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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Eta Draconis is his third book and the winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.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)

Story Collage Workshop with Ana Brawls

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Margaret River Library – Thursday 17th November, 5.30 – 7.30pm

Join us for a fun and imaginative workshop designed to unlock the story you are trying to tell. Ana will guide you through the creative process of the story collage, both in paper and digital form. You will leave the workshop with a clearer vision and idea of the different aspects of your story.

What you need to bring:

– Bring your own tablet or laptop*
– Come prepared with information about your story (character, setting, themes, etc.)

*If you don’t have a tablet or laptop, no worries! Ana will provide materials so that you can make a story collage out of paper, magazine clippings and other bits.

RSVP to Eventbrite so we can reserve your seat at Margaret River.

Contact the library for more information on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Mindful Mandala Workshop with Dawn Burke – afternoon session available

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Wednesday 19th October, 1pm – 3pm

Wednesday 19th October, 10am to 12pm (FULL)

Have you ever thought about what each of our seasons of the year mean? Are there spiritual, cultural or personal connections for you throughout the season? Do symbols, colours or smells come to mind and what they represent? Why not sit back, explore and watch your Mandala of Seasons design unfold.

All materials are provided in this free workshop, including light refreshments. Suitable for all abilities.

Please RSVP to the afternoon session as space is limited. To find out more please email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5600

 

2022 Perth Poetry Festival is this weekend

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WAPoets is pleased to present the 18th annual Perth Poetry Festival with a host of free and low-cost events to inspire and encourage you to develop your poetry. Find out more online at https://wapoets.com/2022-perth-poetry-festival-program/

Our very own Ana Brawls from the Margaret River Library will be making a guest appearance at the festival Multicultural night on Saturday 1st October with a reading of her poems titled ‘How to turn misery into poetry’ and ‘Wooden chest’. Some events including the Multicultural Poetry night can be joined by Zoom. 

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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