Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Events & Book Launches
Book Chat Club for teens @ Margaret River Library this Monday
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
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
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
Book Chat for 12 to 17 year olds this Monday
Goal setting: a workshop by Stephanie Holland
Thursday 22nd February, 6 – 7:30pm
Learn how to set high integrity goals so you can avoid burn out in business and in life. Gain tips on how to stay motivated and inspired.
Stephanie Holland’s latest book is the basis for this workshop. All welcome to this free event. Please RSVP by 21 Feb to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Stephanie Holland is a strategist, writer and consultant passionate about profit and impact, and leaving the world a little better than she found it. The Freedom Philosophy is her second book.
Reminder: book launch by Helen Allan on Thursday 25th January
Join local author Helen Allan to celebrate the launch of ‘Cassie’s Coven’ a new book series aimed at girls aged 8-11 years who enjoy magic and mystery.
Each book follows the lives of four little girls from the small South West town of Witchborough as they use magic, and girl power, to solve environmental mysteries that have the potential to wreak havoc in their small town. In the spirit of Nancy Drew, these young girls will delight readers with their mystery solving abilities, animal familiars, their horses, and their magic.
Margaret River Library * Thursday 25 January * 6 – 7.30pm
Light refreshments provided * Free, family-friendly event
Local author Helen Allan launches the ‘Cassie’s Coven’ series at the Margaret River Library
Thursday 25 January, 6 – 7.30 pm
Light refreshments provided. Free, family-friendly event.
Join local author and English teacher Helen Allan to celebrate the launch of ‘Cassie’s Coven’, a new book series aimed at girls aged 8 -11 years who enjoy magic and mystery.
Each book follows the lives of four little girls from the small South West town of Witchborough as they use magic and girl power to solve environmental mysteries that have the potential to wreak havoc in their small town. In the spirit of Nancy Drew, these young girls will delight readers with their mystery solving abilities, animal familiars, their horses and their magic. RSVP by Wednesday 24 January 2018 to 9780 5600 or amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Reading Rabbits party at the Margaret River Library on Tuesday 19th December, 2.00pm
Summer school holiday activities at the Libraries
Card making
Come to Margaret River Library to make cards, just before Christmas. All materials provided and best suited to children over 5 years old.
Margaret River Library: Monday 18th December at 2.00pm.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
Reading Rabbits party
Calling all year one students! Come to the Margaret River Library to celebrate the end of year one and receive your certificate of participation for Reading Rabbits 2017. All Reading Rabbits and their siblings are invited and entertainment will be provided by Jo Jingles thanks to Rotary Club of Margaret River.
Margaret River Library: Tuesday 19th December at 2.00pm.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
Lego Club!
Join our hour long Lego club session to take on new challenges with all the Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential. Phone the library now to reserve your child’s place.
Margaret River Library session 1 : Monday 8th January at 2.00pm
Margaret River Library session 2 : Wednesday 10th January at 2.00pm
Phone Margaret River Library 9780 5600 for bookings
Augusta Library : Tuesday 16th January at 10.00am. Please note Augusta session also includes additional craft activities
Phone Augusta Library 9780 5670 for bookings
Story and art weaving workshop with Cynamon Aeria
Come along to this workshop of woven tales and artwork by a local storyteller and artist. Children will listen to stories brought to life with woven characters and items and they will then be able to create their own characters with simple weaving techniques, from natural and recycled materials.
This workshop is suited for participants aged 6 years and over. Adults accompanying children are very welcome to participate in the workshop.
Margaret River Library: Wednesday 17th January at 2.00-3.30pm.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
Book reading of Bree’s Forest Adventure by Miriam Wei Wei Lo & Emily-Rose Lochore
This will be a special storytime session for all the family with local author Miriam Wei Wei Lo and her daughter, illustrator Emily –Rose Lochore. Bree’s Forest Adventure is a beautiful book set in the Boranup forest and is a great story to inspire children to appreciate the incredible nature that surrounds us. Join us for a book reading, songs, craft and afternoon tea.
Margaret River Library: Wednesday 24th January at 2.00pm.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
Summer Reading Club
All school holidays at both library branches, join the club to win prizes for reading! For every 5 hours of reading (or audio books and being read to) you receive a prize, just bring your log sheet back to your local library.
Register online at http://www.summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub// and visit your local libraries to take part
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 are having a break over the school holidays. Sessions are resuming for term 1, the week starting Monday 5th February 2018