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!

Every year a picture book is chosen to be read all around Australia at the same time in Libraries, Schools, Child Care Centres, playgroups, book shops and homes across the country.

This year we will be reading Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker and families are welcome to join the fun at 10.00am on Wednesday 22nd May at Margaret River Library for a story reading, songs, rhymes and craft. No bookings required and best suited to children aged 3-5 years old.

For more information on National Simultaneous Storytime, visit the Australian Library and Information Association website: www.alia.org.au/nss