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Low Impact Living Session 3: getting the basics right

Posted on 30 July 2018

Thursday 9th August at Margaret River Library, 6 – 7:30pm

Do you love to make your own food? Are you looking to reduce your waste and become more connected to the food that you eat? Then this session could very well be for you! Three passionate makers will share their knowledge and passion for food through a session focused on the process of getting the basics right. During our Getting the Basics Right demonstration our makers will show how easy it is to create a range of the basics including:

Homemade Yogurt in the Easiyo

Healthy No Bake Brownie Bites

Homemade Muesli

Sourdough Bread

Participants will receive complimentary and easy to follow recipe sheets and a tasting. If this sounds like you, we would love to see you there.This is a FREE community event. The library is an easily accessible venue. Register online at Eventbrite : REGISTRATION LINK

Speed date an architect. The new way to learn sustainable design.

Posted on 3 June 2018

Those wanting to make their homes more environmentally-friendly have the chance to meet a number of architects at a free ‘speed-dating’ session. In a 10 minute ‘date’ with at least two designers of participant’s choice, you can ask questions about sustainable design, get feedback on prospective plans, or seek inspiration for a future project with no obligation to see the designer again.
Prospective speed-daters can check out the architects available and book in their time slots at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lowimpact-living-session-1-speed-date-an-architecttickets-45737851144
Date: Thursday 7 June 2018
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Margaret River Library. This is a free event but bookings are essential

Margaret River Youth Precinct Launch event, Sunday 3 June

Posted on 31 May 2018

The official launch for the Margaret River Youth Precinct is on this Sunday, 3pm – 7pm with live music, laser tag, face painting, Radrock ropes course, food van alley, skateboarding WA clinic, bowl comp, art activities, basketball comp, bouncy castle and Reconciliation Week activities.

There will be a pre-launch event for everyone wanting to hear how skate parks create resilient communities. Council Chambers, this Sunday: 1.30pm-2.30pm

Win tickets to the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival

Posted on 11 May 2018

To go in the draw to WIN a ticket to the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival, just visit the Augusta or Margaret River Library, fill in an entry form and place your competition entry in the box provided. Winners will be drawn on 28^th May.

The Margaret River Library is proud to be a venue partner with the following FREE events

Friday 1 June, 11am – 12pm. Join author Shokoofeh Azar as she shares her experiences of using magical realism to reignite culture and add layers of meaning to her stories.

Saturday 2 June, 10am – 11am. “You got to be in it to win it!” Come along to meet the winners of the Margaret River Press Short Story Competition and the South West Shorts Competition.

FREE events, bookings essential at www.mrrwfestival.com or visit the Arts Margaret River Office

Fantasy author talk by Nicola Sheridan

Posted on 2 May 2018

Noongar language info session – 5th April @ MR Library

Posted on 26 March 2018

Book Chat Club for teens @ Margaret River Library this Monday

Posted on 23 March 2018

If you are 12 to 17 years old, come to the Margaret River Library on Monday 26th March at 4.30 for an hour of chatting about books you have read, free yummy snacks and hot chocolate. A librarian will facilitate the session to recommend new books and there will also the chance to win a book voucher for your review

Book Chat is a partnership between the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries and the Margaret River Bookshop.

We hope to see you at the library soon!

Poetry fun for the soul: a workshop with Sarah Evans

Posted on 11 March 2018

Saturday 24th March, 1 – 3pm

Margaret River Library – Free event with afternoon tea provided

If you are inspired to learn how to write your own poetry or would like to hone your poetry skills in an informal setting then this workshop is for you. Sarah Evans is an experienced teacher and caters to all ages. Sarah teaches creative writing and poetry, is a successfully published author and coordinates the Bridgetown Writers Festival in her spare time!

Please RSVP before the day for catering purposes to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone: 9780 5600

Expressions of interest in attending this type of workshop at another time or day of the week are welcome for future planning of library events.

Autumn Lights event

Posted on 7 March 2018

Join us to celebrate 35 years of performing arts in our community!

The Autumn Lights event is a farewell to the old Cultural Centre before it closes and major transformational works to begin. The Shire and Arts Margaret River invite you to a wonderful evening featuring live music, dance, a live kids art activity with muralist Rebecca Cool, laser light show and much more. Plans for the new building will be on display and there will be a licensed bar, food trucks and coffee van.

Date: 17 March 2018

Time: 5-7pm

Venue: Cultural Centre Lawns