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Events & Book Launches

LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diversity Chat and Q&A

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Tuesday 14 November, 5.30pm – 7pm at the Margaret River Library

Come along to an enlightening and relaxed chat with Alannah De Munck and Shane Early from Freedom State. The talk is aimed at everyone aged 15+. RSVP to Eventbrite as spaces are limited. Light refreshments provided.
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Alternatively, contact the Library on Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

This is an excellent opportunity to engage in an open and informative conversation and deepen your understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, where you can learn more and ask questions in a safe, accessible and inclusive space.

If you have specific areas of interest or questions you’d like to address anonymously, please follow the prompts when making your booking. Alannah and Shane will ensure that your queries are thoughtfully addressed during the session.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River, in collaboration with Margi Pride, Freedom State, Concrete Club and Q-Squad, is proud to be hosting an exciting line-up of free events for the whole community in Margaret River this November.

The theme of PrideFEST 2023 is Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!

To find out more about events taking place in Margaret River, visit www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/PrideFEST2023

To find out more about Pride WA’s 2023 PrideFEST celebration and events taking place in Perth and surrounds, visit www.pridewa.com.au/pridefest-2023

Jewellery Making Workshop With Pride

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Thursday 9 November, 4.30pm – 7pm at the Margaret River Library

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Join us for a creative workshop led by Helena and Shannon from the Community Development team, where you’ll delve into the art of crafting unique jewellery, such as earrings, rings and badges.
Take a break and enjoy complimentary pizzas thoughtfully provided by the Library team and refreshing beverages from YAC.
This is an inclusive and accessible event for individuals aged 12+, coming together to celebrate pride in a supportive, safe and fun environment.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River, in collaboration with Margi Pride, Freedom State, Concrete Club and Q-Squad, is proud to be presenting an exciting line-up of free events for the whole community in Margaret River during November.
The theme of PrideFEST 2023 is Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!

RSVP’s are appreciated for catering purposes. Visit Eventbrite: https://pridejewellerymaking.eventbrite.com.au

or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Peter Burke in Conversation With Bill Bunbury

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Friday 15th September, 1pm – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

Join WA author Peter Burke as he talks with local historian Bill Bunbury about his latest book ‘The Silk Merchant’s Son’, which is inspired by the history of WA missions and New Norcia.

Peter Burke is a Perth doctor and writer of Western Australian historical fiction. He was born in East Fremantle and educated at Catholic schools, starting with St Benedict’s in Applecross, which perhaps left its mark on him after all. His first novel, The Drowning Dream, a pearling mystery set in Broome in the early twentieth century, was shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award and WA Premier’s Book Awards.

Light refreshments provided and books will be available to purchase.

RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email : amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Author Talk by Brendan Ritchie

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Thursday 27th July, 6 – 7.30pm with light refreshments provided

Brendan has recently released his new book ‘Eta Draconis’.  In 2015 he published his debut novel Carousel and was awarded a PhD in Creative Writing. The sequel, Beyond Carousel, was released in 2016.

Eta Draconis is his third book and the winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Brendan has also published poetry and non-fiction in several notable journals and collections. In addition to writing, Brendan coordinates an academic enabling program at Edith Cowan University.

Brendan will treat guests with an insight into the creative process behind his work and talk about his latest offering. ALL WELCOME!

Reviews from UWAPress to tempt readers:

  • “Fresh and original, ETA DRACONIS is a powerful coming-of-age story – about personal resilience in the face of fear and hope in the face of a threatened planet. Brendan Ritchie is an excellent writer.” – Holden Sheppard
  • “A frightening Australian dystopia, beautifully rendered.” – A J Betts
  • “Eta Draconis is tense and urgent … a poetic coming-of-age story for readers who enjoy realistic dystopian fiction.” – Danielle Bagnato, Books +Publishing

RSVP to reserve your seat using Eventbrite, Phone: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Multicultural Poetry Events in June at the Margaret River Library

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Multicultural Poetry  Evening

Thursday 22nd June, 6 – 7.30pm

Join us for a very special evening of Australian poetry from a multicultural perspective. These published and emerging poets will share their works and reveal life experiences, perspective, pain and happiness. Guest poets include:

  • Lakshmi Kanchi
  • Vuma Phiri
  • Ana Brawls
  • Jerome Masamaka

Free event and all welcome. The Library is an easily accessible venue. Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited so please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or using Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-multicultural-poetry.eventbrite.com.au

Poetry Workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi

Friday 23rd June, 10am – 12pm

In this workshop, we’ll observe, mimic, and reimagine the movements in nature, especially looking at the stunning flora and fauna found within our southwestern forests, and capture them with our words. She will share some lovely examples that have the wind of flight and movement clearly observable in their choice of words and phrases. And together we’ll transport ourselves into forest territory and recreate the poetry of Karri with pen on paper.

