News and events for our library community
Toddler Tales is on at Augusta Library this Thursday 10th August 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 7th August.
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 to the Margaret River Library to make your own “hot dog” book at the Book Cubby. The cubby is a mini maker space for creating your own book so visit the Margaret River Library to either create a book to take home and keep or make one to stay in the Book Cubby and be read by others.
Book into a workshop to get all the skills to make a special “hot dog” book or just come anytime to the cubby to design your own. Best suited to anyone school aged, over 5 years old.
Margaret River Library
Go to the amrlibraries eventbrite site to book or call 9780 5600
Go to eventbrite to book or call 9780 5600
Join our one hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential. This free activity has all Lego provided.
Margaret River Library
Click here to book or call 9780 5600
Click here to book or call 9780 5600
Augusta Library
Go to eventbrite to book or call 9780 5600.
The Augusta Library Lego Club also features craft activities for all ages.
Please book only one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend.
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.
Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions take a break over school holidays. Sessions resume during school term, commencing Monday 17 July.
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 26th June 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 8th June 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!
Toddler Tales is on at Augusta Library this Thursday 11th May 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!
Book Chat Club is 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 Monday 1st May.
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.
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 24th April 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.
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 12th 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-2023
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 3rd April.
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.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au