisted titles using our library catalogue.
More information on the shortlisted titles and the Children’s Book of the Year Award can be found on the Children’s Book Council of Australia website https://cbca.org.au/shortlist-2022
Some awesome WA libraries have banded together to create LibraryCraft, a free Minecraft server that is available to WA kids aged 7-17 years old.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries have jumped on board along with the libraries to share this amazing server with you!
For more details and to get started, head to https://librarycraft.net/
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://legoclubmrlibrary11-4-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
To book visit https://legoclubmrlibrary20-4-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
To book visit https://legoclubauglibrary13-4-22.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 Tuesday 26 April.
Toddler Tales is on again at Augusta Library Thursday 10th March 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 phoning Rachael on 9780 5602 or emailing rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au
We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!
Book Chat Club is a group for those aged between ten and fourteen years old who are enthusiastic about books.
Each meeting we chat about what we have read and give reviews for other members of the club. There is no ‘set’ book – we agree on a genre or theme, and you pick a book that appeals to you.
As per State Government directions, Masks are mandatory in public settings for all those 12 years and over unless an exemption is provided.
We hope to see you at the library soon!
Don’t forget to drop off your Summer Reading Quest Reading Logs, Adventure Cards and Summer Step cards to either of our libraries before 3pm on Friday 18th February.
All returned reading logs, Adventure Cards and Summer Step Cards go to in the state wide prize draw to win book packs.
There are also prizes to win thanks to our local sponsors: Augusta Newsagency, Margaret River Rascals and NewsXpress Margaret River.
Happy reading everyone!
Come to Augusta Library this Thursday 10th February at 10.30am for Toddler Tales, aimed at children aged 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. A small morning tea is provided in addition to songs, rhymes, stories and craft activities.
Please email rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5600 to reserve a place.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au