Thursday 19th October, 6 – 7:30pm

Margaret River Library is very excited to announce a visit by this well known award winning author. With thanks to WritingWA, Margaret River is Juliet’s first stop in a tour of libraries including Pemberton and Bridgetown.

Juliet was born in Dunedin, New Zealand – the most Scottish city outside Scotland itself – but now lives in Western Australia. Juliet’s novels combine historical fiction, folkloric fantasy, romance and family drama. The strong elements of history and folklore in her work reflect her lifelong interest in both fields. However, her stories focus above all on human relationships and the personal journeys of the characters.

Juliet is currently promoting the third title in the ‘Blackthorn & Grim’ series of historical fantasy/mysteries for adult readers.

As usual, light refreshments will be provided after the talk with a chance to have your book signed by the author. Margaret River Bookshop will be on hand with books for sale.

Please RSVP by 18th October. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au Phone: 9780 5600

Inspired by the Tartan Fleck Project

Thursday 12 October, 6 – 8pm

The evening includes:

• sit down Scottish meal
• bag-pipe music
• Scottish poetry readings
• a talk by Frith Crossley about the Tartan Fleck Project. Find out what the project is all about and the progress that has been made in documenting the Scottish history of the Capes of the South West
• Prize will be given to the best dressed Scot

Places are limited to ticket holders. Purchase tickets at Margaret River Library. $10 each

For more information contact the library on:

Phone: 9780 5600 Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Today is exactly 5 years since we re-opened the Margaret River Library after a redevelopment that saw the library double in size.

The West wing was built, and the Outdoor Library Garden was created. The staff area was pushed back into the old Child Health Clinic, and the Junior area expanded into the old staff rooms.

Our Sorter was installed, allowing staff the freedom to move around the library as we no longer had to manually check-in every item returned.

If you would like to take a trip down Memory Lane, click here to view some ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots, including pictures of the building process. We think you’ll be amazed at how much smaller the library used to be…!

More pictures can be seen at the display at the Margaret River Library, and as you scroll down this post.

We are giving away free cuppas to celebrate this month. Come in and check out our display for more details.

The entry before & after:

The front counter before & after:

The garden before & after:

The staff workroom became the Junior area:

The West wing was built:

Looking West from inside:

CinefestOZ starts this week!

Here is the schedule for the free community screenings at the Margaret River Library:

For more information about each film, download the program at https://cinefestoz.com/festival-program/program-downloads/

We hope you will join us!

Ticket winners have all been notified – 5 lucky people won double-passes to screenings at the cinefestOZ Film Festival. Thanks to everyone who entered.

Full timetables are now available.

There are some wonderful films showing at various locations around the region, including some community screenings at the Margaret River Library. Community screenings are free of charge and all are welcome.

Find the Margaret River Region timetable here – or pick up a copy at the library.