Lakshmi is an emerging Western Australian poet of Indian descent. She is a Centre for Stories fellow and she is also the current Poet-in-Residence at The Wetlands Centre in Cockburn. Her published works appear in—”Social Alternatives”, “Portside Review”, “Burrow Journal”, “The Saltbush Review” and more.

Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited for this workshop so please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or use Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-poetry-workshop.eventbrite.com.au

WA poet, Lakshmi Kanchi
WA poet, Vuma Phiri
Jerome Masamaka
Representing Brazil, local poet Ana Brawls

Do you have the guts to change? A gut health talk by Gregory Magafas

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Saturday 27th May, 1 – 2.30pm

Accredited colon therapist, Gregory Magafas will discuss the importance of good gut health and how it impacts our general wellbeing.

  • Why pH critical for good health
  • The importance of cellular energy
  • Does food have the capacity to heal?
  • Why a well-functioning digestive system is paramount for good health
  • How to take control of your own health

Reserve your seat using Eventbrite here https://amrlibraries-gut-health-talk.eventbrite.com.au

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

Josh Langley Talks To Parents About Happy Children, Thursday 27th April

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8 Skills that could change your child’s life for the better – insights from an award winning children’s author

Seats are still available. Thursday 27th April, 6 – 7.30pm at the Margaret River Library

This informative presentation has Josh Langley sharing what skills primary school aged kids should be learning that will have the biggest impact on their life. Josh talks about the challenges he faced growing up, how his life changed after writing his first children’s book and what he learned after spending 6 years talking to child health experts, teachers and parents about what kids really need to learn.

Josh is a motivating speaker and a child wellbeing advocate with titles including: Being you is enough; It’s ok to feel the way you do; How to be a wonder hunter: find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Light refreshments provided.

RSVP to Eventbrite here so we can save you a seat or use the Eventbrite address in your browser: https://amrlibraries-josh-langley.eventbrite.com.au

For more information contact the Library on Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

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Meet the author event with Greg Campbell

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Thursday 23rd February, 6 – 7.30pm

Greg has lived and worked in the Kimberley region of Australia with a traditional Aboriginal elder and powerful maban (shaman), Lulu and the Goolarabooloo people. Lulu, concerned about the state of the world and threats to the continuity of all life, asked Greg to work on one book. During a 31-year process, Total Reset slowly emerged with original knowledge carried unbroken for thousands of generations. It reveals the First Peoples as the holders of holistic principles integral to our species’ design and ever capable of application; humanity’s original blueprint for living.

Total Reset honours Lulu’s wish for people to be able to look at our world through different lenses and in that light join together to reset how we are living on Earth, abandoning humanity’s 5,000-year trajectory of division and destruction in favour of holistic ways of being and doing. Come along to hear Greg talk about his book and enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy.

RSVP to https://amrlibraries-Greg-Campbell.eventbrite.com.au or Email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Witchy Stories Book event at Margaret River

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Come along to hear some new and long-time local residents talk about what community means to them. Their stories make up the book titled ‘Witchy Stories’ which was created to commemorate the Witchcliffe Druids Hall 100 year Birthday celebration.

Everyone has a different take on Witchy. If you grew up there, the settler stories will be familiar and a bit ‘folklorish’. Maybe they will provoke many more memories of those hard and sometimes funny times. For new settlers to Witchy it will throw a little light on this tiny town that is reportedly experiencing some growing pains as it experiences what may seem like to many, exponential growth.

Augusta Council Chambers: Sorry, cancelled in Augusta

Margaret River Library: Thursday 24th November, 6 – 7pm. RSVP to Eventbrite for Margaret River event.

Alternatively, RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  or Ph: 9780 5600

Image by Bryan Buckley. Witchy School Bus (1953)

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Contact the Libraries

Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au