News and events for our library community
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.
Think of StoryBox Library as an online ‘reading room’, providing a vibrant, interactive experience via a diverse range of everyday storytellers – actors, comedians, sports people, musicians, artists, authors, children – with varying accents and from different cultures, each sharing past and present book titles. The result is meaningful, entertaining readings that focus on both teller and tale.
Bring your child(ren) to the library to visit the Children’s Book Week display and get some activities to do with StoryBox.
StoryBox is free with your library card. Visit our library eResources pages to find out what else is available for you.
Thanks to funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the support of Healthway and the Fuel to Go & Play message, and Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch; the Shire Libraries are hosting children’s book authors Cristy Burne and Shane L Montague to celebrate CBCA Book Week 2023.
On Thursday 24 August at 4pm, there is a special after school Book Week activity with author Shane L. Montague visiting Margaret River Library to chat about his book The race car that Toby built.
All the family are welcome to come to Margaret River Library to meet Shane and hear about the book that is based on the true story of a grandpa and grandson building a race car together. The actual race cart from the book will be appearing at the library for you to check out and there will also be free healthy snacks provided.
Students from Margaret River Montessori Primary, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Augusta Primary school and local Home school students will have the opportunity to meet author Cristy Burne on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 August at both Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.
Cristy is passionate about empowering our next generation of creative, science-savvy citizens. A writer of children’s fiction and non-fiction, Cristy has published 11 books – including two CBCA Notables – and has been shortlisted for the WA Young Readers Book Award, the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature, and the WA Premier’s Book Award.
Please contact Rachael at rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone 9780 5602 for any enquiries.
Our Children’s Book Week visiting authors are thanks to these funding partners:
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 announcement of CBCA Book of the Year Awards here:.
Shane will chat to us about his book The race car Toby built and how he created the story and the process of getting published. Shane will also explain the true story of how he built a race cart with his grandson, including tips and tricks for doing it yourself.
There will also be a special surprise for kids to see the actual race cart at the end of the session and some healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided.
We really hope to see you at the library at this free event Celebrate Children’s Book Week.
This event is supported by CBCA Book Week sponsors:
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.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au