News and events for our library community
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us for the final Book Chat Club of the year at Margaret River Library on Monday 25th November at 4pm.
At our Book Chat Club meetings we talk about the books we have read and give reviews and recommendations to other club members. We also have a fun book related craft or activity during the meeting with all materials provided.
Book Chat Club is free with snacks provided and bookings are not required, simply head to the library at 4pm.
Just Home Margaret River are holding an information session at the Library. Come along to hear about what the group is achieving, their plans for the future and how members of our community might be able to help.
If you can’t attend the session you can contact Just Home for more information. Email: office@justhome.org.au or visit the website: https://justhome.org.au
Just Home is a grassroots movement for housing justice. Their goal is for everyone in Augusta Margaret River to have access to appropriate, accessible, low cost, secure and sustainable housing.
The hunt for @formwa’s @scribblersfest Golden Feather has begun! From now until 25 October 2024, bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections to search for special Scribblers feather-shaped bookmarks.
Find a shiny Gold, Silver, or limited-edition Fuchsia Feather to WIN exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a spot prize.
Stop in for more info. and follow @scribblersfest to watch the feathered fun unfold over WA.
Join us at the Margaret River Library for Adult Learner’s Week to learn how to share our hearts and nurturing touch with our furry friends.
How we care for the animals in our lives is evolving. Pets are now an integral part of how we define the word ‘family’. Holistic therapies, once considered only for humans are becoming increasingly popular with our companion animals. Together with veterinary care, these modalities offer a complete wellness programme addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our pets.
Author Jackie Segers will be sharing her stories and insights into helping pets to better health. She will also give a face reflexology massage tutorial that you can offer your furry friends. Copies of her book titled ‘Reflexology for dogs and other natural therapies for your canine companion’, will be available to purchase. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.
The library is an easily accessible venue and this event is free.
Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
Every year, all over Australia, we celebrate Children’s Book Week to highlight the many fantastic books for youth that are produced in this country.
Children’s Book of the Year has also announced during this week and our libraries have the shortlisted and winning books on display for you to request.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries also celebrate Children’s Book Week by inviting an award winning author or illustrator to visit our libraries and speak to local school students.
This year, thanks to our sponsors The State Government of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries and the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA branch, author Kylie Howarth will be presenting at Margaret River and Augusta libraries on Wednesday 28th August to students from St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Margaret River Montessori School, Karridale Primary School, Augusta Primary School and Home School families.
Kylie has written and illustrated over 11 books for children of all ages and recently won the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards Writers Fellowship and was shortlisted for SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrators Award, CBCA Book of the Year Awards, WAYRBA and the YABBA awards.
If you would like more information on the Kylie Howarth author talks please contact Rachael on 9780 5602 for details and bookings.
Join us in the celebration of Ann’s new book titled ‘By Divine Instruction: Lessons In Metaphysical Healing. A Guided Healing Handbook’.
Ann will talk about her journey in the lead up to writing this book and how the handbook can be used by individuals in their own lives. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
Margaret River Library is thrilled to be hosting the WA Regional Poetry Showcase with Emma Trelles.
Join us for a warm and inviting afternoon celebrating Emma’s beautiful poetry. This event offers a wonderful chance to enjoy Emma’s works and delve into her creative journey. This session will feature a selection of her poems woven into a relaxed conversation, giving you insights into her poetry practice and experiences. At the end, the stage will be open for your questions, allowing you to chat directly with Emma. Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with a talented US Poet Laureate!
Afternoon tea will be provided. All welcome.
Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
Annabel Smith leads an interactive workshop packed with tools, strategies and frameworks which will empower participants to continue to develop their expertise and confidence. Topics covered include:
• Creating more complex, relatable and interesting characters
• The relationship between character & narrative voice
• The two most important elements of character
• How character drives plot
• The relationship between dialogue & character
• Managing characters’ back stories
Best suited to: Fiction writers, especially those writing or planning to write longer works (novellas & novels). Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
This event is FREE and the library is an easily accessible venue.
Presenter Annabel Smith will provide an honest insight into the nuts and bolts of how authors earn money. Topics include:
Best suited to: writer’s aiming to publish their work. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk. Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
This is a free presentation and the library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome.
Into the Moonlit Village is a collaborative book of poetry and art about the Battle of Crete by Poli Tataraki and Michael Winters. In ways that commemorate and lament the sacrifices made, this presentation will showcase how poetry and linocuts sensitively combine to convey how ANZAC soldiers and the local population grappled on Crete with the Nazi invasion. You will hear selected readings by the poet as you view projections of the corresponding linocut images. Both poet and artist will also share their artistic journeys.
Bill Bunbury will talk briefly on the battle of Crete and conduct a question and answer session with the author.
Guests are welcome to stay for afternoon tea. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-crete.eventbrite.com.au or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Into the Moonlit Village presents strange phenomena co-existing in the ancient landscape of Crete, such as shepherds and paratroops, swastikas and Minoan frescoes. In this setting the exhausted and under-equipped Australian soldiers seem to be coming of age under the benign gaze of the Bull, transplanted into an ancient land to fight against a brutal cutting-edge technology. You will gain insight into a book which serves equally well as an introduction to the Battle of Crete, or as an extension for the seasoned reader looking to be surprised by something completely unprecedented.
A little about the presenters: Poli is Dubbo-based and born in Rethymno, Crete. Her maternal family is from Gerakari village, Rethymno, (Amari Valley). This village was a very important Resistance hub during the occupation and suffered the devastating effects of the Kedros Holocaust. Michael Winters is Canberra-based with a prolific Battle of Crete output. He is also a philhellene with a long relationship with Greece and is an Honorary Citizen of Leros. Local identity, Bill Bunbury is an experienced interviewer from ABC radio fame who asks the tricky and interesting questions. All welcome.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au