Meet author Shane Montague (and his race cart) to celebrate CBCA Book Week!

The whole community is invited to Margaret River Library on

Thursday 24th August at 4pm

to meet children’s book author Shane Montague for Children’s Book Week.

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:

 

 

Book Stars Club for kids aged 8 to 11 years old

Book Stars Club 

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.

July school holiday activities at your library

Make a book at the Book Cubby

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

  • Tuesday 4 July | 10.30am – 11.30am

Go to the amrlibraries eventbrite site to book or call 9780 5600

  • Wednesday 5 July | 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Go to eventbrite to book or call 9780 5600

 

 

Lego Club

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

  • Thursday 6 July | 10.30am – 11.30am

Click here to book or call 9780 5600

  • Monday 10 July | 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Click here to book or call 9780 5600

Augusta Library

  • Wednesday 12 July | 10.30am – 11.30am

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. 

Book Chat Club for teens aged 12 and over

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.

Book Stars Club for kids aged 8 to 11 years old

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.

Book Chat Club for teens over 12 years old

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.

CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist announced

Congratulations to all the CBCA Book of the Year Shortlisted authors and illustrators!

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:

  • CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers
  • CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
  • CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood
  • CBCA Picture Book of the Year
  • Eve Pownall Award
  • CBCA Award for New Illustrator

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

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Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au