News and events for our library community
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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
Come to Margaret River Library to make cards, just before Christmas. All materials provided and best suited to children over 5 years old.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Phone Margaret River Library 9780 5600 for bookings
Phone Augusta Library 9780 5670 for bookings
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.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Join us to celebrate the new children’s picture book illustrated by Rebecca Cool and written by Albany author, Sian Turner. Come along to meet them both and get your very own copy signed. Some of the original artworks will be on display on the night and the publisher will be on hand for book sales.
Light refreshments are provided so please RSVP by 6th December to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone: 9780 5600.
This is a free, family-friendly event and the library is easily accessible.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au