News and events for our library community
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 30th October at 4pm for a 4.15 start.
At our 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 and bookings are not required, simply head to the library at 4pm.
Toddler Tales is on at Augusta Library this Thursday 12th October 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!
@scribblersfest have sent out thousands of feather-shaped bookmarks to be hidden in 159 libraries across Western Australia (including ours), and it’s up to you to hunt them out. There’s topaz, silver, golden and white feathers to seek out among the shelves in the children’s and young adult sections of our shelves, and each can win you an exciting prize.
The Golden Feather Hunt is on until the 27 October, the day before the Scribblers Family Festival. Come down and start reading (and hunting)!
Visit scribblersfestival.com.au for more information. Don’t forget to share your feathered finds on social media and tag @scribblersfest and #goldenfeatherhunt to go into a draw to win a spot prize too.
For 8 to 11 year olds and held on the first Monday of each month at the Margaret River Library, meet at 4pm for a 4.15 start with our next meeting being 2nd October.
During Book Stars we chat about what we have read over the month, give recommendations, and do a book related craft activity.
This is a FREE after school activity and no bookings are required. Please note children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the library.
Come along to our shire libraries this school holidays for Lego, Book Stars Club, a Book launch and Snake Safety workshops.
For all bookings go to www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries to reserve your child’s place
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges with all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.
Session One: Tuesday 26 September | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Wednesday 27 September | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library
A Book Club for kids aged 8 to 11 years old and held on the first Monday of each month. No Bookings required, just turn up for fun book related activities, snacks and chats.
Monday 2 October | 4.00pm – 5.15pm at Margaret River Library
Do you have a picky eater or a child learning to read? Join speech pathologist/author Narelle Wynter and award-winning local illustrator Rebecca Cool for the library launch of their fun book I’d Rather Eat Chocolate.
Book reading, craft, veggie snack, book sales and signings all available.
Best suited to kids aged 3-8 years
Session One: Tuesday 3 October | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Tuesday 3 October | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Augusta Library
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.
Session One: Wednesday 4 October | 10.15am – 11.00am at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Wednesday 4 October | 11.15am – 12.00 at Margaret River Library
Please note children must be accompanied by an adult for each activity. although adults do not require tickets.
The Shire libraries will be hosting two storytime sessions with the Australian Red Cross based on the Birdie story books. The Birdie books aim to teach young children about different emergencies and how to stay calm in stressful situations with fun activities and interactive stories.
You are welcome to join us for Storytime with Bridie at
Wednesday 20 September 10.30 – 11.30am
Thursday 21 September 10.30 – 11.30am
No Bookings necessary, just turn up.
Toddler Tales is on at Augusta Library this Thursday 14th 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!
For 8 to 11 year olds and held on the first Monday of each month at the Margaret River Library, meet at 4pm for a 4.15 start with our next meeting being 4th September.
During Book Stars we chat about what we have read over the month, give recommendations, and do a book related craft activity.
This is a FREE after school activity and no bookings are required. Please note children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the library.
Our Story Time session planned for Tuesday 29th August has been cancelled and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Feel free to come in and play with the puppets and pick some more books though.
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 28th August at 4pm for a 4.15 start.
At our 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 and bookings are not required, simply head to the library at 4pm.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au