News and events for our library community
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.
Join our hour long Lego club session to take on new challenges, Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.
Book now to reserve your child’s place.
To book visit https://amrlibrarieslegoclub12-04-23mr.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
To book visit https://amrlibrarieslegoclub18-04-23mr.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
To book visit https://amrlibrarieslegoclub13-04-23aug.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600
The Augusta Library Lego Club also features craft activities for all ages
Please book only one session per child in each activity, 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 Book Chat, Book Stars, Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions take a break over school holidays. Sessions resume during school term, commencing Monday 24 April.
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 27th March 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 WA branch run the Make Your Own Story Book Competition which attracts entries from young people statewide.
The competition is open to all WA students from Pre-Primary to year 8 and individual and school based entries are accepted. Entries close Friday 9th June 2023.
Find out more information, hints and tips from the Children’s Book Council WA branch website at wa.cbca.org.au/make-your-own-story-book
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.
During Book Stars we chat about what we have read over the month, give recommendations, and do a book related craft activity.
Book Stars Dates for 2023:
For kids 12 years and over, held on the last Monday of each month at Margaret River Library, meet at 4pm for a 4.15 start.
Each meeting we discuss 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.
Book Chat dates for 2023:
Reading groups are facilitated by a library staff member and refreshments are provided, please advise library staff if you have any dietary requirements. Bookings are not required, simply head to the library at 4pm on these dates. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note reading groups do not meet during school holidays or public holidays, refer to the library school holiday program instead.
Dates for all library programs can also be found at amrlibraries.com/calendar
We hope to see you soon to chat about books, give reviews and recommendations and some fun craft activities.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au