News and events for our library community
Join PLWA online for a conversation with indigenous elder and activist, Aunty Di as she discusses her memoir, Daughter of the River Country – a compelling story about the power of love, survival and hope.
Wednesday July 14
5pm – 6pm
Please click here to RSVP via TryBooking
** The library is open to over 60’s on Wednesday mornings 10am – 12pm and open to all ages from 12 – 5.30pm.
Join us for a one hour jazz performance with old favourites like Frank Sinatra’s ‘Singing in the Rain’. Serge sings jazz classics beautifully and is a master of the saxophone so we are in for a treat. Space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Author Don Briggs offers a glimpse into the history of the WA timber trade including the periods of exploration, the settlement at King George Sound, the Swan River Colony, the forests of the South West and the people who made it happen. His research reveals lots of local places and names with lovely old images as well.
Don is the author of ‘Pioneers of the Western Australian Timber Industry’ and the biographical work ‘The Busettis of Cowaramup’. Both titles are in stock at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.
Please RSVP as space is limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
International jazz saxophonist and jazz educator Serge Le Goueff invites you to join him on his presentation “What is Jazz?” He brings to light the myths as well as the many truths that have contributed to shaping Jazz music over the past century. This lecture aims to bring clarity to how Jazz came to be. Through time, starting from the late 16th century all the way to today. It is an exploration of how different cultures (musically and geographically) have contributed to the making of the art form we know as Jazz today.
The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue.
2pm – 3pm Thursday 15 April on ZOOM
Join author Sean E Avery for a reading of his latest book: Happy as a Hog Out of Mud, followed by a ‘How to draw’ session where you will learn to draw your own Charlesworth Oinkington!
This 3 hour illustration workshop is an interactive introductory course exploring children’s book art. Discover methods for designing characters, creative drawing systems and the step-by-step process in creating an illustration. Gabriel Evans also presents informative and entertaining insights into being a successful children’s picture book illustrator and author. Listed are covers of some of his latest publications.
Aimed at adults (any age over 17) This event is free but bookings are essential as space is limited. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
If you are 12-25 years old and want to have fun and make a difference, join this Lego Workshop to help visualise the future for the youth of the Margaret River region. The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is reviewing its 5 year Youth Plan and we need your help! Facilitated by The Very Serious Business Co.
Free snacks and drinks will be provided.
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
Time: 4pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Classroom W10 at Margaret River TAFE 272 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River.
RSVP: Please contact Community Development Trainee, Shannon Walker via email swalker@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 08 9780 5214 to book your place.
RSVP to reserve a seat at the library or to receive the log in details so you can Zoom on your own device at home. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Aly Bannister is the author of ‘Get Your Rear into Gear’ Job Searching Tips for Career Success (Packed with over 60 tips on how to find and secure employment) and specialises in career coaching
The aim of the session:
When: Saturday 20 February 10.30-am – 11.30am
Where: The event is hosted through Zoom and emailed instructions will be sent to you prior to the event.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. To book, go to www.trybooking.com/BOBIK
From the twisted alleyways of the ancient medina of Fès to a marriage festival high in the Atlas Mountains, join Public Libraries Western Australia for an online conversation as international best selling author Deborah Rodriguez discusses her latest novel The Moroccan Daughter with acclaimed Western Australian author Tess Woods.
This entrancing new bestseller is a modern story of forbidden love set in the sensual landscape of Morocco, a captivating country of honor and tradition, and for four women, a land of secrets and revelations.
You do not need a Zoom account to attend, but users on a mobile device (phone or tablet) will need to download the app. Desktop and laptop users can join via the emailed link.
If you have any questions you would like to ask Deborah please email questionsfortheauthor@gmail.com with “Deborah Rodriguez” in the subject line.
This event is made possible by Public Liraries Western Australia, in pertnership with Penguin Random House Australia.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au